Are they better than Rubén's and if so which ones are the best?
In reply to Post #1
Good morning Colin,
I use digital scales from Reuben Heaton, they're called Digital Scale – 7000 Series.
They do the job as you'd expect, having used both types now I can't say they're better or worse, more personal preference.
They're reliable, easy to use, backlit if required at night and have been fairly robust over the years.
Tel
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Good morning Colin,
I use digital scales from Reuben Heaton, they're called Digital Scale – 7000 Series.
They do the job as you'd expect, having used both types now I can't say they're better or worse, more personal preference.
They're reliable, easy to use, backlit if required at night and have been fairly robust over the years.
Tel
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In reply to Post #1
When fishing alone I find digital scales far easier to read than dial scales. I've got the Fox digital and so far can only speak positively of them.
When fishing alone I find digital scales far easier to read than dial scales. I've got the Fox digital and so far can only speak positively of them.
I have the original MK1 fox digital scales and they are not missing a beat after many years. They are that good I managed to get a back-up brand new for cheap when my 1st set give up the ghost. Only 1 minor problem is you need to take the batteries out in order to switch them off which is annoying.
I have a JRC Reuben Heaton Scales and a Wychwood T-Bar Mk2 scale
Both display the same weight over and over again after each reset
Both display the same weight over and over again after each reset
I have the new fox digitals and would never go back to dials. No more guessing weights while the needle bounces wildly.
Dial Reubens are great, a classic item for big carp and great service from the company. However, mine now sit at home and I use the Wychwood digitals. lighter weight, no need for an additional weigh bar, easier to read and zero accurately and no need to get them calibrated. All you need is a spare set of batteries in the bag, just in case.
In reply to Post #1
I've had a set of Reuben Heaton 9000 digital scales and have found them excellent. Battery life is good and they don't take up so much room as my RH dial. They have a tare setting so you can zero the sling before weighing.
I've had a set of Reuben Heaton 9000 digital scales and have found them excellent. Battery life is good and they don't take up so much room as my RH dial. They have a tare setting so you can zero the sling before weighing.
Fox digis are superb coupled with the new jag weigh bar its a super accurate compact package.
In reply to Post #4
+1 for the original mk1 fox digis - mine have never missed a beat and are still accurate . . .the battery flip trick is only vaguely annoying but with the amount I catch not a problem!
+1 for the original mk1 fox digis - mine have never missed a beat and are still accurate . . .the battery flip trick is only vaguely annoying but with the amount I catch not a problem!
In reply to Post #11
Does a tarty weigh bar make the scales more accurate
Does a tarty weigh bar make the scales more accurate
In reply to Post #13
Of course. And they'll make you catch more carp.
Of course. And they'll make you catch more carp.
+2 for the original mk1 fox digitals 
I have a bit of a collection of scales built up over the years
I also have a Wychwood Mk 2 set of T-Bar Scales and done lots of tests and found these very cheap scales to be bang on accurate
I have a bit of a collection of scales built up over the years I also have a Wychwood Mk 2 set of T-Bar Scales and done lots of tests and found these very cheap scales to be bang on accurate
+3 for the fox digitals. had mines nearly 18 years and faultless
Reuben 9000 digitals for the last ten years ish. I like them so much that I have four sets to save switching from one bag to another.
In reply to Post #13
No, most accurate scales ive ever owned but looks nice just like everything jag makes. The best bit is i can keep it in the little speero pouch with scales as its tiny where before i was always looking around for my other weigh bar as kept it in the bottom of my bag. Its a bit like every other item of tackle we own. Dont really need it at all but looks nice and makes it easier keeping it with the scales and it was only £40.
No, most accurate scales ive ever owned but looks nice just like everything jag makes. The best bit is i can keep it in the little speero pouch with scales as its tiny where before i was always looking around for my other weigh bar as kept it in the bottom of my bag. Its a bit like every other item of tackle we own. Dont really need it at all but looks nice and makes it easier keeping it with the scales and it was only £40.
In reply to Post #18
I know I've got one
I know I've got one
In reply to Post #18
Love the way you say ONLY £40, for a little stainless bar with a clamp on. The world's gone bonkers.
Love the way you say ONLY £40, for a little stainless bar with a clamp on. The world's gone bonkers.
In reply to Post #20
I paid that more than that for two domino pizzas last night and they will end up in the toilet. Jag weigh bar will last for ever. Its aluminium not stainless so also very light.
I paid that more than that for two domino pizzas last night and they will end up in the toilet. Jag weigh bar will last for ever. Its aluminium not stainless so also very light.
In reply to Post #19
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In reply to Post #22
Hope do some nice end caps for the arms
Hope do some nice end caps for the arms
Bloody hell, is Domino's the Jag of the pizza world? I hope they were nice.
In reply to Post #24
They were horrible, dont like pizzas but thats what the kids wanted. I fed most of mine to the dog.
They were horrible, dont like pizzas but thats what the kids wanted. I fed most of mine to the dog.
In reply to Post #1
I have had Reuben 9000 scales on the leg of my kayak seat for about the last seven years they are out on salt water in rain snow and frost all year round and are still as good as new. If my dial scales get lost or run over I would get another set of 9000's for carp.
I have had Reuben 9000 scales on the leg of my kayak seat for about the last seven years they are out on salt water in rain snow and frost all year round and are still as good as new. If my dial scales get lost or run over I would get another set of 9000's for carp.
How well does the tare function work on the fox mk2 digitals, I've tried cheaper digital scales (sabre) but you don't have time to transfer the finish into the sling and get it back on the scales before they re zero.
Also do the fox digitals have a hold / lock function or do they constantly weigh.
Again the cheaper scales quickly lock and if the fish is moving it can give a wrong reading, so you have to start again
Also do the fox digitals have a hold / lock function or do they constantly weigh.
Again the cheaper scales quickly lock and if the fish is moving it can give a wrong reading, so you have to start again
In reply to Post #27
Plenty of time on the tare. I fish alone and if I land a fish I can easily set up the tripod and camera, zero the scales and then get the fish out, treat any wounds and weigh the fish without the tare reverting. Usually after taking the pics and releasing the fish when I'm tidying up the tare is still in place
Plenty of time on the tare. I fish alone and if I land a fish I can easily set up the tripod and camera, zero the scales and then get the fish out, treat any wounds and weigh the fish without the tare reverting. Usually after taking the pics and releasing the fish when I'm tidying up the tare is still in place
In reply to Post #28
Thanks for the info
Thanks for the info
I use the newer fox ones and find then brilliant - but I have a method that I try and convert as many people as possible to.
Firstly how much does weight matter to you? For me anything over 25 I would weigh, absolutely no interest in finding a 17-18lb is actually 19-04 x who does it matter to?
Then onto actually weighing, the best way of returning a fish is via a weigh sling - so I just don't understand why anyone would weigh a fish before photographing- it for me is unnecessary handing. Will it make you smile more if it's 30?
It's the calmest way to get pictures and also I rarely use the tare, as I will deduct the sling from the weight afterwards - people will say the sling is a different weight, I don't care - I honestly don't and see so many people get hung up on ounces.
Wherever possible unhook in net and only if I want a snap I will take it out, most times I photo the net, not as a momento but I like a record of dates and times to refer to - if I'm gonna drag the poor thing out the water then the least I can do is keep the transfer from net/mat/sling the minimum fuss.
The worst sounds you hear on a lake is the thrashing on a mat, or twisting in a weigh sling and as for Ali and crew retaining a double overnight when we've seen you've caught one is ludicrous IMO
Firstly how much does weight matter to you? For me anything over 25 I would weigh, absolutely no interest in finding a 17-18lb is actually 19-04 x who does it matter to?
Then onto actually weighing, the best way of returning a fish is via a weigh sling - so I just don't understand why anyone would weigh a fish before photographing- it for me is unnecessary handing. Will it make you smile more if it's 30?
It's the calmest way to get pictures and also I rarely use the tare, as I will deduct the sling from the weight afterwards - people will say the sling is a different weight, I don't care - I honestly don't and see so many people get hung up on ounces.
Wherever possible unhook in net and only if I want a snap I will take it out, most times I photo the net, not as a momento but I like a record of dates and times to refer to - if I'm gonna drag the poor thing out the water then the least I can do is keep the transfer from net/mat/sling the minimum fuss.
The worst sounds you hear on a lake is the thrashing on a mat, or twisting in a weigh sling and as for Ali and crew retaining a double overnight when we've seen you've caught one is ludicrous IMO
In reply to Post #30
Each to their own mate. On one of my syndicates there is a rule that all fish must be weighed and photographed on both sides so you need to get organised and know what you are doing and have things to hand and in order. If I am fishing a runs water and targeting multiple smaller fish then I 100% agree with you and often unhook in the net and release without taking out of the water
Each to their own mate. On one of my syndicates there is a rule that all fish must be weighed and photographed on both sides so you need to get organised and know what you are doing and have things to hand and in order. If I am fishing a runs water and targeting multiple smaller fish then I 100% agree with you and often unhook in the net and release without taking out of the water
In reply to Post #31
Personal preference
I have two sets of reubens dials and digitals - the old skool nostalgia of the dial is great but tjhey are bulky cumbersome things and for size and ease of use I prefer my 9000 Series.
Personal preference
I have two sets of reubens dials and digitals - the old skool nostalgia of the dial is great but tjhey are bulky cumbersome things and for size and ease of use I prefer my 9000 Series.
In reply to Post #1
I've got the Korda digital scales. They're rebadged Reuben Heaton scales. Got them for cheaper than the RH version.
I've got the Korda digital scales. They're rebadged Reuben Heaton scales. Got them for cheaper than the RH version.
In reply to Post #33
I got exactly the same, and again, cheaper than the RH version.
I got exactly the same, and again, cheaper than the RH version.
In reply to Post #29
Of course it makes you smile if you see it's a 30 on the scale. If you don't smile, you're not a true carp angler.
Of course it makes you smile if you see it's a 30 on the scale. If you don't smile, you're not a true carp angler.
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