Thinking about getting some new scales - Any thoughts on which to consider and ones to avoid?
I've currently got the original black fox ones and a set of 120lb Rueben Heaton specimen hunters.
I've currently got the original black fox ones and a set of 120lb Rueben Heaton specimen hunters.
In reply to Post #1
Why not just stick with the Reubens? No need wasting money when you have already got one of the best set of scales in the industry.
Why not just stick with the Reubens? No need wasting money when you have already got one of the best set of scales in the industry.
The latest fox digis are brilliant and super accurate. Nice and compact as well.
In reply to Post #3
I've always wondered why they dont make rechargeable digital scales. The risk of batteries running out at the vital time has always put me off digital scales.
I've always wondered why they dont make rechargeable digital scales. The risk of batteries running out at the vital time has always put me off digital scales.
In reply to Post #4
never understood this ? rechargables go flat your stuck !!.........but its easy to carry a set of spare batteries
and your never ever stuck then
never understood this ? rechargables go flat your stuck !!.........but its easy to carry a set of spare batteries
and your never ever stuck then
In reply to Post #5
Most people carry a powerbank so most people would always have them to charge up while at the lake when not being used
Most people carry a powerbank so most people would always have them to charge up while at the lake when not being used
In reply to Post #6
"Most people carry a powerbank"
Huh?!
"Most people carry a powerbank"
Huh?!
In reply to Post #6
As Gerry says its a lot easier just to put new batteries in than faffing around waiting for a powerbank to charge them up as that could take hrs plus your have a port that you would charge them from that isnt waterproof so water would get in and there knackered.
As Gerry says its a lot easier just to put new batteries in than faffing around waiting for a powerbank to charge them up as that could take hrs plus your have a port that you would charge them from that isnt waterproof so water would get in and there knackered.
In reply to Post #7
I always have a power bank with me hence the comment. Batteries are expensive and bad for the environment so It makes total sense to have rechargeable wherever possible. By your Logic Gerry a rechargeable bivvy light or head torch would be no use either, but rechargeable is pretty much industry standard on those now. I don't see why digital scales should be any different.
It just means carrying a power bank instead of batteries. No different if you forget either is it?
I always have a power bank with me hence the comment. Batteries are expensive and bad for the environment so It makes total sense to have rechargeable wherever possible. By your Logic Gerry a rechargeable bivvy light or head torch would be no use either, but rechargeable is pretty much industry standard on those now. I don't see why digital scales should be any different.
It just means carrying a power bank instead of batteries. No different if you forget either is it?
I wish digital scales offered the ability to zero a set sling & save it. If they did I'd be in.
In reply to Post #10
I use cheap eBay luggage scales that weigh to 40kg. Cost £5 ish.
They work and are as accurate as my Reubens and Avon's. And you can zero them against the sling; but I don't bother.
They are also small - so now the others stay at home as I just do short sessions and travel light.
PS what is a power bank ?
I use cheap eBay luggage scales that weigh to 40kg. Cost £5 ish.
They work and are as accurate as my Reubens and Avon's. And you can zero them against the sling; but I don't bother.
They are also small - so now the others stay at home as I just do short sessions and travel light.
PS what is a power bank ?
In reply to Post #3
Fox for me as well.
Fox for me as well.
In reply to Post #9
No good when you go to way a fish though and the battery is flat. You will have to plug them into a power bank and wait ages for them to charge before you can use them at least with batteries you put new ones in and there ready. I only fish for barbel now so you cant sack them up and weigh the fish later when your batteries are recharged. Barbel need returned as quick as possible.
No good when you go to way a fish though and the battery is flat. You will have to plug them into a power bank and wait ages for them to charge before you can use them at least with batteries you put new ones in and there ready. I only fish for barbel now so you cant sack them up and weigh the fish later when your batteries are recharged. Barbel need returned as quick as possible.
In reply to Post #10
. . .not sure you'd be getting an accurate reading . . .the weigh sling could weigh heavier / lighter than the previous saved zero weight dependant on how wet/dry it is . . .no bother to zero every time on digis - its a single button press!
. . .not sure you'd be getting an accurate reading . . .the weigh sling could weigh heavier / lighter than the previous saved zero weight dependant on how wet/dry it is . . .no bother to zero every time on digis - its a single button press!
Why is it that so many people who go on about ‘only fishing for barbel now' spend so much time commenting on a carp fishing forum? 