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Scales (27 posts / 4,724 views)
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #17 14 Feb 2022 12:16
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I tested my fox digi scales (latest version) at work with proper calibrated weights like they would use if you sent them off to be checked by the brfc if you caught a record fish and the were bang on to the ounce all the way up to 60lb, very impressed. Ive also got a set of rueben flyweights and they are pretty crap if im honest, they are miles out on accuracy and feel very cheap but the are so thats probably why.
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #18 14 Feb 2022 14:05
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In reply to Post #17
I sent back a set of those flyweight scales,they were completely inaccurate..,wish I'd still had the 40lb avons..
Wilberforce
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Post #19 14 Feb 2022 14:12
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In reply to Post #18
If you have ever removed the back from Heaton Lightweights you would see why.
Chatty pressed out components and gears made with less precision than something out of a "Lucky Bag."
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #20 14 Feb 2022 14:33
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I'm not a bit surprised,to learn of that..

I actually phoned them up,but got ,not a lot of help,sent em back ,bought a set of the compact Korums instead,these are good,cept so compact I keep mislaying them
DarthMullet
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Post #22 14 Feb 2022 19:40
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Are the Korum compacts straightforwards to zero with a wet sling? And accurate..? Cheers.
wandle1 wandle1
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Post #23 14 Feb 2022 20:55
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Yes very straight forward to use,...zero the scales by pushing the button ,little red light starts flashing,...

I believe them to be accurate, I use them for Perch mainly , have used them for carp but I don't always weigh carp much ,I'm not dismissive or anything,it's just the way I have gone,...catch ,admire,return...!
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #24 15 Feb 2022 06:05
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I prefer not to waff imo, if I can be bothered to weigh a fish.. I have fish in weigh sling zero scales weigh put fish back weigh sling again (they are 1/2lb) when wet. Deduct from original weight of fish and weigh sling.
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #25 15 Feb 2022 06:10
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In reply to Post #18
I like my Avon's used them for years however I use a set of luggage weigh scales they do the job fine.
Calabro
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Post #27 15 Feb 2022 09:06
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In reply to Post #1
A second head Kenwood Waymaster is also a good bet. Same company as Heaton, much cheaper but equally accurate.
Squimp
Posts: 158
Post #28 15 Feb 2022 11:05
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In reply to Post #25
Same here.

Cheap, compact eBay luggage scales and Avons as non digital backup if required.
Backintofishing
Posts: 139
Post #29 15 Feb 2022 19:24
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Sorry to hijack but didn't want to start another scales thread.
Had anyone got the new Korda digital scales? If so any good?
stuart666 stuart666
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Post #30 15 Feb 2022 20:06
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In reply to Post #29
They are just rueben heaton digis with kordas branding on them.
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