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Tinhead
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Tinhead
   Old Thread  #18 27 Oct 2025 at 10.10pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #17
I did try digital scales once but wasn't always happy when they locked in a weight.
They don't always take into consideration droplets of water that may continue to fall or fish that won't keep still.
Because of that I've re-weighed and got another weight locked in.
Another reason why I don't like digital.
daneeyre
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   Old Thread  #17 27 Oct 2025 at 4.14pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #16
I use the digital reubens, smaller that the old dials and weight locks in once its decided the weight. Can't argue weights then, I've had a few 29 15 and 39 15 this year,
0nslow
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0nslow
   Old Thread  #16 27 Oct 2025 at 2.16pm  0  Login    Register
Is there a mini set of Reubens to go with it too?

Be sweet if there was something half the size for us anglers who travel light.
daneeyre
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   Old Thread  #15 27 Oct 2025 at 12.39pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #13
It all depends on where you need to store it. Mines in my scale pouch along with my care kit and forceps. A standard bar wouldnt fit, this one is perfect for my needs.
vossy1
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vossy1
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   Old Thread  #14 27 Oct 2025 at 11.10am  0  Login    Register
I can't help thinking these things are invented to overcome a problem that doesn't exist

True, but they're nice, and if you want one why not
Tinhead
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Tinhead
   Old Thread  #13 26 Oct 2025 at 3.49pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #12
But a weigh bar that folds in half still takes up the volume of space.
A standard bar is long and slim, this one is short but thicker.
As you say if you haven't got a weigh bar then this could be one to consider but if you already have a standard one then I'd rather spend the money on something else. In my case it would be weigh staff.
daneeyre
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   Old Thread  #12 26 Oct 2025 at 2.14pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #11
It weights near enough nothing and folds down to the size of a box of bags. Good bit of kit if you havent already got one or want to save space and weight
Tinhead
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Tinhead
   Old Thread  #11 25 Oct 2025 at 2.45pm  0  Login    Register
Does this Jag weigh bar really save weight and space over a normal weigh bar.
I can't help thinking these things are invented to overcome a problem that doesn't exist
LINKY POO™ standard weigh bar
Carper1976
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   Old Thread  #10 25 Oct 2025 at 1.34pm  0  Login    Register
I've got one of these and it is a good tool albeit a little pricey for what it is. I wish it had been wider as I find your hands feel a little too close together when lifting up the weigh sling. But it does the job and is neat and compact.
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #9 25 Oct 2025 at 9.41am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
Digis peaked my interest last year so I bought a RH9000 and a cheap luggage scale for £3.80 odd from Ebay, both as accurate as each other, though I'm still not sure I'll be changing from my dials. The luggage are so small, I'm going to try them along with my flyweight for other species and if impressed it'll replace them.
Tinhead
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Tinhead
   Old Thread  #7 23 Oct 2025 at 5.25pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #6
That's one of many reasons why I don't use digital scales. Yes the needle on analogues may move slightly but I can always get a reading that I'm happy with.
vossy1
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   Old Thread  #6 23 Oct 2025 at 3.14pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #5
If I use a pole or a weigh bar nowadays the fish could weigh 0-45lb, it changes every millisecond... forced to use a tripod, hence liking but not buying the Jag one
Tinhead
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Tinhead
   Old Thread  #5 23 Oct 2025 at 12.57pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Ok it's a weigh bar and it folds but at the end of the day it's a weigh bar.
I find a pole much easier and stable to use and is why I gave up on weigh bars years ago.
808
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   Old Thread  #4 22 Oct 2025 at 5.01pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #2
Well worth it mate.
daneeyre
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   Old Thread  #3 21 Oct 2025 at 8.29pm  1  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
I've had one a while and is great, super compact and light. Excellently made and is super strong
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