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 Buying a scale, which one?
#8382444
12/27/12 04:41 PM
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TX Angler
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Looking to buy a scale before ATC. I want one that can be certified. I see two on Big Carp Tackle that look promising.
* 4000 Reuben Heaton Standard Angling
* Reuben Heaton Digital Scale
Which one, or is there a better one out there?
PB Carp, Common - 24 lb 12 oz
PB Buffalo, Smallmouth - 50 lb 00 oz
PB Carp, Grass - 14 lb 15 oz
PB Catfish, Blue - 22 lb 00 oz
PB Bass, Largemouth - 8 lb 00 oz
www.texaseliteangler.com
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: TX Angler]
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12/27/12 05:19 PM
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fiSherwood
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Most people prefer the analog scales; can't run out of batteries at an inopportune time.
I have the digital and have had some questionable weighings...but overall prefer the digitals.
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: TX Angler]
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12/27/12 05:25 PM
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almost everyone I see weighing their catches have the reuben heaton analog scale on a tripod.
Trying to catch anything that swims.
Commons, Buffs, whatever....
Wild Carp Club-Houston
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: TX Angler]
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12/27/12 06:43 PM
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ScottEvil
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I have both analog and digital and prefer the analog over digital
Bowfishing sucks
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: TX Angler]
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12/27/12 07:01 PM
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greentumater
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And to take advantage of cerified accuracy you will need a tripod and imediately weigh your sling while it's wet.I really don't think accuracy of within an ounce is ussually obtained, simply because of water and drainage factors.
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: TX Angler]
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12/28/12 12:47 AM
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bfs0078
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Just go ahead and get the 120lb.
pb common 34-6
pb float common 7lbs 8oz
pb mirror 17-9 lbs
pb Grasser 38 lbs
pb buff 42 lbs 4oz
pb blue 10lbs 9oz
pb channel 10lb 4oz
pb lmb 10lbs 2oz
pb shad 16in @ 1-1/2 lbs
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: bfs0078]
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12/28/12 12:51 AM
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ScottEvil
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Just go ahead and get the 120lb. he lives in DFW, a 30# would suffice 
Bowfishing sucks
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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12/28/12 01:13 AM
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badchade
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Just go ahead and get the 120lb. he lives in DFW, a 30# would suffice ZZZIIIIIIINNNNGGGG!!!!
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: ScottEvil]
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12/28/12 02:23 AM
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bfs0078
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Just go ahead and get the 120lb. he lives in DFW, a 30# would suffice That was incase he goes fishing with Bad Chad, aka Catfish King. 
pb common 34-6
pb float common 7lbs 8oz
pb mirror 17-9 lbs
pb Grasser 38 lbs
pb buff 42 lbs 4oz
pb blue 10lbs 9oz
pb channel 10lb 4oz
pb lmb 10lbs 2oz
pb shad 16in @ 1-1/2 lbs
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
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12/28/12 02:37 AM
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Crago Jr
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Just go ahead and get the 120lb. he lives in DFW, a 30# would suffice I do remember a little fishy just shy of 50lbs caught not too far from him!! DFW has stepped it up a littlw since the good ol days
I thank God for each day!
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: TX Angler]
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12/28/12 02:38 AM
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Crago Jr
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Analog all day long...never rely on batteries...
I thank God for each day!
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
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12/28/12 05:05 AM
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badchade
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I've had the same RH Analog since I started. I've had mine since 2004 or 5. I wouldn't even THINK of going with another brand/style.
Chad
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
[Re: TX Angler]
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12/28/12 05:13 AM
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badchade
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I swore I wouldn't post another catfish picture, but here ya go... 
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
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12/28/12 05:13 AM
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I've caught buffalo well over 30 lbs at Hubbard...
Mekong cat: 77 lbs
Buffalo 40 lbs
Carp 15 lbs
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Re: Buying a scale, which one?
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12/28/12 01:45 PM
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CatfishHunter1963
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I have the Berkley 100lb scale certified and its within a half ounce well past 60 pounds.I admit it was pricey but has never failed me.The batteries last over a year with alot of use.
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