Digital scales

[Craig Thomas]

Hi all can anyone point me in the rite direction on a good set ov digital scales...please no korum ones as use a set this year just got them out my bag and the screens half missing ..ps I'm a roving angler so not big bulky things ...thanks in advance

Hi Robert - I find Berkley scales to be very good !!!

Berkley Digital Pocket Scale 25 kg / Fishing Weighing Scale | eBay

Maintained by:Great Fishing Tackle. Lighted display for night fishing. Kg and lb indication. Digital Pocket Scale. This is an ultra-compact scale with simple operation and high accuracy. Low battery power use so long lasting.

www.ebay.co.uk

or these ones - I have both

Berkley Fish Scale Digital 15 Lbs

Extremely accurate 15 lb scale. Stores and ranks fish weights. Adjustable lanyard. Displays weight in lbs or kg.

oomensfishingtackle.ca

 

[Richard Parsons]

Sorry to buck the trend, however I've had my Korums for a decade or more, and they're fab. Lost the battery cover a few years ago, so just cover in gorilla tape. Battery lasts eons!
It may be that the manufacturing process has changed and they're now not as good as they once were.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Sorry to buck the trend, however I've had my Korums for a decade or more, and they're fab. Lost the battery cover a few years ago, so just cover in gorilla tape. Battery lasts eons!
It may be that the manufacturing process has changed and they're now not as good as they once were.

When your fishing rivers like the upper and the dove scale batteries become non consumable

 

[Richard Parsons]

When your fishing rivers like the upper and the dove scale batteries become non consumable

You're not wrong, Rich!

 

[Paul Boulton]

Sorry to buck the trend, however I've had my Korums for a decade or more, and they're fab. Lost the battery cover a few years ago, so just cover in gorilla tape. Battery lasts eons!
It may be that the manufacturing process has changed and they're now not as good as they once were.

Have to agree my Korum digitals are great. I replace the battery every so often (£2.00 but always carry a spare) but I suppose fishing the D. Derwent my batteries may also be classed as non consumable, I hope. Either that or I am really bad at fishing .

 

[Dave Brooksbank]

Will never go back to Digitals.
Past experience and fishing buddy's use of them.
Imo there cursed with a death wish and **** up exactly on time when you need them to be reliable and spot on.

 

[Graham Elliott]

Last time I used my Avons it was peeing down, late at night. My pal and I just couldn't read the damn things with the rain and reflections from our head lamps.
So invested in some RH 9000s and not looked back since. Easy to read, no bouncing about trying to zero, smaller and lighter. I just regularly check battery condition to ensure no leakage.

What I use as main ones.
Have 2 x Avons as well. Check against each other and always spot on

 

[Neil Lumby]

avons are extremely easy to work on which I like a lot.
I’ve taken quite a few faulty sets and got em back pulling perfect zero’s

Fancy sorting a set for a customer stopped using mine a couple of seasons back, the small wheel at the back for zeroing doesn’t turn like it should. Kind of seized/ tightened up? Plus I wonder how accurately they weigh now. Is that something you could look at?

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Fancy sorting a set for a customer stopped using mine a couple of seasons back, the small wheel at the back for zeroing doesn’t turn like it should. Kind of seized/ tightened up? Plus I wonder how accurately they weigh now. Is that something you could look at?

I will have a look at them for you no problem.
Send em when you like but they might be a week or so before I can get em back as I’m in the middle of a house move but I’m sure I can fix those little things and set em up accurate

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Fancy sorting a set for a customer stopped using mine a couple of seasons back, the small wheel at the back for zeroing doesn’t turn like it should. Kind of seized/ tightened up? Plus I wonder how accurately they weigh now. Is that something you could look at?

Scales are Done.
Bang on now.
Didn’t need much to be fair.
Took them apart, removed the corrosion from the moving parts and put them back together with a little clean.
I’ve checked the accuracy right through with known weights from a couple oz up to 17lb and they are really really dead on the nail. I’d have full confidence in using them

I’ll get em back next week

 

[Neil Lumby]

Scales are Done.
Bang on now.
Didn’t need much to be fair.
Took them apart, removed the corrosion from the moving parts and put them back together with a little clean.
I’ve checked the accuracy right through with known weights from a couple oz up to 17lb and they are really really dead on the nail. I’d have full confidence in using them View attachment 28518
I’ll get em back next week

Brilliant Richard! They look brand new in the photo!
Really appreciate that, will message you my address. No rush like I said, looking forward to going back the avons now.
Let me know how much I owe you. Thanks again

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Let me know how much I owe you.

I think there is any need to let money exchange hands for a little job like that. I’m sure we are square with the information you kindly provided me last year.

 

[Neil Lumby]

I think there is any need to let money exchange hands for a little job like that. I’m sure we are square with the information you kindly provided me last year.

That’s really generous of you Richard. I’ll message you

 

[Bill Walford]

Scales are Done.
Bang on now.
Didn’t need much to be fair.
Took them apart, removed the corrosion from the moving parts and put them back together with a little clean.
I’ve checked the accuracy right through with known weights from a couple oz up to 17lb and they are really really dead on the nail. I’d have full confidence in using them View attachment 28518
I’ll get em back next week

Rich,
That looks an absolute picture. What’s the secret for cleaning the dial screen or was it this clear to start with ?
Regards
Bill

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Rich,
That looks an absolute picture. What’s the secret for cleaning the dial screen or was it this clear to start with ?
Regards
Bill

Tooth paste Bill. Same as you would use to remove very fine scratches and marks out of a watch screen. It’s still scratched but it’s better than it was

 

[Cliff Turner]

great job Richard, I'll be digging mine out for you soon !

 

[Dave Taylor]

great job Richard, I'll be digging mine out for you soon !

And me!

 

[Richard Isaacs]

great job Richard, I'll be digging mine out for you soon !

And me!

Thanks.
Let’s get the season over with first and we’ll go from there.
I’d like to start the feeders back up as a priority when I get my new garage up and in order.
reel services I’ve kinda put a hold on too but will be firing on all cylinders in a couple months.
I’m also going to look at doing some of my own floats.
Not on the same scale as Andy but maybe 1 or 2 hand made nice practical floats.

 

[Andrew Burt]

I have had a couple of sets of RH9000s for quite a few years. Until recently, I've had no problem with them. However, one set has been a little dicey in the last month or two. Still functional and accurate but the LCD is slowly deteriorating.

I've gone for a set of Salter Brecknell Electro Samsons to replace them. I've rarely seen comments about them amongst anglers. However, the few I have seen are usually very positive.
https://www.daltonengineering.co.uk.../products/electro-samson-bird-weighing-scales

I’ve used a set of those for a few years and find them superb. I like the 9V battery and although I carry a spare I’ve never needed it. They are very accurate and easy to use. I also carry a set of 9000’s as spare and test both regularly. I’d definitely recommend them