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Scales????

I bought a second hand set (cheapskate that I am) of Ron Thompson Digis a couple of years back and they are brilliant. Small and compact and very accurate. Not replaced the battery yet either. Mind you I haven't exactly used them alot.:)
 
Adrian Williams said:
Ruben Heaton mk2 flyweight 30 lb scales; http://www.tedcarter.co.uk/product.php?pid=reuben-heaton-flyweight-mk2-scales-P-1340
I'm a fan of these, although they are much maligned, probably by people who have never seen a set. I've had mine for a good many years and when I check them against my other two sets of scales they always give a good account of themselves. I think much of the problem with these scales lies with the operators.
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Adrian , the problem with the flyweights is with the ' new ' ones that are currently for sale, they are dreadful. I bought a pair which were miles out , sent them back and the replacement was exactly the same . The tackle dealer I bought them from said that I was not alone in my experience . It is a shame as they are a handy size . I will just have to carry on with the Avons or the reubon heaton specimens which although accurate and durable are relatively bulky .
 
Every time a thread like this comes about I check my flyweights, mine have been consistently weighing 2oz heavy since i bought them:)
 
Mike Hodgkiss said:
Adrian , the problem with the flyweights is with the ' new ' ones that are currently for sale, they are dreadful. I bought a pair which were miles out , sent them back and the replacement was exactly the same . The tackle dealer I bought them from said that I was not alone in my experience . It is a shame as they are a handy size . I will just have to carry on with the Avons or the reubon heaton specimens which although accurate and durable are relatively bulky .
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Agreed Mike, Flyweights are utter rubbish and waste of money.
 
Mike Hogdkiss dito you summed it up same for me,but my Avons were 4oz out,after 15years
now i only use reubon heaton specimens 1oz ones.accurate and durable are relatively bulky
thou.
 
Mike Hodgkiss said:
Adrian , the problem with the flyweights is with the ' new ' ones that are currently for sale, they are dreadful. I bought a pair which were miles out , sent them back and the replacement was exactly the same . The tackle dealer I bought them from said that I was not alone in my experience . It is a shame as they are a handy size . I will just have to carry on with the Avons or the reubon heaton specimens which although accurate and durable are relatively bulky .
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The ones I have are the 30lb versions, made by Reubon Heaton, I've had them about 15 years and like them because they are perfect for the job.

Most of the fish I weigh are barbel, pike and carp between 9 and 25Lb, I chose the 30lb model because as an engineer with some experience of instrumentation I am aware that an analogue dial gauge is most accurate in the middle of its range and progressively inaccurate towards its peripherals, this means its most accurate between 10 and 20 lbs or exactly the size of fish I'm interested in catching.
I would not use these scales for weighing a specimen roach, likewise if I was a serious carp angler I would be looking for something which weighs up to 60lb which would be most accurate in the mid range (20 to 40 lb).

I'm unlikely to ever catch a record fish so my scales are simply for my own records. if they are accurate to + or - an ounce or two who cares? The important thing is that the reading is repeatable, I'm happy that mine are.
 
Adrian Williams said:
The ones I have are the 30lb versions, made by Reubon Heaton, I've had them about 15 years and like them because they are perfect for the job.

Most of the fish I weigh are barbel, pike and carp between 9 and 25Lb, I chose the 30lb model because as an engineer with some experience of instrumentation I am aware that an analogue dial gauge is most accurate in the middle of its range and progressively inaccurate towards its peripherals, this means its most accurate between 10 and 20 lbs or exactly the size of fish I'm interested in catching.
I would not use these scales for weighing a specimen roach, likewise if I was a serious carp angler I would be looking for something which weighs up to 60lb which would be most accurate in the mid range (20 to 40 lb).

I'm unlikely to ever catch a record fish so my scales are simply for my own records. if they are accurate to + or - an ounce or two who cares? The important thing is that the reading is repeatable, I'm happy that mine are.
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Adrian , don't want to labour this point but what I was trying to say was the 'new' Reubon Heatons flyweights are poor . I am sure the old ones that you have are fine , I know a few people who have the old ones and they too are happy with them . I think these scales were re launched fairly recently and this is when the problems started . Out of interest the new ones are not just an ounce or two out at low weights they are MILES out . From memory I seem to recall weighing a known 1lb weight on at set which came out at 1lb 5oz . Problems were similar at greater weights . Take your choice but that sort of inaccuracy on a set of new scales is to my mind poor .
 
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I use these accurate and double up as a waterproof roving seat :rolleyes: :p
Sorry could not resist, thought it was topical and humorous...i'll get me coat :D
Cheers
Adie
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Mike Hodgkiss said:
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Adrian , don't want to labour this point but what I was trying to say was the 'new' Reubon Heatons flyweights are poor . I am sure the old ones that you have are fine , I know a few people who have the old ones and they too are happy with them . I think these scales were re launched fairly recently and this is when the problems started . Out of interest the new ones are not just an ounce or two out at low weights they are MILES out . From memory I seem to recall weighing a known 1lb weight on at set which came out at 1lb 5oz . Problems were similar at greater weights . Take your choice but that sort of inaccuracy on a set of new scales is to my mind poor .
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I'm happy with that Mike, I'm not sure why they changed them. For the reasons given in my last post the ranges (0 to 15lb and 0 to 40lb) seem to be totally wrong for the average angler, particularly as the 40 pound version is in 4 oz divisions.
 
Adrian Cole said:
I use these accurate and double up as a waterproof roving seat :rolleyes: :p
Sorry could not resist, thought it was topical and humorous...i'll get me coat :D
Cheers
Adie
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Not only that, you could keep a constant check on yourself...make sure you are not reaching the stage where yer 'bum looks big' in your newest outfit.............:D

Cheers, Dave.
 
Adrian Cole said:
I use these accurate and double up as a waterproof roving seat :rolleyes: :p
Sorry could not resist, thought it was topical and humorous...i'll get me coat :D
Cheers
Adie
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Very accurate, i agree. A freind of mine used these to confirm one of the Ribble's big uns has reached an all time high of 17,12 recently!!! :D:D:D
 
Not been feeding well during the cold snap Chas?

Shame - thought you might do '18' before the end of the season! :D
 
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