munterhunter Posted May 10, 2004 Report Posted May 10, 2004 We are looking at buying some digital scales anyone know if these are any good and any accurate/cheap ones to get think Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 10, 2004 Report Posted May 10, 2004 Hi I have Rapala electronic scales, they are very good although it is difficult to get a true reading on the boat as they are quite sensitive. Still better than the cheap spring balance kind though. I paid around Quote
Swainiac Posted May 11, 2004 Report Posted May 11, 2004 Gerry's of morecombe are currently flogging Berkley scales......0-50lb Quote
domino Posted May 11, 2004 Report Posted May 11, 2004 There are plenty on e-bay - have a look here. I've got the Rapala 50lb one - seems OK. Quote
Adam F Posted May 11, 2004 Report Posted May 11, 2004 Wow! - clicked your link and in under 2 mins I had bought a set! Was pretty pleased with Martins ones on the Alderney trip. They dont really give you a choice like when using spring balances - just 1 figure. Adam Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 11, 2004 Report Posted May 11, 2004 Damn Rapala pro guide scales same as mine, I wuz stitched up again ma lud paid 40 quids for mine Bargain on ebay 29.99 Martin Quote
Swainiac Posted May 12, 2004 Report Posted May 12, 2004 Adam........how much P&P did they charge you?? I'm wondering whether the Mail order boys would be cheaper. (Not that I'm catching fish that warrant weighing by the way!!!!!!!!!) Rich Quote
Adam F Posted May 12, 2004 Report Posted May 12, 2004 I did a 'buy it now' option on Ebay. (fixed price - no bidding) and Paid Quote
Paul D Posted May 12, 2004 Report Posted May 12, 2004 Adam, Don't forget "batteries not included" Also, I have the same scales and they dont like getting wet - I need to check mine still work, but I am hoping the battery went flat/corroded ( after about 10 uses ). Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 12, 2004 Report Posted May 12, 2004 Paul you have made me feel a little better, batteries included with mine and I have had them over 18months with no problems Martin Quote
domino Posted May 13, 2004 Report Posted May 13, 2004 On the subject of batteries..... How's this for a bargain - SMALL DIGITAL MULTIMETER Quote
Swainiac Posted May 13, 2004 Report Posted May 13, 2004 Mmmmmmmmmmmm.....................you cant weigh a fish on a multimeter!!!!! Rich Quote
domino Posted May 13, 2004 Report Posted May 13, 2004 Mmmmmmmmmmmm.....................you cant weigh a fish on a multimeter!!!!! Rich Yes, you can... 1. Measure the resistance (Rl, in Ohms) and the length (l, in mm) from Nose to Tail. 2. Measure the resistance (Rw, in Ohms) and the width (w, in mm) across the widest point. 3. The weight can then be calculated using the following formula - (Rl^2 x l) x (πRw^2 x w) ------------------------ kg sq root(l x w) divide the result by 2.2 for lbs. Taken from research notes published on the MAFF website - here. Hope this helps. Quote
great white Posted May 13, 2004 Report Posted May 13, 2004 Is Mike now getting some competition from Whippet?????? Charlie Quote
Maverick Martin Posted May 13, 2004 Report Posted May 13, 2004 Mr. Fish recorder Can we now take it as we have the formula that we could all save a packet and buy cheap multimeter instead of expensive electronic scales I think we had better stop there before it gets to technical. I just want to go fishing not take a maths degree Martin Quote
great white Posted May 14, 2004 Report Posted May 14, 2004 I think I will continue to record the fish in pounds and ounces not watts, amps and volts. Charlie Quote
Paul D Posted May 14, 2004 Report Posted May 14, 2004 Bet it doesn't work so well when measuring Electric Rays eh Quote
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