Hand scale

[plugcrazy]

I was looking at the Xtools digital handscale. Thought I would put it on my wish list. One buddy told me it is not too accurate. Could someone recommend one?

[BassBuddah]

I am assuming you will be using this for the surf. If that is so, it's not the best choice. You should get a Boga, for quality and accuracy. :thumbsup:
You can get cheaper imitations if you don't fish wet areas or spend a lot time in wet environments. If you are looking for something that will last and weigh a potential trophy fish with some accuracy, invest in a Boga.




http://www.gloomis.us/Picture.aspx?width=190&height=190&id=7499233
http://www.gloomis.us/Picture.aspx?width=190&height=190&id=7499234 Price: $119.95
BOGAGRIP MODEL 315 (0-30 lb) BOGA GRIP & 0-15 lb SCALE


THE ONE-AND-ONLY MADE-IN-THE-USA
** BogaGrip **

MODEL 315 (0-30 lb Fish, 0-15 Lb IGFA Scale)

Size: 9" long X 1 1/2" dia
Weight: 9 oz.

Manufacturer of the ORIGINAL Fish Landing, Handling, and Weighing Tool MADE in the USA!

If you have ever tried a "Knock Off" of this great tool only then will you appreciate just how well made this is. 100% American Made in Eastaboga, Alabama USA.

As much as we wanted to limit our product lines, this just struck us as a great compliment to our G. Loomis rod line. The same attention to detail and craftsmanship, wonderful design, and world class reputation sort of made this a "slam-dunk" in our minds.

The BogaGrip handles fish by grabbing harmlessly the fish's lower jawbone and works on most species of fish. The BogaGrip features easy, one-hand operation and will accurately weigh fish with an IGFA scale. Totally saltwater resistant, it is ideal for wading and bank fisherman as much as those who fish from a boat.

NOTE:The BogaGrip is built to handle fish weighing double its scale capacity.


ALL the Details:

The BogaGrip is THE "catch and release" Tool for fishing, quickly landing, handling, and weighing fish simultaneously without injury to the fish. The BogaGrip makes it easy to inspect and take pictures of the fish. By NOT wiping off the protective slime nor puncturing the fish, it allows the fish to be quickly returned to the water. Fish handled and released using the BogaGrip are far more likely to survive.

The BogaGrip is great for handling fish in cold weather, hard-to-handle toothy or slimy fish, or fish likely to fin or cut a fisherman. It also keeps the fisherman's hand at a safer distance from hooks.


The BogaGrip is tube shaped, with one end the grip and scales. It has a trigger sleeve that VERY EASILY slides along the main tube, easily opening and closing and locking. The grip has a saltwater-proof non-slip grip.

The BogaqGrip has a built-in precision scale calibrated using certified weights to insure accuracy within one increment. You can send your BogaGrip to IGFA (954-927-2628 Dania Beach, FL) where they can certify it for world-record catches.



The BogaGrip is made in the USA of USA-made materials. All metal parts of the BogaGrip are made of 300 series stainless steel, with the exception of the precision scale spring, which is 17-7 PH stainless steel. All plastic parts are made from acetal, which is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic that is used in unlubricated bearing applications. Acetal is tough and resilient and is very resistant to UV light. Constructing the BogaGrip of these materials makes it very strong and resistant to conditions encountered while fishing in fresh or saltwater.



In use, the fisherman will hold the grip sleeve, and using his index finger or thumb will pull back the trigger sleeve, which causes the jaws to open. The jaws then are placed around the tip of the lower jawbone of the fish, and the trigger sleeve is released. Two light coil springs push the trigger sleeve down, causing the jaws to lock shut. The fish then is lifted, with the fish's weight causing the jaws to be pulled shut even tighter while the trigger sleeve is being continuously pushed down by the two light coil springs to lock the jaws in a progressively tighter position. This self-closing and locking ability allows the angler to maintain a secure grip on the grip sleeve without exerting any locking effort. If the fish thrashes, the main tube is allowed to spin inside the grip tube while the scale spring acts as a shock absorber. The fish's weight is checked by reading the point that the main tube's embossed scale has been pulled down to inside the grip tubing. The fish is released by placing it down in the water, boat or on the bank, etc., and again pulling back on the trigger.

[Frankiesurf]

Boga BS. I bought a $25, 50 pound Lipper on Ebay two years ago. It even had a tape measure on it. The tape measure has since rotted out but the scale is still accurate. A few weeks ago, my buddy had a Boga and I had my cheapo Lipper on a sand beach. We tried to measure a fish and both of our grips were locked up with sand. I dunked mine and worked it as did he. Mine worked after that, his Boga didn't. We went by a B&T to get an accurate measurement and my cheapo was on the money. He hosed his Boga off and it was about two pounds off.

Everything on the beach will get sand in it. Whether it costs $250 OR $25 it is still vulnerable to failure in sand. Don't waste your money unless you have some to burn.

Not to mention that the Boga is MUCH heavier than any other gripper on the market.

[surfstix1963]

Nothing will be accurate when you have a fish swinging and bouncing around on the end of the scale if it is not steady you will not get an accurate read & if your waiting for the fish to stop jumping around I hope you are keeping it because it will probably die if returned to the water.

[BassBuddah]

Good point there frankiesurf. The only thing with the boga is you have a warrantee when you buy it. If either a boga or an imitation get sand in them, there could be issues. There are things we buy that seem unreasonable in cost, that's from experience buying things that fall apart soon after we use them. For example, the VS pliers to me are a status symbol that are not cost-justified. I have no-name stainless that work just as well. To each his own.

[plugcrazy]

Thanks guys for the input. I think I am going to go with the cheaper model. Like Frankie said if it is not accurate what good is it?

Surfstix, you have a good point there. I'll that in mind if I decide to weight the fish before I throw it back. I'm a catch and release guy. Sometimes I might keep one but I'd rather catch then eat them.

[finchaser]

[QUOTE=BassBuddah;27595]I am assuming you will be using this for the surf. If that is so, it's not the best choice. You should get a Boga, for quality and accuracy. :thumbsup:
You can get cheaper imitations if you don't fish wet areas or spend a lot time in wet environments. If you are looking for something that will last and weigh a potential trophy fish with some accuracy, invest in a Boga.




http://www.gloomis.us/Picture.aspx?width=190&height=190&id=7499233
http://www.gloomis.us/Picture.aspx?width=190&height=190&id=7499234 Price: $119.95
BOGAGRIP MODEL 315 (0-30 lb) BOGA GRIP & 0-15 lb SCALE


THE ONE-AND-ONLY MADE-IN-THE-USA
** BogaGrip **


MODEL 315 (0-30 lb Fish, 0-15 Lb IGFA Scale)


Size: 9" long X 1 1/2" dia
Weight: 9 oz.


Manufacturer of the ORIGINAL Fish Landing, Handling, and Weighing Tool MADE in the USA!


If you have ever tried a "Knock Off" of this great tool only then will you appreciate just how well made this is. 100% American Made in Eastaboga, Alabama USA.


As much as we wanted to limit our product lines, this just struck us as a great compliment to our G. Loomis rod line. The same attention to detail and craftsmanship, wonderful design, and world class reputation sort of made this a "slam-dunk" in our minds.


The BogaGrip handles fish by grabbing harmlessly the fish's lower jawbone and works on most species of fish. The BogaGrip features easy, one-hand operation and will accurately weigh fish with an IGFA scale. Totally saltwater resistant, it is ideal for wading and bank fisherman as much as those who fish from a boat.


NOTE:The BogaGrip is built to handle fish weighing double its scale capacity.

What he ^^^^^^^^said I 've had my 30# for over 10 years and it still works flawlessly

[killie]

no need for any of this for I got Bob! he tell's me the weight before it's outta the water :scared:

[surfstix1963]

Hey Killie Bob must be a good guy I used to fish with a Bob in N.Y. good fisherman a little left of center sometimes but a good teacher.