What is the most accurate hand held scale?

  • Wadsworth
    Posts: 255
    February 14, 2003 at 11:35 pm #1314039

    I’m looking for an accurate hand held scale to keep in my boat, I don’t care if it’s digital or not, as long as it’s accurate. I haven’t tried it, but I like the style of the rapala scale that comes in the kit with the hook remover and fillet knife. what scale have you guys found to be the best?

    gimpy
    Owatonna, Minnesota
    Posts: 149
    February 15, 2003 at 4:24 am #252342

    I replyed to your post on FTL i have a Rapala and i like it.

    2Fishy4U
    Posts: 973
    February 15, 2003 at 4:10 pm #252352

    I have a Normark Digital which work great. I believe it is made by Rapala.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    February 15, 2003 at 6:25 pm #252359

    Nate and I have the Berkley one and really like it. It sells for around 30.00 and fits in the tackle box real nice. Thanks, Bill

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    February 15, 2003 at 6:38 pm #252361

    The Normark and Berkley digital scales are both quality scales that should provide years of service. I have had the Berkley for several years. No problems. I have friends with the Normark and they are also satisfied customers.

    To answer the question, “What is the most accurate hand held scale?” Just comparing these two scales, the Normark is more accurate. Here is why:

    The Berkley scale measures in 1/10th of a pound. For instance, a reading of 2.5 equals 2 and ½ pounds.

    The Normark measures in pounds and ounces. For instance a reading of 2.8 equals 2 and ½ pounds.

    Given the fact that the Normark breaks a pound down into 16 units (or ounces) and the Berkley only breaks a pound into 10 units (or 10ths of a pound) the Normark is clearly “More Accurate”.

    When you first purchase one of the scales, test it right away. Take a couple of pounds of meat out of the freezer and compare the weight of the meat on the label to the weight on the scale. If it is off by more than one percent, exchange it for a new one.

    Jon J.

    RipnLips1
    Roberts,Wi
    Posts: 121
    February 15, 2003 at 9:20 pm #252365

    I have also been happy with the Berkley scale,it does fog up every once and a while tough.

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    February 15, 2003 at 10:36 pm #252366

    I have the Berkley scale. after a couple of years, it quit working, I called Berkley and they sent me a free replacement. I have compared weights at the grocery store with their cerified scales, and even tho it does read in tenths, on tests I’ve made it has always been withing one tenth of right on accurate. when I gets cold it is NOT even close, so I’d recommend in the more mild temp ranges, If you leave it in the boat during winter, it will not give you a useable reading. Jack…

    hawger
    Owatonna, MN
    Posts: 608
    February 16, 2003 at 7:20 pm #252392

    I have used the Berkley scale for years… and been very happy with it. I do not “baby” it… in fact to the contrary. I abuse it on a regular basis! It can realy take a beating and the cold…. and keeps on right on tickin!
    Dave “Hoggie” Hoggard

    SNAKEYES
    Iowa
    Posts: 176
    February 16, 2003 at 8:50 pm #252395

    I’ve had very good luck with the Berkley scale, no problems at all. I had a Stren scale that did’nt make through one season though. So I’ll stick with the Berkley.

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    February 16, 2003 at 10:30 pm #252397

    I have the Berkley scale as well. Works great for me

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