What are the types of scales used to weigh fish?
There are many types of scales on the market, but only four that are typically used to weigh fish for potential I.G.F.A. records: • Spring scales ranging from 2 lb. to 100 lb. The better-quality scales are usually made of metal or brass. The most popular scales are made by companies such as Chatillon, Manley and Eastaboga Tackle (“Bogagrip”). Other scales in this group are made by Rapala, Cardoza, and Shimano. Benefits include being easily portable and very sturdy. The wide range of sizes available allows anglers to buy a scale that fits their needs. The only downside is that as the scales get to heavier ranges, they have larger increments. • “Dial-face” or “Clock-face” scales ranging from 10 lb. to 300 lb. Companies that make these scales are Chatillon, Kenwood, Salter, Detecto and Accu-Weigh. These are generally of excellent quality – very sturdy, with small increments. Weight readouts are easy to read in photographs. Generally, they are not as portable as spring scales and are best
