Drag Scales

[Brewcrafter]

Looking to poll the AT Ohana for what they are using, why they like it/don't like what they have or what they would do different.  I will preface this by saying: family pointed out that I didn't get anything for my birthday and Father's Day is coming up.  9 times out of 10 when asked "What would you like?" My answer is usually "I'm good".  Now, I DO have a drag scale, and it works fine and is affordable (Charkbait, 25# max) but since I'm dealing with reels that exceed that on a regular basis I figured it's time to stop borrowing my buddies scales or relying on what is on the boat.  I know the same model is available in a 50# model, but what is evereyone else using out there?  My only requirement is that (beyond being reasonable accurate  ) it needs to have some sort of tattletale or digital memory that "grabs" the setting so that when I'm alone I'm not trying to pull consistent drag and watch a readout at the same time.  Thanks! - john

[Alan M]

Shimano ~$75, Chantillon ~$125.

Both have tell tales and can be calibrated

[Keta]

Get a reasonably priced spring scale, we are not dealing with scientific standards.  If I had any of the 0-50 pound scales I had a pile of I would  give you one.  All I have is 0-8 pound ones.

[alantani]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6F9B86?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

[Keta]

Damn good price!  I would not take one on the water but for the shop it would be handy.

[day0ne]

This is what I use:

https://scales.net/in-050m-brass-in-series-linear-fish-game-scales-with-maximum-pointer/?gQT=2

Shop around, you can often beat that price.

[Hardy Boy]

I use a spring scale (have 3) and a electronic rapala....... all work. .... like Lee said it's not rocket surgery.... as long as it hits the number you want.

[Gobi King]

Cheap electronic luggage scales work too. They are like $5 bucks each

[Hardy Boy]

Cheap electronic luggage scales work too. They are like $5 bucks each

For walleye..... lol.

Cheers

Todd

[oc1]

I use a length/weight table and tape measure.

[Keta]

Hard to set drags that way.

[Benni3]

This is what I use:

https://scales.net/in-050m-brass-in-series-linear-fish-game-scales-with-maximum-pointer/?gQT=2

Shop around, you can often beat that price.

Me to but $10to$25 on ebay might be 100yrs old but tests good,,,

[oc1]

Hard to set drags that way.

Oh yeah, that was the topic.  I don't have a drag and can't contribute.

[Gobi King]

Cheap electronic luggage scales work too. They are like $5 bucks each

For walleye..... lol .

Cheers

Todd

Walleye
We fichiganders use center pin reel on mooching rods

[Bill B]

I like the spring scales with a tell tale.  I have a 0-8 and 0-25 which covers 75% of my reels.  A 0-50 would cover the rest.  Bill