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 ;D ) 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
Shimano ~$75, Chantillon ~$125.
Both have tell tales and can be calibrated
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.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6F9B86?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
Damn good price! I would not take one on the water but for the shop it would be handy.
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.
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.
Cheap electronic luggage scales work too. They are like $5 bucks each
Quote from: Gobi King on May 23, 2025, 01:25:49 AMCheap electronic luggage scales work too. They are like $5 bucks each
For walleye..... lol.
Cheers
Todd
I use a length/weight table and tape measure.
Hard to set drags that way.
Quote from: day0ne on May 23, 2025, 12:56:19 AMThis 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,,, ;)
Quote from: Keta on May 23, 2025, 04:32:57 AMHard to set drags that way.
Oh yeah, that was the topic. I don't have a drag and can't contribute.
Quote from: Hardy Boy on May 23, 2025, 01:27:07 AMQuote from: Gobi King on May 23, 2025, 01:25:49 AMCheap electronic luggage scales work too. They are like $5 bucks each
For walleye..... lol 8) .
Cheers
Todd
Walleye
We fichiganders use center pin reel on mooching rods
8)
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
Chantillon
Yes chatillon scales are the best even the ones made in the 1800's 50% might be off a oz or 2 after 100yrs used,,,but thats why i pushed the needle down to make it right,,, ;) you can't kill them,,,, :o