Hi, I'm new to the forum, but I've been reading articles for the last month, thanks to all for the information!  I just started Bass fishing 3 weeks ago and it's really helped out.

I've caught a couple really big fish, including one that measured 27 inches, and had to be 10lb plus!   But I had no scale.... then I went and bought 2 cheap ones and I have no faith in them... they seem WAY off.

The Lipper and Boga seem very convenient, but from what I can ascertain, they only weigh in 1lb increments?

I want something IGFA certifiable (or preferably pre-certified) that measures in as small increments as possible, as long as its under $200 its cool.  

I live in Sonoma County and I consider the possibility of there being a world record Largemouth here somewhere pretty high.  And considering every ounce could matter, and there is supposedly millions of dollars on the line (right?  not sure how that works) the smaller the increment the better.

Are there any do-it-all scales like the Lipper or Boga that are certifiable with ounce or 2 ounce increments?

If not I can keep a scale in my car and live well a fish as long as I'm not backpacking in, any recommendations?  (I don't have a boat, its a float tube, but I built a great fish basket/live well since I couldn't find one that fit Bass.)
 

I baught a digital scale at basspro for 15$. Didn't think it would be accurate so I took it to bass pro and weighed a 3 lb weight and it weighed 3.10 then a 5lb weight and it weighed 5.02 so Its pretty d**n close and for 15$ I don't think I could beat it. If interested on brand and possibly a pic I could get it for ya.

See here for IGFA certification.

 

http://www.igfa.org/Fish/SCALES-AND-CERTIFICATION-.aspx

 

Nick, I'm glad your scale is accurate, but my personal view is that the only way to check a scale is to weigh stuff that's already been weighed on a certified scale, such as those at supermarkets.

The Boga that weighs to 15# shows weights by quarter pounds. I have it, and it is excellent.

A friend caught a DD a few months and I gave him my Boga to weigh it. The pic I took clearly shows the him, the fish and the 10# mark on the scale. No doubting the weight.

I used it on my PB 7.25# and another friend weighed his PB 6.5# with it over a week ago.

Super portable. I use a large caribiner and attach it and my BPS hook remover to my fishing backpack.

Chatillon scales are IGFA compliant. They have the "IN" series of scales that are for fishing enthusiasts.

bogas are tested with certified weights - extremely accurate - just not in ounces

People who think there scales are "way off" are people who think 4lbers are 9lbers.... If you're offended by this.... I don't care.

ww2, you make me wuagh.

The Boga that weighs to 15# shows weights by quarter pounds. I have it, and it is excellent.

A friend caught a DD a few months and I gave him my Boga to weigh it. The pic I took clearly shows the him, the fish and the 10# mark on the scale. No doubting the weight.

I used it on my PB 7.25# and another friend weighed his PB 6.5# with it over a week ago.

Super portable. I use a large caribiner and attach it and my BPS hook remover to my fishing backpack.

Thanks, but a 15# scale won't weigh a world record Largemouth  And if I'm spending the money, I want to be covered in that eventuality.

Chatillon scales are IGFA compliant. They have the "IN" series of scales that are for fishing enthusiasts.

Thanks.  It seems these would be my best bet... I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be anything better.

Thanks, but a 15# scale won't weigh a world record Largemouth  And if I'm spending the money, I want to be covered in that eventuality.

 

Good luck in your endeavors. Please report back when said fish is caught.

As mentioned, you'll either want a Boga or a Chatillon for IGFA certifiable results. You can get a BogaGrip 30 pound IGFA Certified scale for $170, or a Chatillon IN-025 (25 lb x 4 oz) for between $65 - $80 and then pay to get it IGFA certified. Either would work, and both are considered top of the line scales when it comes to accuracy and line class/world records. I use and prefer the Chatillon myself.

 

-T9