Anybody tried the lock n grip style scales?  Do they actually work or is it better to just stick with the hook?

I purchased a Rapala Lock 'n' Grip this winter and I like it much better than the digital scales with the hooks.  The hooks on the digital scales are just too thick in my opinion.

Good question, I have been considering getting one of these but was not sure if they were really worth it.

Thanks,

There were no problems with the fish falling out of the grip?

Travis

There were no problems with the fish falling out of the grip?

Travis

I got the Berkeley digital lip grip scale a couple years ago as a gift.  Not too impressed with it.  The scale is erratic and I have had a few ornery toothy critters come loose of the grip.  Also had the pin that holds the release mechanism come loose and had to beat it back in place.

I don't have any experience with any other lip grip but suspect you get what you pay for.  The Boga grips are up there $$ wise.

I recently upgraded my scale to a Berkeley Tec digital scale and I am quite happy with it.  No problems with fish flopping off and it reads from either side.  Good product.

Shortbasser

i have a X-tools scale and its accurate as can be...plus it floats and ive never had a fish fall out of the grips