What do you guys recommend for the best, most accurate fishing scale for the money?

I need a scale also.

yep yep, always been a question in my mind....Ive looked at many reviews on a few different scales and they are all bad. I used a Berkley 50 lb scale for awhile but on my third trip it wouldn't even work...

What do you guys recommend for the best, most accurate fishing scale for the money?

It's funny you should ask this question. I've been wondering the same thing for a while now.

I recommend and Boga Grip with built in scale.   The scale is widely deemed to be very accurate.  The quality of the tool is top-notch.  It will last a lifetime.  

http://www.bogagrips.com/weigh/weigh.html

Before buying a Bogagrip check out the Lipper. Review: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewlippertoolslipper.html

It's the one I am going to buy.

Boga Grip -

U.S. Made

IGFA Certifiable

Last forever

Cost: $119.95

I have a Rapala digital scale that works great for me.

Chatillon Scales.

I have a Rapala digital scale that works great for me.

X2

My Berkely scale has been my buddy for 5 years. Although I just found out that it is off by 3 oz. So all my past reports on big bass have been lies.

I have a couple Chatillon's. Paid $35 for them new about 25 years ago. Not sure what they are now. I have the IN-10 (10lb) for bass.

What's important is calibration, over the full range. I use exercise weights to test the range (1, 2.5, 5lb). Occasionally I have to tweak it. Even this high quality scale is off a bit over the range, so I make sure it's dead on at the upper end, and just know it's a bit low at the low end -3oz low at 2lbs.

I have a couple Chatillon's. Paid $35 for them new about 25 years ago. Not sure what they are now. I have the IN-10 (10lb) for bass.

What's important is calibration, over the full range. I use exercise weights to test the range (1, 2.5, 5lb). Occasionally I have to tweak it. Even this high quality scale is off a bit over the range, so I make sure it's dead on at the upper end, and just know it's a bit low at the low end -3oz low at 2lbs.

I clicked the link the previous Chatillion poster sent, but it was a bit awkward to find where I could buy one and the price. Do you recall where you bought yours? I really like the fact that you can calibrate it! That has been my problem with other hanging scales - checked them with free weights laying around and they were off with no way to correct it...

Before buying a Bogagrip check out the Lipper. Review: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewlippertoolslipper.html

It's the one I am going to buy.

After reading the review - this looks like the one for me too!

You need to buy this now! It is normally $99.95, but they have extra inventory (called them) and are selling it on special with a sheath for $35!

http://www.evolutionproductsinc.com/landingtool.php

Mine is on the way!

This one is also IGFA certifiable and the review compared it to Boga and Rapala, with this one coming out on top!

Thanks for the input! You guys make this site great!

I have a couple Chatillon's. Paid $35 for them new about 25 years ago. Not sure what they are now. I have the IN-10 (10lb) for bass.

What's important is calibration, over the full range. I use exercise weights to test the range (1, 2.5, 5lb). Occasionally I have to tweak it. Even this high quality scale is off a bit over the range, so I make sure it's dead on at the upper end, and just know it's a bit low at the low end -3oz low at 2lbs.

I clicked the link the previous Chatillion poster sent, but it was a bit awkward to find where I could buy one and the price. Do you recall where you bought yours? I really like the fact that you can calibrate it! That has been my problem with other hanging scales - checked them with free weights laying around and they were off with no way to correct it...

Try a Google search, there are dozens of online retailers, though they may not be fishing related.  They run about $65.

Thanks Paul, but I already bought the lipper (see previous post).

Timing is everything. I was searching this very topic today and found your string of messages. Joined your board and ordered a Lipper. Thanks for the help!

Tight lines  8-)

Welcome aboard!

8-)

to the forum swimbait.

Thanks for the welcome!

You need to buy this now! It is normally $99.95, but they have extra inventory (called them) and are selling it on special with a sheath for $35!

http://www.evolutionproductsinc.com/landingtool.php

Mine is on the way!

This one is also IGFA certifiable and the review compared it to Boga and Rapala, with this one coming out on top!

Thanks for the input! You guys make this site great!

It looks like a good deal, but the scale only measures in 1 lb increments.

It looks like a good deal, but the scale only measures in 1 lb increments.

I can live with that - better than what I have now... nothing... ;D

The Boca Grip with scale built into it.  It is a little pricey though.

I have a Rapala digital scale that works great for me.

Same here its the black one im guessing. works very well for me as well. and fairly cheap.