Favorite Fish Scale?

  Howdy all, and thanks for all the great advice from everyone while I gear up.

Need a fish scale. Needs to go to ten pounds+ for our muscle catches in a 5 gal bucket.

I don't catch big fish.  Yet.   

Doesn't have to be super accurate or expensive.  Digital or manual is okay, might prefer manual; one less electronic thingy.  Thanks again,  -Matt

My favorite scale is the Zebco De-Liar. Mine weighs up to 25lbs, I think, and it's lightweight and small. Best of all, you can pick one up for $3 or $4. 

http://www.amazon.com/Zebco-Corp-RT28DL-Deliar-Scale/dp/B000LNU2G8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1196882457&sr=8-2

Ctenoid, but ganoid scales are pretty cool too.

Ctenoid, but ganoid scales are pretty cool too.

You sure live up to your fish nerd moniker braddah!

Z

Ctenoid, but ganoid scales are pretty cool too.

You sure live up to your fish nerd moniker braddah!

Z

yup, brother Brian is up there with Papa Bill  Put them together and you'll have the:

 Stand back.   He's got a Zebco.   

My favorite scale is the Zebco De-Liar. Mine weighs up to 25lbs, I think, and it's lightweight and small. Best of all, you can pick one up for $3 or $4. 

http://www.amazon.com/Zebco-Corp-RT28DL-Deliar-Scale/dp/B000LNU2G8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1196882457&sr=8-2

The only problem with that one is that it's about as accurate as a SCUD missle.
Whatever you decide on try it on a known fixed weight before you trust it.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_36592_100011004_100000000_100011000_100-11-4

I got this at the Las Vegas Bass Pro Shop.  The 15lb model.  Haven't laneded a scaley critter yet to use it though.