In my opinion, one of the worst buzz kills in fishing is to catch what might be your personal best, only to realize you don’t have a scale to verify the weight. A few years ago, I caught what I thought was a 10-pounder, which would have been my first double-digit bass, but I didn’t even own a scale. I took some photos and released the fish, but I’ll never stop wondering whether or not it was a legit double-digit catch. I don’t feel right claiming it because I wasn’t 100 percent sure. That single catch served as a catalyst of sorts, because I will not go fishing anymore without a scale in my boat or in my truck.
With that being said, I’ve been testing a new scale recently and I think a lot of anglers will really like it. It’s the Rapala High Contrast Digital Scale and it’s a great, compact and affordable option that will keep you prepared at all times. I’ll quickly take you through my thoughts on it.
