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Offline Takes Prizoners

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Drag Scale
« on: March 18, 2015, 07:59:14 PM »
I normally use a common spring scale but the last couple I've had the top of the piston break through the cap when I test my gear to the higher poundage.  I've been looking at this style since it's supposed to be a 1 person device but I have no clue how it works? Anyone ever use this type?
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2015, 08:56:25 PM »
Haven't used one but it looks like it measures in kilograms. I would check to make sure you can change it to pounds before buying one, unless you are good at converting kg to lb. Also seems kinda pricy.

I did find this if it help.

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/manufacturers_id/54/products_id/2321/bouz.html
« Last Edit: March 18, 2015, 08:58:18 PM by IrishAyes »
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2015, 09:06:46 PM »
the one in the picture is in kg's but they do make them in lbs. pretty much identical other than that
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2015, 09:13:52 PM »
I need a new one for setting drags. Any suggestions? For pounds, just divide by 2.2
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2015, 09:56:44 PM »
same scale in lbs
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2015, 10:03:08 PM »
Where does the line hook? Do you have a link?
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2015, 10:11:35 PM »
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2015, 10:30:21 PM »
Too expensive and only goes to line weight of 32#  not good enough for me.
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2015, 11:17:04 PM »
Been using a cheap spring scale like this for a few years now.  Works for me.  Is this the type that you were breaking?
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2015, 01:20:41 AM »
Broke 2 of those last year alone
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2015, 07:38:22 AM »
Fred, I put this in my first post. Here it is again. I think it shows how it hooks up.

http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/product_info/language/en/manufacturers_id/54/products_id/2321/bouz.html
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2015, 09:24:05 AM »
Capt Rich uses that one.  Works great just a little costly.
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Re: Drag Scale
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2015, 04:31:07 PM »
 Regular plain old school spring scale is all thats really needed, unless you are trying to test your gears upper limits and max your performance, which can be risky with break offs as now you have to test knot strengths and they do vary greatly.

I set my drags to 1/3 of breaking strength and good to go, or 15lbs at strike for pelagic's.
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