Weighing fish

[AndrewT]

I bought a digital scale because I want to start weighing the bigger fish I catch. Just wanted to get a general consensus on what the best/safest way to weigh a fish is. Thanks

[AndyS]

Put the fish in a good catch and release landing net, weigh the net and the fish, subtract the weight of the net.

[AndrewT]

The only issue with doing that way is that I do a lot of fishing from shore and don't want to have to lug a net around with me.

[saxmatt]

Check out these weigh slings and sacks. Fish care is very important to most carp fisherman and fishing for carp is a 10 billion dollar industry in Europe so they come up with some great gear. He are a few links to sites in the US. They also have great hooks, rod holders, alarms, chairs...you name it.

http://www.bigcarptackle.com/store/home.php?cat=265

https://www.resistancetackle.com/catalog.php?mode=publicview&ref=1098

[AndyS]

There you go, better yet !!

[saxmatt]

Just make sure you wet them down so the fish don't lose their slime coat. The mesh ones that zip up are great for keeping a monster fish for a bit while you wait for a buddy to show up and take pics ;)

[AndrewT]

Thanks guys much appreciated