Reuben Heaton is the most prestigious and highly regarded scales manufacturer in the angling industry.
Offering a broad range of weighing accessories, we are happy to review the fantastic, high-performance digital variety known as the 7000 Series Digital Scale.
There are two varieties available, both weighing in small increments of 25g/1oz divisions, the first covering fish weights of up to 66lb/30kg and the larger variety coping with 132lb/60kg. To ensure durability, these are also waterproof, shockproof and constructed around a high-impact polycarbonate body.
Dual-purpose weigh sling and short-term retainer
Standard and large versions
Full-length zip and safety clip
Meshed sides for improved water flow
Full-length floats for increased buoyancy
£39. 99 to £44. 99
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Drawstring closure for security
Perfectly suited to the popular round scale variety
Lightweight and extremely well padded
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Designed for speed and convenience, this new-style unhooking mat is extremely lightweight, transportable, fish-friendly and provides safety for the carp.
Featuring a concertina mechanism, the Commander can be erected in seconds from a miniscule 53 centimetres wide by nine centimetres deep to a more than accommodating 115 by 55 centimetres. With a 4cm-thick padded mattress this is a safe and comfortable unhooking mat with a minimal weight of 2. 1kg.
I was recently given the Chub Xtra protection cradle to test. Now with my syndicate proving particularly hard work I decided to take it out to a few day-ticket waters in order to get some fish on the mat.
Often the lively double-figure carp that inhabit a lot of day-ticket waters can be hard to keep under control, but this awesome mat takes away all my worries of fish safety. I have had two carp on the mat at once and been easily able to keep control of them and ensure their safety.
• Liquid antiseptic to aid healing wounds on fish
• Supplied with two liquids, one for the body and one for mouth wounds• Complete with cotton buds for easy applicationRRP: £14. 99FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO: www. korda. co.
Comes with a 5m chord and bankstick attachment
Safety Zip-Clip for total securityAvailable in standard and largePrice: £17. 99Website: www. chubfishing. com
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Quick-dry Duratexx material
Big enough to cope with specimen-sized carpDrainage holes in baseSupplied with full sleevePrice: £25. 99Website: www. aquaproducts. co.
Top-quality unhooking mat with plenty of padding, fish-friendly material and generous dimensions.
Despite all of this it remains lightweight and easy to transport, either via the supplied bag or straps. Dries easily and boasts full-zip closure for safe returning of fish to the margins. RRP: £64.
The deluxe version of the hugely popular carp cradle.
A well-padded, large-capacity, unhooking mat that’s raised off the ground by four adjustable legs. Features a padded kneeling mat for angler comfort and a small pocket to store carp-care products such as Medicarp and forceps. £104.
Lightweight sling that folds away into its own stink bag and is a doddle to transport.
The Duratexx material is waterproof and robust and the large drainage holes aid quick and efficient weighing. Endorsed by ECHO. £25.
Combination unhooking mat and stalking bag, which is easy to carry and can be used to take enough tackle for stalking or floater fishing forays around the lake.
Well made and finished in Prologic’s New-Green colour. For more information go to www. prologicfishing.
Innovative weigh sling featuring a unique use of magnets to eliminate the need for zips.
This makes weighing and safely returning carp quick and easy. For more information go to www. avidcarp.