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
£6. 95
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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.
Quick-dry Duratexx material
Big enough to cope with specimen-sized carpDrainage holes in baseSupplied with full sleevePrice: £25. 99Website: www. aquaproducts. 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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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.
Large, padded unhooking mat boasting fish-friendly material, twin carry handles and a pouch for fish-care products. Folds easily and can also double up as a stalking mat. For more information go to www. carp30plus.
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.