Rapala Tube Scale 25lb review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Rapala
Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.5 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	1.78 x 5.95 x 14 inches

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Stainless steel hook,
spring & handle with aluminum tube.
Pounds and kilogram marks.
Marker slide for accurate measuring.

product description

Product Description

Affordable and durable, these Mechanical scales from Rapala rival all contenders. Stainless steel soft-grip handle, anodized aluminum housing, marker slide, stainless steel hook & spring.

From the Manufacturer

Affordable and durable, these mechanical scales from Rapala rival all contenders. Stainless steel soft-grip handle, anodized aluminum housing, marker slide, stainless steel hook & spring.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.78 x 5.95 x 14 inches; 8 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ RMWS-25
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2003
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rapala
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00028XRS2
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
International Shipping: This item is not eligible for international shipping.

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Questions about Rapala Tube Scale 25lb

anyone using this to set drag? tried on my saragossa 10k (max33lb). Almost maxed out i got only 12lbs. Scale is accurate, tested with weights.

Answer: I use it to set drag. I tested it with a certified 25lb weight. It was off less than 1lb

Why it be sayin 25 lbs when da scale be sayin 15 lbs? How does I know how much weight it has?

Answer: It says 25 pounds on the left side and on the right side reads 11 kg

The item title says 25lb, but the image displays a 15lb scale. Is this a 25lb or 15lb scale?

Answer: It’s a 25 lb scale

Answer: Mine is 25 lb.

does it have an adjustment to get it back to zero?

Answer: In use, the two black tabs move together. When weight is taken off the hook, the top tab returns 'home' (to zero). After noting the weight marked, move the bottom tab back 'home'.

Answer: It has no spring adjustment.....you can move the indicator if you start with a load and get the delta that way

Answer: No it does not have a zero adjustment.

how long is the tube part of the scale please?

Answer: tube is just short of 8" (i.e. 7-7/8), hook is 2

Answer: just about 8"

Answer: About 10 inches

Answer: At least 12", I believe.

Can this scale be calibrated?

Answer: I suppose you could correlate dead weight to readings

Does it have a marker or some way to see what the max was? I want to use as a drag scale for fishing reels.

Answer: Yes. There's a sliding plastic tab that marks yhe maximum extension, indicating the max weight.

Answer: Yes it does

is the spring in the tube aluminum as well? or just the tube?

Answer: No it's not aluminum.

Answer: Spring is not aluminum, it's a steel coil spring.

Answer: No, I believe it is stainless steel.

Answer: could nott tell....but it has not rusted

is the spring in the tube aluminum as well? or just the tube?

Answer: No it's not aluminum.

Answer: Spring is not aluminum, it's a steel coil spring.

Answer: No, I believe it is stainless steel.

Answer: could nott tell....but it has not rusted

is the measurement taken at the tip/bottom of the arrow/marker or at the top/ends?

Answer: top flat part of arrow, not point that faces down.

Product reviews of Rapala Tube Scale 25lb

penname : For tension strength.

Needed a scale that I could know after weight applied and this does that. Using to test tension strength.

Octous : Works great has max indicator

Used to set bearing preload on 1999 land cruiser. Works great has max indicator. Just what I needed

So Cal : Revised down from 5 star due to mechanical failure after less than 2 years

About 2 years ago bought the 0-25 model.
I fish saltwater (often offshore) and calibrating my drag takes just a few moments, but is well worth it. I set the reel's drag (lever drags mostly) with the reel on the rod and a line-loop around the scale's hook. .... the scale is tied to a secure base. I set the drag in the range 7 to 25 pounds. I take the scale on offshore trips and confirm my drag before I use an outfit and when re-adjusting, if needed.
I was using it this week to test light line knot strength and the internals broke & jammed at 20 pounds. I will be ordering the more expensive brass scale ( 0~50# ) that I probably should have bought all along. /s/ Disappointed.

Walter B. : Preload

Use it for checking the preload on my wheel bearing.

Christine : Happy with purchase would purchase again

I have gone through for digital scales and eventually all of them succumb to the elements. Tested this one against 3 pound 5 pound and 10 pound weights I have at the house and appears to be accurate.

Jk : I have a set of calibrated weights that I use ...

I have a set of calibrated weights that I use at work to calibrate very similar tube scales so I used them on this. It passed with flying colors. Mine was accurate out of the box, and I appreciate that quite a bit.

Mike Carpenter : Great quality product

Great quality product. The handle is very comfortable in your hand when applying pressure. I use this to measure starting torque on taper bearings. It works very well.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Great

So Cal : Revised down from 5 star due to mechanical failure after less than 2 years

Marty A. : Great product!

Exceeded my expectations ! Great product!

Gray : Works as described

This was the only thing I could use to measure the weight of my weener. Works great. I found it easier to have someone help.

Roy Merritt : Exactly what i expected

Although i do not use this for fishing, it is exactly what i wanted and of decent quality.

Steel Monkey : ... for me use it to set reel drag much better than guessing

works for me use it to set reel drag much better than guessing

Marco Varela : A must for setting the drag on a fishing reel

Perfect for setting the drag on a fishing reel, up to 25 pounds of drag

Gray : Works as described

This was the only thing I could use to measure the weight of my weener. Works great. I found it easier to have someone help.

Steel Monkey : ... for me use it to set reel drag much better than guessing

works for me use it to set reel drag much better than guessing

Mike Carpenter : Great quality product

Great quality product. The handle is very comfortable in your hand when applying pressure. I use this to measure starting torque on taper bearings. It works very well.

Ian Crawford : Great product, Easy To Use In Any Application!

Used to test wheel bearing and knuck pre-load on 60-Series Land Cruiser steering knuckle rebuild project.

TheGuys : Good handle and easy to read marks

This scale gets the job done if your just looking for a estimate weight quickly. Good handle and easy to read marks.

Mike : Always wanted a small dependable scale. This it

Small and just what I needed for kayak

TheGuys : Good handle and easy to read marks

This scale gets the job done if your just looking for a estimate weight quickly. Good handle and easy to read marks.

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