Fish scale, Dr.meter Backlit LCD Display 110lb/50kg PS01 Fishing Scale with Measuring Tape, Electronic Balance Digital Fishing Postal Hanging Hook Scale with 2 AAA Batteries-Fishing Gifts for Men review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Dr.meter
Material	Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel
Item Weight	192 Milligrams
Item Dimensions LxWxH	5.8 x 1.6 x 3.6 inches

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【Extreme Accuracy】: The Dr.meter Fishing Scale can weigh both small and large catches alike, from a mere 0.2 lbs. to a jaw dropping 110 lbs.! The state of the art weight sensor provides precise measurements and can convert from lb. to oz. or kg.
【Bonus Built-in Tape】: Maybe you also want to know the length of your catch besides weight. We've got it covered! The included measuring tape is ideal for measuring items in either cm or ft. (up to 3 ft.).
【Stainless Steel Hook】: Crafted from premium stainless steel, the large and durable hook concealed in the back slot is convenient for you to hook up and remove from fish's mouth, luggage and everything in between.
【Endless Possibility】: The Dr. meter Electronic Fishing Scale boasts the specialized functions like weighing unit conversion, data lock, and auto-off function, definitely good news to the amateur and avid fishermen alike!
【On-the-go Tool】: Go easy on your hands even after long-term use. This lightweight and portable comes with a built-in carrying strap for easily carrying and using. Better yet, we've included 2 AAA batteries for your convenience.

Product Description



Quantity	10pcs	92pcs	205pcs	136pcs	1pc
Type	10 different spinnerbaits of varying sizes, (5.5-7.8cm/2.16-3in) and weights (3-12g/0.1-0.42oz)	28 soft lures, 4 crankbaits, 6 metal spinning lures, 12 fishing hooks, 1 frog lures, 3 fishing leader wire and 37 other accessories	44pcs jig hooks, 50pcs sinker slides, 35pcs sinker weights, 50pcs beads, 10pcs heart-shaped plastic sheet, 10pcs split rings, 1pc fishing leader, 4pcs space beans and 1pcs tackle box	62 soft lures, 7 crankbaits, 5 metal spinning lures, 25 fishing hooks, 2 frog lures, 1 shrimp lure, 1 bell, and 30 other accessories	1pc of adjustable fishing net
Using Scene	saltwater/topwater/underwater fishing	saltwater/topwater/underwater fishing	saltwater/topwater/underwater fishing	saltwater/topwater/underwater fishing	catch fish



Function	Cut Fish Line/ Crimp Sleeves/ Crimp Leads/ Hook Removal/Grab Fish/Protect Hand	Cut Fish Line/ Crimp Sleeves/ Crimp Leads/ Hook Removal	Cut Fish Line/ Crimp Sleeves/ Crimp Leads/ Hook Removal	Memory Storage/Summation/Numeric Comparison/ Data Lock	Data hold/Auto off/Low battery indication/Overload indication	Automatic Memory Storage/Numeric Comparison/Summation/Tare
Accuracy	*	*	*	0.02lb/10g	0.02lb/10g	0.02lb/10g
Capacity	*	*	*	110lb/50kg	110lb/50kg	110lb/50kg
Backlit	*	*	*	✓	✓	✓
Battery	*	*	*	2 x AAA battery(included)	1 x 3V CR2032 lithium battery(included)	2 x AAA battery(included)

Dr.meter - Ultimate Measure for Accuracy

Comes with a big digital LCD display, this electronic hanging scale is precise weighing tool for home, expressage as well as a great assistant for outdoor sports such as traveling, shopping, fishing etc. which specially designed with functions of tape, tare/zero, auto off, unit conversion, data lock and the like.

Specifications

Weight range / Graduation: 110lb/50kg; 0~10kg: d=5g, 10-50kg: d=10g

Weight unit: kg, lb, oz

Length range / unit: 1m; cm, in, ft

Power: 2 x AAA battery(included)

Blue LCD backlight, easy to read value at day and night

Product Weight / Dimension - 200g(7.05oz) / 140*88*33mm (5.51*3.46*1.30inch)

Warnings: In order to extend battery life and ensure safety, Please take out the battery if you don't use it.

product description

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 1.6 x 3.6 inches; 0.01 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ PS01-V
Batteries ‏ : ‎ 2 AAA batteries required.
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 18, 2015
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dr.meter
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZWNGZFO

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Questions about Fish scale, Dr.meter Backlit LCD Display 110lb/50kg PS01 Fishing Scale with Measuring Tape, Electronic Balance Digital Fishing Postal Hanging Hook Scale with 2 AAA Batteries-Fishing Gifts for Men

How do you hook the fish?

Answer:

Answer: The best way to make this scale useful for weighing fish is to grind the hook on the scale. I like to release my fish immediately after I catch them. I like to measure and weigh the larger ones. If you grind the mounting hook at an angle on the tip it will hold the fish by the mouth much easier. I never weigh fish by their gills because the gill covers were not designed to hold the weight and will tear on larger fish. I live in South Florida. I catch mostly freshwater species like largemouth bass and all of our exotics (Mayan cichlids,peacock bass,etc) this is a good scale for that purpose if you modify the S hook.

Answer: The least amount of handling of a fish you are releasing is best for the fish, of course. If the net you are using doesn't have a very long handle, or if using a lip gripper, weigh that first or use the tare function to zero out its weight, then weigh the fish with the net or attached to the lip gripper.

Answer: Set the hook

Answer: I like to use this one in combination with a plastic lip gripper so that I don't put any holes through the bigger ones' lips.

Answer: You can also use a large bag (IKEA bag) so you don't have to put it in their gills

Answer: Spit on your cricket first!

Answer: Use good/great bait and dangle it in many places until you find 'em.

Answer: patience

Answer: Carefully

How precise is this scale in the range under 2lb/1kg ?

Answer: I tested it using canned food products with labeled weights - it would randomly vary 1 to 3 oz. more or less than the indicated weight. There didn't seem to be any consistency that I could rely on; i.e., if the product weighed 16 oz., it would weigh more one time and less the next time I weighed it.

Answer: Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. I don't have a calibrated scale to test the accuracy of this one. I put a few small items on the scale hook to see if it would register and it seem to be very accurate.

Answer: Absurd question. Why would i carry another scale to check this one? The product is garbage anyway so who knows.

Answer: Seems accurate. For pounds it measures in tenths. So it will say 1.2 pounds or .4 pounds. Not ounces.

how do i weigh a large heavy bag

Answer: just lift the bag with the scale. I did notice that one reviewer mentioned the handle on the scale was too small but I haven't had that problem. The only problem I could foresee is if the hook was too small for the handle of the bag you're trying to weigh in which case I would use a short strap around the handle.

Answer: If you're just weighing the bag, then turn on the scale, wait until it zeros out, then weigh the bag.

Answer: How old is the BAG. She may not want you weighing her.

Answer: I don't quite understand the question. You turn the scale on, wait for it to zero out, and put the bag on the hook to weigh it. That's an there is to it! Easy and convenient.

Answer: The scales have a hook on one end and handle on the other. Hook the bag and lift it by the handle on the scales and it will give you the weight.

Does this automatically shut off after a certain amount of time?

Answer: Yes

How accurate is this unit? My Etekcity show 2-3 lbs lighter. I have both

Answer: How accurate is the Etekcity? Locate an item in your household with a known GROSS weight, not NET weight. Use each scale to weigh the item. A gallon of water weighs 8.345 pounds NOT INCLUDING THE CONTAINER. Possibly Check each scale against the scales at the grocery. My scale matches the scales used by several airlines.

Has anybody figured out a way to turn off the "lock" function? It drives me nuts locking automatically before I am ready to take a reading.

Answer: Try pushing Tare, lock should go off

from the picture, the hook looks fragile, can it hook and lift a very heavy bag. and whats the durability warranty of the hook that carries the bag

Answer: The hook is substantial. If anything will fail with a heavy load it would probably be the strap holding the hook onto the scale. I placed the hook in a vise and it held it's shape under decent pressure. I only lifted about 30 pounds with it. If I every get around to carrying a load of bricks I'll get back to you.

Answer: it says on the device itself that it will hold up to 110lbs. the hook to me doesn't seem flimsy, it doesn't bend or give to my squeezing or pulling on it, I will add some pics of the hook to the customer images

Answer: I don't feel that this hook can bend, unless you exceed 110 pounds it might bend.

Have an issue with my scale, when i turned it on it was saying unit. then i selected lbs and it worked. but now it makes me do it every time. tips?

Answer: You must select the unit of measurement each time the scale is activated.

Is the scale waterproof

Answer: It is not waterproof.

Answer: I have the box and paperwork, doesn't say anything about being waterproof. Says wipe with damp cloth to clean. Mine works great, but I've never gotten it wet.

Answer: I wouldn't say yes. Its water resistant. Dont submerge it. I don't let mine stay wet.

Answer: No

Answer: no

Does it effected by water when weighing fish?

Answer: Yes, kindly be advise our fishing scale is not waterproof. Please be careful when use it. Thanks!

Answer: Sorry, I do not use it for fishing.

Can it be switched to lbs instead of kilos

Answer: Yes. Hold the tear bottom in for a min. It will switch. If not just play with it

Answer: Yes you can switch back and forth from pounds to kilos.

Answer: Yes, it can switch between units.

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes it can

Would you be able to hang the scale up to weigh something or do you have to hold it?

Answer: It is not recommended to hang up the scale. Our handle is made of metal, which is relatively smooth. It is difficult to find the center point to hang up and weigh. Thanks for your question.

Answer: you could hang the scale but the handle moves a lot so it would be difficult. also the hook to hold the fish isn’t very big so the fish can easily come off its on the bigger side

Answer: I hung mine on a door and got mixed results, but got better results by holding it in my hand you may find yourself weighing an item a few times to get a consistent wieght

Answer: It has a metal retractable handle on top (see pic) you can hang on something if need be.

Answer: The handle on top can be put on some type of hook, but it will possibly slide to one corner or the other.

Answer: Yes

Does it have a peak hold option?

Answer: I use it to weigh the propane bottles on my motor home. I think it does have a peak hold option but I have never used it. It works great for what I need and the price is right, for me.

Answer: No, it doen't work - When press "Tare" for 3 sec. the L-ON and L-OFF function display but never worked. I returned it.

Answer: It's in the description of product.

Where is it made??? If China... stick it

Answer: This is made in China.

Answer: I can find anywhere on the item where it was manufactured.

Answer: Not marked, but I'd say likely. I feel ya. But whaddaya gonna do?

Answer: Same to you

Does this have a peak hold? If so, is it instantaneous, or does the weight have to stabilize first? Thank you.

Answer: I have not seen a hold feature on this scale.

Answer: Weight has to stabilze then once stable will take 1 second and will lock the weight measurement on screen for alil over minute before it turns off automatically

Does anyone know if esky es-ps01 scale can be calibrated? (i.e. weigh something of known weight (like a dumbell) and adjust for accuracy?

Can this be Manually calibrated?

Answer: You can zero it, like if you want to weight something in a container you put the container on the hook and hit button to zero weight of container other than that it automatically weights then locks the weight on display.

Answer: No, There is no adjustment to do that .

Answer: I don't believe it can.

is it water proof?

Answer: No, it is not water proof.

Answer: I haven't dropped it in the water yet, but I'd say no. There aren't anything special about it that would make it waterproof.

Answer: I don’t believe it is waterproof! Unfortunately, there is no warning whether it is waterproof or not in the instructions!

Answer: Looking at mine, I would say NO... but it is a dandy scale.

Answer: The description does not say it is waterproof. So most likely it is not waterproof.

Do you have reading retention weight? keeps the maximum weight and does not get to zero? .. thanks ,, regards

Answer: Yes. Load the device with a weight, and as soon as the reading stabilizes, the readout locks and so is retained. Exactly the way it should work!

Answer: It holds the last stable reading, not necessarily the maximum weight. If your weight varies over time you'll get the final stable weight, not the peak.

Answer: Yes, it allows you to easily read the weight on the cadran. Click on TARE to reset the scale.

Answer: Yes, it does. Keep in mind though, the hook is too small for 3 lbs bass or bigger.

Any actually use this for fishing? Good for fishing?

Answer: The weight limit is 110 lbs, so it does fine for lake fishing or even deep sea (obviously depending on what you catch). The hook is a good size as it is not too big or too small for the fish's mouth, but challenges do exist.

Answer: I used it for fishing. It's very accurate and easy to use. Ive used it for several things. Checking trigger pull weight on some of my guns and the pull weight of a door lock mech on a car. Its not waterproof though so dont drop it in the lake..

Answer: 2 things in regards to fishing with this.

Answer: You don't really want to hook The fosh directly onto the scale anyways, unless you're planning to keep it. Better to place the fish inside of something (bag, sling etc) to protect them as you're weighing. No need to punch a hole through their mouth for no reason.

Answer: I really dunno never tried it for fishing but you can try

How do i calibrate this scale?

Answer: It is self calibrating. Switch from pounds to kilograms by pressing UNIT. When unit is activated, and held stationary without weight on the hook, weight should be 0.00. If the scale indicates weight without any weight on the hook, press TARE and it should indicate 0.00.

Does it show pounds and ounces?

Answer: both

Does this weigh grams?

Answer: Yes, g/kg/lb./oz

Can you weigh the trigger pull of a firearm

Answer: I don't see why not. It weighs pretty accurately

Answer: Here is the detail for your reference. The Weight range / Graduation: 110lb/50kg; 0~10kg: d=5g, 10-50kg: d=10g

Where can I get the user manual?

Answer: Sorry that we don't upload user manual to listing on Amazon, it will do that. If you need urgently, would you pls email support@dr.meter.com? We will send you user manual ASAP.

Answer: Try the website which is: http://www.drmeter.com/support/guides

Is this igfa certified?

Answer: First, this is mass produced. I have not found a scale over the counter with state certification. If you want you will need to buy a totally different scale and have state agencies come and certify that scale at your own expense. I put on fishing tournaments and before I start I explain that my scales are not certified. In national contests that is different. DNR of each state have scales that you can see what they do for certification. Remember, this is an inexpensive scale, it can vary. But it has been very close on my contests.

Answer: Sorry, this is not igfa certified. But we have an FCC, CE, ROH certificate. Thanks!

Can this weigh in mililiters?

Answer: No, it measures Kg, lbs and ounces. If weighing a liquid 1kg = 1000ml.

Answer: No. This measures weight not volume

Answer: I really don't know and it is in my boat in Florida.

Answer: No. Milliliters is a volume measure.

Answer: No, it can not.

How can we disable data lock? I'm filling containers hanging on it by weight, and it keeps locking.

Answer: Please press the zero button. Thanks!

Can this be used for measurement of the draw weignt of a compound bow?

Answer: Because a compound bow has a weight curve that decreases significantly after the cams rotate, this scale may not be a good choice. However, if the scale is set to use the hold feature, it could register the maximum pull up to the limit of the scale. Caution should be used if you decide to do this to avoid damage to the bow or injury to the archer should the string slip. I do not recommend it. Take the bow to an archery shop with a proper scale to measure bows.

Does this scale come with a certificate of calibration?

Answer: Sorry to this scale does not come with a certificate of calibration. Thanks!

Answer: No, but it is very accurate. Very happy with this scale.

Does this scale have a recording feature so i can track my catch in tournaments?

Answer: No it does not have a recording feature

How big is the hook? Can it be replaced?

Answer: The hook is big enough for fresh water fish, any species. Yes the hook can be replaced

Answer: Too small for 4lbs bass and bigger. It's easier to just but a scale with the bigger hook. But the scale itself is a great scale. The tape measure didnt work in mine either,

Answer: Don't waste your time in this scale

How long is the tape measurer?

Answer: good

Answer: 3'

Does this hold the last weight measured?

Answer: Yes and no, you can lock the weight at the time of measurement. It will stay until you turn it off. After that it resets when turned on.

Answer: It'll lock the weight in as you weigh it but will not store previous weights on it.

Answer: Absolutely.

Answer: Yes, very good

Answer: Oh yes

Has anyone used this for peak poundage for an archery bow? Does it hold that peak poundage as you pull through on a compound bow?

Answer: Our fishing scales do not have the peak poundage, but have the ability to lock in poundage. When the sensor captures the weight of the product, it automatically locks the poundage; and if the customer presses the “memory” button, the value is stored and the customer is looking through the memory. When the value is displayed, if the value viewed at this time is the largest value, the value will flash three times to remind the customer.

Answer: I haven't done it, but I suppose you can? You would need to fasten the bow to a stationary object. This scale locks after 2 or 3 seconds, but you can look at the scale while you pulling the string back (because you would only need one hand since the bow would be fastened to something). I hope this helps.

Answer: Yes it works perfectly. I had one but I let it get ruined by leaving the batteries in too long so I am going to order another.

How do you disable the "lock" feature? I tried pushing tare but that just resets it to zero.

Answer: You just turn it off and it resets. Take a picture of the weight with your iphone before you reset it for your records.

Answer: Dont push tare....

Answer: Who cares...

Does this show weight in pounds and ounces? Meaning 10.5 pounds would show as 10 pounds 8 ounces?

Answer: Pounds and ounces to the hundredths like this: 00.00 You want ounces, you'll need a calculator. Multiply the hundredths of a pound by 16 like this: .18 x 16 = 2.88 - just under 3 oz.

Answer: I just checked my scale and it reads in pounds, ounces and kilograms. I interpret that as 1.25 lbs equals one and a quarter pounds or 20 ozs. If you change the scale to ounces it would read 20, etc.

Answer: Yes it does, lbs & ozs.

Answer: Yes it does very accurate for the price

Does the weight stay on the display for a few minutes after you have completed weighting an object?

Answer: mine stays on less than a minute

Anyone use this to check draw weight on a bow?

Answer: i havent, but you should be able to...it goes up to 100 lbs

Has anyone used it for big cats? 50-100lb?

Answer: I have used the scale to weigh bags of salt up to 45 lbs. No problem. Works fine. Probably easier if you hang the scale from a fixed hook or similar, so that you can have both hands free to control the load. You can switch units (lbs., kgs) while the load is suspended.

Answer: I made a sling that attaches to it for weighing my goats and it works just fine.

Does it come with a little bag/case to carry it in?

Answer: No so I store/carry it in the original box.

Answer: Yes, it does.

Why can’t I return this item - it arrived faulty; have tried with several batteries, none work, problem with unit.

Answer: im not sure...you should be able to get a hold of amazon and ask them

Will the tape get rusted?

Answer: Yes. Just clean it with fresh water, not salt water. Give it a good wipe down and you should be okay.

Answer: likely esp in salt water areas---but mine has not yet

Answer: Not really sure. I've had it on my boat for a year out in the elements and it still looks new and everything works great

Answer: Yes

I just turned on the scale and it is displaying 8888, what am i doing wrong?

Answer: Ensure batteries are loaded correctly. If correctly inserted, turn unit back on and press unit to determine if it will cycle between pounds or kilograms. Ensure the scale is not in a temperature extreme environment such as below freezing. Find the instruction sheet to determine if this situation is described there. If everything listed here fails to remedy the situation, return for a refund.

Answer: hold the on/off button for a few seconds, the scale has to reset itself

What is the smallest decimal it can read?

Answer: I apologize I am not sure I bought as a gift for my son who lives in a different state.

This would be intended as a gift. What kind of packaging is it in? is it labeled as a fish scale?

Answer: Yes, there is a color box in it and it is labeled a fish scale.

Will this product be available again anytime soon?

Has anyone used this for measuring grain

Answer: It will provide accurate weight for any item up to the operating limit for the device. The item being weighed is irrelevant.

What is the max before it will break?

Answer: If you read the description you will see that the max is 110 pounds.

Answer: 110 lbs

Answer: Read the product description at the top of the page!

Does this have a peak weight function

Answer: It doesn't have a peak weight "function". It does have a TARE function and the max. weight is 110lb/50kg.

Answer: It may. But, unfortunately I've not caught a fish big enough to test it. In saying that, this is the best scale I've ever owned.

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frequent customer : Uncomfortable to hold, useless for large fish

It's ok for small things, not very accurate but you get the ballpark idea. For large fish or objects it's useless. Hook is flat and small, doesn't hold up very well. Trying to lift anything over 20 lbs is incredibly uncomfortable since the meter is very small and there is no additional grip space without blocking screen. The metal handle is a joke, only a child could fit their hand through that tiny slit.

Adrian G Percival : Great tool - great value

I didn't expect much for the price but was pleasantly surprised. Good build quality. Intuitive design. Nicely packaged. We have some automated swing gates and the clutches are supposed to be set to slip with 40 lbs of resistance. Yeah, good luck getting that without something like this. This device makes it easy. I suppose the pros have something even better (our guys want $125 an hour from the moment the truck leaves the shop until it returns). For what I saved doing it myself, I could buy 40 of these things and I don't have to hang out for a few days to see if they'll respond. Accuracy is ok for what I do.

Lisa : Garbage

Bought this item as a gift. So I wasn’t opened right away. Product arrived damaged and return window has closed guess it’s just garbage. Beware!!!

Erwin Lopez : A great scale for fishing that is also great for other uses such as weighing luggages

My main purpose for buying it so that I can measure and weigh my catch. One of the best part of this product is that it has a built in measuring tape. It also include 2 AAA batteries. This is a nice feature as that is one less thing to think about. Other than installing the batteries, it is ready to go. i did do a small "test" to see how accurate it was. I had some weights that i use for fishing and the scale accurately measure the weight. Other than it being .1 ounce off at time, it has been quite reliable. For the price I paid for, this was a great purchase.

JOEL M PROVONCHA : Product failed on first day

Batteries that came with it were dead . Put in new batteries seems to be working ok. The hanging hook doesn't work well and not easy to read in the sun

Daniel turnbow : Great scale cheep price

Accurate Comes with battery’s will Be buying a second one for my second tackle box

Erwin Lopez : A great scale for fishing that is also great for other uses such as weighing luggages

Amazon Customer : The scale works nice. I just did some calibration checks and the ...

The scale works nice. I just did some calibration checks and the measurements look quite good. The lock function is quite usefull (mainly because I bought the scale to check the poundage of my bow) and it locks the measurement after 2s (but the scale needs to be steady). And, I thought the material of the scale strong. Just for completeness I attached 2 graphs showing its performance... in overall, it seems to have about 4% of discrepancy with the real weight.

John Paris : Worthless

Looks great - price is right, but I just set mine up and it told me that a 30-pound bag weighs 2.7 pounds ... made multiple attempts to get an accurate reading - used brand new batteries, still no luck. Very disappointing.

Kenshin Vu : It's good. Now let's go fishing.

Pretty accurate. I'm not worry about 1-2 oz off. See details vs a food scale.

Ryan V. : Great scale, even greater price

This is a great scale! My brother and cousin bought one of these and after having good luck with them for a few months, I decided to get one myself. The accuracy of the scale is great too. When I attached my Fish Grip Jr. to the scale and weighed fish, it was only off by 0.03 oz. We weighed a few fish on the water during the Big Bass Bash, and weighed in two of them on the official certified weigh-in scale. On the water one fish weighed 4.15, and the other weighed 4.59. At the certified weigh-in scale the smaller fish was 4.12 and the larger fish was 4.56. This is totally worth $10.

Tecno Geek : Not Usable

Update 2/5/2020: Customer Service contacted me about my review and offered to replace or refund me. I think that is excellent customer service and appreciate it. I am using a different solution so I opted for a refund.

Bought this to take constant measurements of a tank that I am filling. It stops measuring after a couple of seconds and does not work for that purpose. You need to put the whole weight on at once, otherwise it just locks in the weight after a few seconds. The other issue is the backlight does not stay on long enough. Directions are written in poor Chinese English and are hard to follow.

DJ : Very accurate and dependable

I put these scales in April, 2019 and they are still going strong! I've probably used these scales in at least 10 fishing tournaments (inshore redfish circuit) and are pretty much dead on when we're at the official tournament scales. I need accurate scales because I'm trying to make $ in these tournament. And that's in saltwater too! And these are easily as good a scale as other scales that cost literally 3X more than these. And the battery life is really long too. I've also used these scales offshore too with the most recent being a 68lb Wahoo. The scales at the marina, read the same weight as these did! Wow!!! I've changed the battery once since I purchased these scales and it was more a precautionary deal because the scales, lights, etc. were still working fine.
Buy these, you won't be disappointed

DJ : Very accurate and dependable

Tella D. : Broke down; replaced by manufacturer

I purchased this product on March 20th. On April 22nd, after a month of moderate use weighing items of 2-15 lb, it went dead, and did not revive with fresh batteries. My order summary says that "the window for returns has closed." I was a bit surprised that there appears to be no mechanism for returning a defective product.

About a week after posting my original review, the manufacturer emailed me and offered to replace the balance. Another week later, the replacement arrived, in perfect working order. I haven’t tested it extensively because I had replaced it with a different model in the meantime.

One of the stars was lost for the break-down; the other, for the slow replacement, which is, at least partially, the responsibility of Amazon.

dgh : Had to mod it~

Works well~

My only qualm is the hook was too small for my needs (weighing fish), so I replaced it with a larger hook off an old stringer.

With this mode it's perfect for me~

See attached photo

UPDATE : Company reached out to me and issued a partial refund. I told them the hook being too small wasn't that big of a deal, but they issued it anyway. Customer Service is very good, I feel if I received a broken unit they would replace it ASAP.

For this price and with this sort of customer service, you really have nothing to loose. I've use it a few times a week weighing the fish I catch. I use it while bank fishing and boat fishing and has been tossed to a buddy more times then I'd like to admit. Works fine and has never given me any issues other then the small hook, what can I say, I catch big fish ! Hahaha~

Matt Wiens : Not waterproof, drip proof, rain proof

Loved the scale. Very easy to use and read. Unfortunately, I had it next to me and it started to rain. 5 minutes later it didn’t work anymore.

Update. Amazon sent me another one the next day. I was very happy. Put the batteries in the unit and it started smoking right away. We pulled the batteries out immediately. Put them back in and as you would expect... it didn’t work. Changed to a refund. Sorry guys.

Frank Arena : Surprising for the price

I just wanted something that could give me a weight of a fish that I could keep in my tacklebox. This unit surprised me. It is very accurate, the tape measure that is on the side is a huge plus for checking legality of the fish, the display is easy to read even in the sun, and it is not super bulky and takes very little room in my box. I do not regret the purchase at all.

Robert B. Langston : Overall good value for Price

Very accurate when compared to 2 other brands. I do haver to issues with the scale. First it is a bit difficult to hang the fish on the hook. Second, while trying to get the fish on the hook, it sometimes registers a false reading and gets stuck, requiring me to turn it off and then back on. The scale would benefit greatly from a decent fish hanger.

Mark MacDougall : It's dead / Was replaced

Purchased Jan 15th, 2018. It did work for a while, and seemed accurate. It's dead now. It may have been dead for months now, because I don't regularly use it. It wasn't damaged or immersed. I changed the batteries and cleaned the contacts. Still dead.

Cheap import electronic device.

EDIT:. The seller shipped a new scale free of charge. I wasn't expecting to receive a replacement, but was pleasantly surprised. This is more of a testament to the seller than the actual product.

Big Joe : Excellent For Weighing Propane Tanks

I've never found an accurate propane gauge, so decided to go another direction with this inexpensive scale. If you're interested, here's how. Weigh the tank. Subtract the tare (empty) weight which is stamped on the tank collar (TW). And then divide by 4.3. The result will be the number of gallons in the tank. (20 lb. tanks hold about 4.7 gallons and 30 lb. about 7 gallons). This method will also tell you if you're being cheated when you do the "tank swap" thing. (Hint - you probably are).

This little scale has a nice bright display, and will "lock" the reading if you hold what you're weighing very still for a couple of seconds. Very happy with the purchase and price.

Annie Nguyen : Surprising accurate and easy to use

I tested the accuracy with some dumbbell weights and surprisingly, this scale is quite accurate! the back-lit lighting makes it easy to read during the day and nighttime. The only suggestion I would make is with the hook. Its good for most applications, but for for fishing, it should be larger or come with a clamp-grip adapter.

Fluffpuppypup : Accurate

I am stunned by how accurate this weighs, and how well built this is. I use this to weigh the gear that will go into our backpacks so we divide the gear appropriately for the adults and the children. No more guesswork about weight. It is essential as we do not want to overload the kids with weight. Kids should only carry 10-15 percent of their bodyweight to prevent injury. Using this scale helps us to trim down the list of stuff we bring, and to chose wisely about the types of items the kids (and adults) want to bring. The scale is sturdy - my pack usually weighs around 40-45 pounds, and it hangs on the scale like nothing. The screen is easy to read and bright. The tare function works well. Simple tool for accurate load out.

Troy Walz : Disappointed

I wouldn't waste your money. I thought it was built nice was pretty stout. Used it one night and it weighed accurate. Went to use it again and it must have gotten wet. I had it in the cubby on my boat.. dosnt work anymore. Not sure why you would want a scale that isnt at least water resistant. One good thing it was to hold the paper in the garbage when I threw it away.

Chris : Great little scale. The best I've ever owned for fishing.

Okay really? Under $15 for an incredibly accurate fish scale that's easy to use. I could do without the little tape measure but others might like this feature. For fishing I held the hook in a pair of pliers and ground the flat end to a point - easier to get it under the fishes chin to weight it. Also you can weigh your net, push the "tare" button which will zero the weight out and then put the fish in the net to weigh it and know the exact weight. I love this little scale. Note, I dropped in in the lake - oops - and retrieved it quickly - and shook any water I could out of it. It quit working (duh) but, after I let it dry in the sun for a couple hours, it, once again, works like a charm. Pretty sturdily built for a little $13 scale.

Jim S. : Close in Accuracy

Bought to weigh fish. Out of the box I hung the below weights, and received the coordinating readings. Overall, not bad at all. Fits easily in my tackle box.

Weight: Reading

2.5 lbs: 2.56
5.0 lbs: 5.20
10 lbs: 10.22

The weights could be slightly off as well. Either way, accurate enough for my needs.

Honkwomp : They emphasize you can't get this wet big fail

They failed to mention that this is not waterproof and therefore a major fail as a fish scale. Of course you don't find that out until you have the product in your hand and read the instructions. You can also find that out by looking in the questions but nowhere in the product description does it tell you it can't handle getting wet. Hence my one star review

Juan Rangel : Five Stars

Great scale. Fits in the pocket and mad it easy to weigh and measure fish while bass fishing!

Gerry S. : Worth the money.

Use this mainly for package shipping estimates and discovered there was only 0.2 tenths of a pound difference between the Dr.meter scale weight and the UPS store scale. Quality is good. Handle is good. Display is easy to read.

C. Pilot : Nice fishing scale

I haven't been using it for very long, so my durability rating may not be accurate, but at this point I can definitely give this item 5 stars. I've used it on four different fish so far, and it was quick and easy to grab it, turn it on, and weigh the fish. I have a very accurate postal scale at home that tested the accuracy of this scale and after it got to 15lbs, it was off by 0.01 oz. I think that's more than acceptable. Don't know how long it will last, but I'm happy with it so far.

C. Gray : All around good scale

Works perfectly, lightweight, compact. Seems accurate.

George E. : OK for the price but limited

For the price it is an OK scale. However it is best used hung from a hook and item placed on it, and not moving. Trying to lift a weigh with it and holding it high enough to read the numbers on a dial that is hard to read unless you are looking straight on it is not easy. In addition if there is a slight movement the numbers will not lock and just bounce up and down. Its hard to hold it steady with a suitcase hanging from it. You just have to be able to read the bouncing number. I find it hard to imagine how it can be used to weigh a flapping fish from a side of a boat , too much movement. It seems fairly accurate with light weights up to 10 lbs , I could not test it with heavier weight as there was too much movement holding it in my hand. Email to manufacturer just confirmed that "yes the weight needs to be steady". Perhaps a round not digital scale with a mechanical reset-able marker may work better for these applications. The hook link to scale looks flimsy no way can this weigh 110 lbs. Chose your applications carefully, and it helps if one person holds it while another reads the weight.

TWilhite : Works for me!

I tested this scale on some small dumbbells for accuracy. I have no intention of send this off to the bureau of weights and measures for an accuracy reading but the 5 lb weight showed a reading of 5 lbs. Good enough for me. The tape measure I didn't realize was included is ok. For the size of fish I catch, it should be just fine. If I land a really big one, I fear the tape might not retract completely. I like that I can later use it for luggage or other small items I need to weigh but this will primarily live in my tackle box.

Hawkeye249 : READ ME - Nice device + crap batteries - UPDATED

This is my second purchase of this device - I Like it!
It is the second purchase because within a short time the little used first one died,
due to a cheap included battery leaking!
Buy the device, throw away the included batteries and use alkaline batteries for increased joy.
If the Seller reads this, he/she should either Not include batteries,
or include alkaline and bump the selling price accordingly.

Mar 15, 2019 - I bought the first scale in June 2018 and only got around to using it in November.
By that time one/both batteries had leaked, ruining the electronics.
Even with five months elapsed time, the seller insisted on giving me a refund.
As a result, I've changed my review from 3 stars to 5.
They requested I remove my original review. That isn't fair if they still ship with discounted batteries.

If you buy one, swap in quality batteries immediately.

Ed : It is not water proof.

Update 09/16/18.
Leveled up to 4 stars. The company stepped in and sent a replacement scale. What a wonderful customer service! Still, please be aware it is not water proof if you are planning to use it as fishing scale. If they put this in the description, it would save them and all buyers a lot of headache.

Original review.
It is advertised as fishing scale. On the second fishing trip it got splash of water on it during fish measuring. Scale died immediately. This item is not water tight and cannot be used for fishing! False advertisement! Amazon should take an action against this seller I think. Buyers be aware!

Frank Arena : Surprising for the price

Mister Paradise : Excellent hand-held, hanging scale

I don't know what "version" of the product I got, but mine is excellent. I'm not saying that it doesn't match the picture, it matches exactly. I'm saying I have none of the problems that others have reported. Maybe mine is a more recent model, but it functions perfectly and although it's made in China, the instructions are easy to read and follow.

One thing to keep in mind is that it must be vertical when you turn it on, and when you want to unlock a locked weight.

Peter B. : Can't be outside...but good customer service

I had this unit for 1 week before the display fogged up and it was useless. I left it inside my boat in a place where it didn't get wet, but just being out in the humidity was enough to ruin it. I tried to save it, put it in the oven for 30 minutes at 150 degrees, but no luck. Tossed it in the trash.
UPDATE: 12/26/19 . The company saw this and reached out to me. They've send me another unit to test out, but here in New Hampshire I'm not going to be out fishing until April/May so I can't really test it out until then. Due to them reaching out and doing what they can to resolve the problem I increased it to 3 stars as that is some great customer service. I'll update more over the summer.

Ed : It is not water proof.

B.T.S. : Compact scale that works

I bought a couple of these under varying brands and had to return them due to defective LCD screens. This one seems to be built better and hasn't given me any problems. It's small as you can see in the photo, does a great job weighing fish, will weigh packages I need to ship, and luggage so I don't get dinged with heavyweight fees on flights. I haven't had a need to use the tape measure but I'm glad it's added on there just in case.

JJR : Good deal

I got this to weigh my lambs and it works great. It's half the price of the scale specifically marketed for lambs and goes up to a higher weight. Works perfect for what I'm using it for. If I had to come up with a flaw my only complaint is that it turns off too soon. I am hard-pressed to catch the lamb and get it in the sling before the scale turns off. It's a petty complaint but that's the only negative thing I can think of.

David : Not water proof

This item was not water proof at all

Sarah K. : Only worked for a couple fishing trips

The hook is kinda small and hard to weigh larger fish. It worked great for a couple trips then it died. Replaced the batteries and still wouldn’t work. Waste of money

Daniel turnbow : Great scale cheep price

Accurate Comes with battery’s will Be buying a second one for my second tackle box

Ryan V. : Great scale, even greater price

L. McNamara : Used once for a trip, no issues. Took ...

Used once for a trip, no issues. Took the batteries out and put it away, and when I set it up again, it was dead. Not impressed.

update: company sent a surprise replacement. that was nice of them. unfortunately, this one didn't work at all. I tried it with the provided batteries, and I tried it with brand new lithiums, and it didn't even turn on.

Ryan V. : Great scale, even greater price

L. McNamara : Used once for a trip, no issues. Took ...

KevinOrKimber : Solid & Reliable on second try

**Update June 2020 - customer service did refund but was concerned about review/rating. I told them that I would not increase it just because of refund & that I didn’t need a replacement, but if they sent one, we would test it out. They did and I can honestly say that the replacement device worked well. It is very solid and would’ve received 5 stars up front had this been our first experience.

*Update May 2020 - customer service reached out and offered replacement or refund. They responded quickly & were very professional, so I’ve added a star.

Worked fine for smaller weights. Display was good. Fell apart when weighing something that was approximately 55lbs. It was after our return window, so couldn’t return it.

Tommy D : Fairly accurate and versitile

This scale is easy to use and versatile. We use it in our barn to weigh rabbits. We just hang it by the handle. Then we attach a bucket or basket from the hook. Hit the "tare" button to zero the scale, and place the animal in the basket. Works great! We've also used it to weigh chickens. We haven't tested it against a calibrated scale, but when we took our rabbits to show, it seemed that this scale might have been weighing a little less than an ounce more than the scale at the show. Note: this scale does weigh in .00 (hundredths) of a pound. It does not measure in ounces.

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