weighing small fish

[wlaw]

whats the best way to weigh smaller single specimens? generally roach, rudd, skimmers, small bream and small carp (you get the idea). i have a weighing sling for carp but thats huge and a little unnecessary...

i was told before that weighing them in plastic carrier bags was ok but im a little skeptic anyone have any suggestions?

cheers

 

[newies_maggots]

i may get a battering for this but,....

i have weighed then in a plastic bag, as the bag does not register on the digi scales, then quickly returned safe

 

[tomgriffin]

on "passion for angling" on home and leisure bob james and chris yates used a plastic bag to weigh their specimen roach they caught on the kennet, so i can see why you can use it for your specimens.

 

[newies_maggots]

thats ok then....

i dont see the harm myself in using a plastic (tescos) bag...

 

[Miggy]

its fine to use a plastic bag, it helps to stop the slime coming off the fish as it does in a net. just dont be adding water to it to "round" off the weight you naughty buggers []

 

[Alan lever]

To be honest I think most people have weighed them in a plastic bag including myself. It wont be long before someone says its wrong