

Everyone wants to know what a big carp weighs, and weighing should be done quickly and with the welfare of the fish in mind. In this group you will find weigh and retention slings as well as scales, weigh bars and tripods. With them you get an accurate reading without putting the fish at risk.
































A weigh sling is a soft, water-permeable sling that the fish is moved into straight from the unhooking mat. Wet the sling and zero the scales with the sling attached before weighing, so the reading shows the weight of the fish alone.
You get a more accurate reading when the scales hang steady. A weigh bar spreads the load across both hands, and a tripod holds the scales still so you can read the result calmly. Lift the fish only a little way off the ground and keep the unhooking mat underneath it.
A retention sling lets you keep a fish resting quietly in the water for a short time, for example while you wait for morning light for photos. Check the rules of the water, place the sling in deep enough and cool water, and keep the time short.
Rinse your slings after use and dry them before packing them away.