This is a no-brainer.

What is the point of fishing
if you don’t know the size of
the lunker you just pancaked?

There is no point.

So a scale and ruler are
no luxury in the tackle box.

They’re basic, essential.

If you’ve got a HawkEye
Sonic-Laser Scale, even better.

Now you’re in luxury.

The Hawkeye is a handheld, compact, electronic scale with a built-in, patented laser that measures the length of the fish.

Two models are available: the DS900SP with a hook to attach
the fish, and the DS900XP with a grip to hold the fish, especially
to avoid touching the bruiser for catch-and-release angling.

The scale, with a polarized LCD display, weighs fish to 100 pounds, accurate to the closest ounce.

A tare allows the weight to be offset to deduct a fish bag, container or such.

The laser, actually a laser-guided ultrasound, automatically measures the fish’s length.

After attaching the fish to the scale, the angler touches the tail to a solid surface, and the length is displayed on the LCD.

The Sonic-Laser Scale measures 6 inches tall by
2 ½ inches thick, is splash
proof, runs on one 9-volt
battery and comes with
a two-year warranty.

Just kick up the fish's weight and length a few notches when you
tell your friends about your catch, and your trip will be complete.

That's basic too!

For more information, visit the HawkEye Electronics Web site.

Click here for a catalog that includes the Sonic-Laser Scale. (pdf)