Weigh sling Watch this space

Hi Eric, i would be very interested in one of these.

Cheers,

Dave

Hi Eric, i would be very interested in one of these.
Cheers,
Dave

-davmut

Hi Dave

I post on here as soon as they are available

Eric

Cracking peice of kit, needs a couple of tiny modifications but apart from that spot on.

Any chance of 1 being ready before i go to France last week in July?? Can always call it field testing!!

hi eric id be interested in one as am looking for a new weigh sling

Hi Boys

Will be a few weeks as don't want to sell any until we know their right. We used one at pondwood the other day  (the prototype)  It worked perfectly on the  smaller cats but had a balance problem with the 37 lb fish so have tp iron that out also upgrading the closure.

Will try and get one for you if at all possible Dave.

They will all be hand made here in England not China! I think you will be pleased when you see them, we had a guy at pondwood wanted to buy the prototype so that was encouraging and the fishery owner wants to push them too.

Will post some pics of the prototype so you can see what is on offer.

Eric

Cheers Eric. let me know how you get on. I need a new sling before i go so if ready in time i will deffo have one.

Hi Lads

Ok here are some pictures of the prototype as promised, it will only be slightly different from this one but this will give you a good idea of what its like.

Eric

Just a thought guys, is it possible to offset the handles to take account of the fact that all a cats weight is at the head end? i have found that sometimes the sling can tilt abit due to this, but it could be eliminated by offset handles.

Thats exactly what we are working on dave.Getting the balance of the handles right

Eric

All i can say is great minds think alike!! lol

H Dave,

Ok modifications have been made and it is back out for field testing so is looking good for you getting one for France as long as there are no problems with the mods.

Think we have solved the balance problem by extending the handles so now you can move the hook on the scales towards the front or back to balance out the fish. Putting the handle further forward didn't work..

Eric

Ok Guys

GOOD NEWS  weigh sling is now finalised spec as follows:

70 inches long  (approx)

16 inches deep  (approx)

Fibre glass support bars  (removeable)  break down to approx 24 inches for packing.

nylon zip at each end .  (finishes approx 1 inch short of bottom to allow drainage)

Inside surface  coated for easy cleaning / protection of fish.

Camo finish.

Black handles 3/4 the length of the sling for balancing on scales.

Waterproof both inside and out for easy cleaning.

comes complete with its own sleeve.

weighs approx 2.25 lbs dry.

Sizes are approximate because they are all individually hand made so my vary slightly 1/2 inch or so.

If any one wants larger or smaller we can make to order pm me for price.

the first batch of 5 will be available to order from early next week  @ £50 plus £5 p&p

I will post pics of first one off the sewing machines which should by week.end.

Eric

Hi Eric, can i order mine now please? How do you want me to pay for it? I can pay by paypal or cheque so let me know. A new weigh sling is what i need to re-start my season - aint had a fish in weeks!

Hi Dave

I have you down for one already mate yors will be the first one we send out as I know you wanted one by end of the month. paypal we be fine.

Eric

Cheers mate, send me the details and i'll pay you now (keeps it out of the clutches of the missus!! lol).

Ok Guys Good news !  Price rollback as they say at Asda. Now we have started making them we have discovered we can drop the price!

They are now £50 including postage and packing.

Just waiting delivery of fibre Glass rods and we are good to go.

Payment sent Eric.

Cheers,
Dave

Hi Dave

Your weigh sling is winging its way too you as we speak. Let me know when it arrives.
regards
Eric