Originally Posted By: george1
Originally Posted By: esshup
The real Boga grip can be certified by the IFGA for record fish. I don't know if the knock-offs can. George has one that he uses, hopefully he'll chime in.

Scott, you are correct. I have used an early Boga for over 10 years and find it very accurate – and also correct that they are IGFA certifiable.
Just to confirm continued accuracy of my Boga, I checked the calibrated weight of a gallon of water and it weighed 8.35lbs – interpolated .25> .... correct weight of 1 gallon fresh water.

I have dunked it in salt and fresh water and it continues accurate – it's a well engineered piece of equipment.

docg, if your Boga is not consistently accurate I would speak with the manufacturer – this is one of the most popular scales in use for sport fishing – and the most “knocked-off”.

Originally Posted By: Dave Davidson1
What's the difference in an original Boga Grip and "newer ones?". Those things are expensive and the cost has kept me from buying one. If they aren't accurate why would anyone even want one?

I can understand that they are good for lipping fish but....

Dave, the Boga is VERY accurate and a very well engineered product.
Knockoffs are like comparing a jon boat to your Ranger... grin


N.E. Texas 2 acre and 1/4 acre ponds
Original george #173 (22 June 2002)