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Reuben Heaton

Company Reuben Heaton needs little introduction in the angling community: their products have a solid reputation for quality and precision with a history that dates back to the late 1920s when it first started manufacturing in the UK. Their original product line was fishing reels but they are now better known for their high-quality weighing scales that are respected worldwide for their reliability and performance. Reuben Heaton scales are the gold standard at angling events and they’re a must-have bit of kit for spearos for weighing every catch.

Reuben Heaton

    More about Reuben Heaton:

    Reuben Heaton is a company with more than 160 years of history. Established in 1857 and now a well-known name in the angling community, they started to make angling scales in the early 1900s. Back then, these were simple spring balances – and it wasn’t until the 1920s that their dial scales appeared in the company’s catalogue, alongside many other innovative engineered products.

    The first dial scales were made of hefty cast iron – this was then replaced by a lighter aluminium, and these scales were soon in common usage along the UK’s canals and river banks. By the 80s, Reuben Heaton had also developed individual anglers.

    Reuben Heaton - a vintage scale

    Above: A beautiful Reuben Heaton vintage scale from Amanda Hamilton Interior Design. Photo used with permission.

    The firm continues to be based in the UK in Warwickshire but they are now known across the world for their flagship product: their superb quality analog and digital weigh scales and weighing equipment, amongst other products. Their fishing scales are used in events across the world, most recently at the 2024 Sea Angling Classic; and their brand has been further bolstered by their sponsorship of many sports teams and event, such as the BYCAC British Young Carpers, KAOTY UK kayak competition series, Zandermania and the British Carp Angling Championships, not to mention a number of individual anglers.

    Our Reuben Heaton range:

    We are currently stocking 4 of the Reuben Heaton fishing scales which we think offer the best options for our customers. These include:

    Reuben Heaton fishery match scale: this has been designed for angling competitions so despite its compact size, it does offer a very high degree of accuracy, comparable to the original large diameter match scales. It features dual revolution dial graphics so that you can take precise readings and these are easily visible to both you and any onlooking competitors!

    Reuben Heaton specimen hunter scale: this has been going sinceย 1988, and continues to be popular amongst spearos and specialist anglers alike, thanks to its exceptional accuracy with a precision of over one part in 500. It’s the go-to choice for both competition and specimen anglers. A standout features of this scale is the Enhanced Vision System (EVS), which greatly improves readability in both normal and low-light conditions, reducing glare from sunlight or head torches for better dial visibility.

    Reuben Heaton 7000 Series Digital Scale mk 2: this ultra-durable digital scale has a large, high-visibility LCD screen and active backlight system, for clear readings in any lighting conditions. Its second-generation software provides precise measurements, and the memory facility allows for easy storage of weight data. The scale also includes a recalibration feature for long-term accuracy.

    Note that we offer the 7000 Series as either ‘certified’ or not, certified scales being confirmed as accurate for competitive level and can be used for verification of records.

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