I think the time has come to buy some scales for the tackle box.Im hoping the time may come soon when I might want to wiegh a fish.I checked out Ebay seems like they go from
I know you said you didn't want digital, but I've got one of these and they are surprisingly accurate.
Ebay 220812344246 Still on the original batteries after 2 years.
Thanks Brian I guess battery operated devises are now a lot more efficient than they used to be,Im probably carrying some old bagage. 
Theres a nice Lineaeffe digital one on Ebay comes with a sling and a carry bag, item no 290628119612 looks OK. Anybody got one? 
Johnnyb.
For the PBSBAC Open we bought the following in 22lb/10kg and 99lb/45kg.
Excellent service from http://www.scalesexpress.com
But these 55lb ones are a good all rounder.
http://www.scalesexpress.com/salter-breckn...5-kg-55-lb.html
We bought the smaller set to give greater accuracy of 1/4oz in for the smaller species that are weighed in.
Just be wary of Ebay as often there is no warranty and \ or it is more hassle than it is worth as often the sellers are geared only for selling and not customer service!
I have the Berkley pistol grip scales to 65lb and they are ace, even at weighing onboard. Mark at AA has them at
I have the same ones as Brian (Ebay 220812344246) - had them over 2yrs on the original battery, nice & small in the tackle box and accurate too. I've even managed to use them once or twice
Duncan