use for tallying weights during 2024 Bass Pro Tour events .

Mike Jinkins heads up the MLF officials program and knows the Bubba inside and out . He called it “ one sharp cookie .”

“ I couldn ’ t be happier with it ,” Jinkins said . “ You can feel the quality the

moment you pick it up . The scale is comfortable to hold , simple to use , starts up fast and provides super accurate readings very quickly . It speeds up the weighing process so we ’ re able get fish back in the water as soon as possible . Download the Bubba Mobile App and there are all sorts of neat things you can do with it .”

First Impressions

It didn ’ t take long to see why Jinkins is so smitten with the Pro Series SFS . This scale has high quality written all over it .

Shaped like a radar gun , the scale is designed with a comfortable , pistol-grip handle and reddish , textured skin for a non-slip grip . A lockable lip clip or weigh hook ( both supplied ) attach to the stainless split ring at the base of handle .

The face of the scale features a full-color LCD screen and a series of waterproof buttons for navigating the three operational modes , adjusting screen brightness , choosing battery type , erasing memory , adjusting sleep time , changing the bag limit and the desired unit of weight measurement . The battery compartment at the nose of the unit is designed to accommodate the supplied lithium battery or 3 AA batteries .

The scale ’ s functions and features are clearly listed on the packaging , while detailed directions for navigating the different menus and operational modes are included in the paperback instruction manual . There ’ s also a video rundown available on Bubba ’ s YouTube channel .

Something else I really like is the rigid storage case .

It ’ s built to protect your investment . Bubba even throws in a decal for display on your truck or boat .

In Action

I found the instruction manual and tutorial video to be very helpful in learning the buttons and navigating the operational modes . It takes a little time to get comfortable with the device , but the built-in perks are well worth the trouble . It ’ s more than just a scale .

The start-up time is super quick . Just press the center hook button and the display lights up . Press the right arrow button for two seconds to access the settings , then use the up / down arrows to navigate the menu . Follow the prompts , and don ’ t be afraid to punch buttons and feel your way around . I used household objects to simulate fish and practice logging weights in the different tournament modes before I ever took the scale to the lake .

Final Thoughts

Whether you ’ re a tournament pro aiming to streamline the culling process or a recreational angler who just wants to keep accurate track of your heaviest five ( or have some fun competing against friends ), the Pro Series SFS is sure to be a welcome addition to your box of fishing tools . Easy to use and packed with high-tech features , this is one slick scale that gets even cooler when paired with the Bubba Mobile App , which is free for purchasers to download at the Apple or Google Play app stores . It ’ s arguably the smartest hand-held scale out there .