I have used fish measuring boards for decades as a professional fisheries biologist. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly as we have had boards made by several different outfits. So, I designed these boards using that experience. Whether you are an angler, researcher, or fish biologist, these boards will serve you well for years.
These boards are made from solid ash. The base boards are 3/4″ thick on the larger models to accommodate a rugged 3″ hinge with removable pin. The 36″ models hinge at 18″ so they fit in a backpack for remote work or carrying on the back of a snowmobile. The 48″ model hinges at 24″. These are perfect for fish like pike, muskies, and striped bass. We have also made many smaller one-piece fish boards.
We’ve added a couple laser engravers to the workshop recently and switched to laser engraved rulers on the fish measurement boards. The aluminum rulers were hard to get in 48 inches and became very pricey when we could find them. Not to mention they would peel from time to time. We had good luck with vinyl rulers, but still they could peel up at the ends. A laser engraved ruler will last forever. The are dead-on accurate. We still coat the surface with epoxy for a smooth, safe surface for the protection of the fish. We can also personalize your boards with the laser engraver. We can create any kind of ruler but the standard ruler has both English/Metric measurements. The sides and back are fastened with stainless steel wood screws. The boards are coated with spar urethane for a long-lasting finish.
We can do any special size you need.
Shoot us an email (info@ospreycrafts.com) if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Most of our orders are special sizes, but here are our standard sizes and prices:
Customers outside of the U.S. : Please contact me for shipping costs before ordering, so I can get you the best possible deal. info@ospreycrafts.com
Total length 36″ – Wooden sides and headboard– $50
Total length 48“- Wooden sides and headboard — $65
V-shaped 12″ — $50
Total length 36″ – Metal headboard– $50
Total length 48“- Metal headboard — $65