the present invention is a culling device that comprises a cable element , a retainer element and a floating element . when in use , the device is attached to a fish by way of the retainer element , which may be a clip , hook or other suitable element . the cable element is the link between the retainer element and the floating element . the floating element provides buoyancy to the device as a whole , and serves the purpose of indicating the weight of the fish to which the device is attached . the present invention further comprises a kit , the kit potentially including a plurality of devices , a scale , or some combination thereof . the present invention further comprises a method of using a device or kit . the present invention further comprises embodiments where a device disclosed herein is used on an animal other than a fish .