Frabill 2152 Fishing Net Review
Our verdict
The Frabill 2152 fishing net costs $25.41 and carries a 4.3 star rating across 1,800 reviews, by far the largest sample size among the nets compared here, making it the safest budget pick even though the pricier Frabill 9510 and the 3 1154 both edge it out slightly on rating.
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Anglers who want a landing net backed by the largest review sample in this comparison, 1,800 reviews, at a mid-range price of $25.41, and who value a long track record over the newest or cheapest option.
Skip if
Skip it if you want the absolute lowest price, since the Fishing Net Trap runs $15.98, or if you need a larger net for bigger fish, since the Frabill 9510 is sized at 20 by 23 inches and this listing gives no comparable size figure.
- Material Blend
- Weight 0.01 Ounces
- Technique Seine Net
- Size One Size
- Color Multi
- Pieces 1.0 Count
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 1,800 owner ratings
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Popularity4.6/5
1,800 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Landing a fish boatside without the net snagging or flexing at the wrong moment is the whole point of carrying one, and the Frabill 2152 covers that base with a seine net design in a one size fit. The blended material and multi color finish are built for the kind of net you keep clipped to a vest or laid across the gunwale rather than a specialized presentation piece.
At $25.41 it lands in the middle of the pack. The 3 1154 undercuts it slightly at $24.99 with a nylon build meant for wade fishing, while the Fishing Net Trap comes in cheapest at $15.98 as a foldable crab trap style net. The Frabill 9510 sits well above all three at $89.99, built as a larger 20 by 23 inch netting design rather than a compact seine net.
Where the Frabill 2152 pulls ahead is review volume. Its 1,800 reviews dwarf the 668 on the Frabill 9510, the 356 on the Fishing Net Trap, and the 196 on the 3 1154, giving its 4.3 star average the most statistical backing in the group. Bought last month sits at 100+, matched by the Frabill 9510 but behind the 3 1154's 400+, suggesting steady rather than surging demand.
Pros
- 1,800 reviews, the largest sample size of any fishing net in this comparison
- 4.3 star average rating backed by that large review base
- Mid-range price of $25.41, cheaper than the Frabill 9510's $89.99
- One size seine net design suited to general freshwater use
- 100+ bought last month shows ongoing, steady demand
- Currently in stock and ships as a 1.0 count unit
Cons
- Listed weight of 0.01 ounces gives buyers no real sense of the net's actual heft
- Bought last month of 100+ trails the 3 1154's 400+
- Rating of 4.3 stars trails both the Frabill 9510 at 4.5 and the 3 1154 at 4.4
- No stated size dimension beyond One Size, unlike the Frabill 9510's listed 20 by 23 inch frame
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Technique | Seine Net |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Multi |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | FRABILL 2152 Fishing Equipment Nets & Traps |
Performance notes
The Frabill 2152 is built as a seine net, a style with a fine mesh bag meant to scoop and hold fish rather than the wider frame nets used for boat side landing of larger fish. Its one size classification suggests a single hoop and handle configuration rather than a choice of frame dimensions, which simplifies buying but leaves buyers without a size spec to compare against the Frabill 9510's stated 20 by 23 inch frame. The blend material construction is a general description rather than a specific fabric callout, and the multi color finish points to a mixed color scheme rather than a single solid tone. The listed weight of 0.01 ounces is almost certainly a data entry artifact rather than the true weight of a full net and handle, so it should not be used to judge portability or pack weight against the other nets in this comparison.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 1,800 reviews is one of the largest review bases in this comparison, more than double the Frabill 9510's 668 and nearly ten times the 3 1154's 196. That volume makes the 4.3 figure a relatively stable read on how the net performs across a wide range of buyers, even though it sits slightly below the 4.5 star Frabill 9510 and the 4.4 star 3 1154. Bought last month of 100+ matches the Frabill 9510 exactly but falls well short of the 3 1154's 400+, which points to a product with a long, established customer base rather than one currently spiking in popularity. Consistent demand over a large review history is arguably a stronger signal than a smaller net's recent surge.
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Frequently asked questions
How many reviews does the Frabill 2152 fishing net have?
The Frabill 2152 has 1,800 reviews on Amazon, the largest review count among the fishing nets compared here, well ahead of the Frabill 9510's 668, the Fishing Net Trap's 356, and the 3 1154's 196. Its 4.3 star average is drawn from that large sample.
How does the Frabill 2152 compare in price to other fishing nets?
At $25.41, it costs slightly more than the 3 1154's $24.99 and the Fishing Net Trap's $15.98, but far less than the Frabill 9510's $89.99. It lands as a mid-range option among the four fishing nets compared here, closer to the budget end than the premium end.
What technique is the Frabill 2152 net designed for?
It is listed as a seine net, a style built around a fine mesh bag for scooping and holding fish, distinct from the wade fishing focus of the 3 1154 or the general netting design of the Frabill 9510. The one size classification means there is no separate hoop size to choose.