Thill TSB00 Bobbers Review
Our verdict
The Thill TSB00 is a single X-Large brass bobber priced at $6.99. Its 4.1-star rating across 391 reviews is the lowest of the five bobbers compared here, and it shows 0+ bought last month, a demand signal that's hard to ignore next to its competitors.
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Anglers who specifically want a brass, X-Large single-piece float and don't mind that it's currently the lowest-rated and lowest-demand option among the bobbers compared here.
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Skip it if recent buyer demand matters to your decision, since it's showing 0+ bought last month. Anyone comparing ratings should also note its 4.1 stars trail every other bobber in this lineup by at least half a star.
- Material Brass
- Size X-Large
- Pieces 1
- Priced 39% below the category median ($11.49 across 56 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.1/5
4.1 average across 391 owner ratings
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Popularity3.4/5
391 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
Someone browsing brass bobbers by material alone might land on the Thill TSB00 first, since brass isn't a common spec among the floats compared here. At $6.99 for a single X-Large piece, it sits in the middle of the price range, cheaper than the $8.64 Thill AF-SLIP and far below the $61.26 Saddle FR520.
But the numbers around it tell a more cautious story. Its 4.1-star rating across 391 reviews is the lowest in this group, trailing the next-lowest by half a star or more. More strikingly, it shows 0+ bought last month, a stark contrast to the AF-SLIP's 500+ or the Bomber BSWPPPPO's 100+.
The 391-review count is substantial, so the rating isn't based on a thin sample, which makes the gap harder to write off. Compared to the rest of this lineup, where every other product sits at 4.6 stars or higher, the TSB00 reads as the outlier both in current demand and in accumulated buyer satisfaction, even though it remains in stock and available to order.
Pros
- Brass construction is a distinct material choice, unlike the wood or plastic floats elsewhere in this group
- X-Large sizing suits anglers who specifically want a bigger single float
- 391 reviews is a substantial sample size, the second largest in this comparison
- Priced at $6.99, it undercuts both the Saddle FR520 and the Thill AF-SLIP
Cons
- 4.1-star rating is the lowest among the five bobbers compared here
- 0+ bought last month is by far the weakest demand signal in this group
- Sold as a single piece, unlike the AF-SLIP's 5-pack or Torpedo's 3-pack
- No stated target species or technique, unlike the Bass-labeled AF-SLIP
- Rating gap of half a star or more versus every other product here is hard to overlook
Specifications
| Material | Brass |
|---|---|
| Size | X-Large |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
Brass as a bobber material is unusual next to the wood and plastic floats elsewhere in this comparison, and X-Large sizing suggests it's meant for heavier rigs or larger bait than the ounce-scale plastic floats built for fly fishing. In principle, that combination could suit anglers targeting bigger fish where a small float wouldn't provide enough visible movement on a strike. But specs alone don't explain the gap between this product and its competitors on rating and recent demand. A 4.1-star average sitting below every other bobber here, several of which post 4.6 or 4.7 stars, suggests something about the experience isn't matching buyer expectations as consistently as the wood and plastic alternatives in this same price range.
What buyers say
The pattern here is unusual: 391 reviews is a large enough sample to trust the 4.1-star average, yet 0+ bought last month suggests current buyers aren't choosing it, at least not in the volume the AF-SLIP or Bomber BSWPPPPO are seeing. That combination, a sizable review history paired with negligible recent purchase activity, reads differently than a new product still building a track record. It looks more like a product that once sold steadily but has since fallen out of favor next to competitors posting higher ratings, which may be why shoppers comparing options in this category are passing it over now.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the Thill TSB00 show 0+ bought last month?
The listing doesn't explain the drop directly, but compared to competitors like the Thill AF-SLIP at 500+ bought last month, the TSB00's recent demand is clearly much lower. Its 4.1-star rating, the lowest in this group, may be a factor in that gap.
Is brass a better bobber material than wood or plastic?
Brass offers a distinct weight and durability profile, suited to X-Large sizing for bigger rigs. But material alone doesn't explain this product's below-average 4.1-star rating, so buyers should weigh the rating pattern alongside the material choice.
How many bobbers come with the TSB00 purchase?
Just one X-Large piece for $6.99. That's fewer pieces per dollar than the Thill AF-SLIP's 5-pack at $8.64 or the Torpedo TPS-1/3's 3-pack at $4.19.