Frabill 1272 Bait Trap Review
Our verdict
At $19.99 for a two piece set, the Frabill 1272 Bait Trap is the cheapest and best selling trap in this lineup, moving 1,000+ units a month and holding a 4.4 star average across 7,700 reviews, more than double the next highest review count here.
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Crawfish anglers who want the lowest price in this group, a two trap set in one box, and the reassurance of a review count and monthly purchase volume far higher than any other trap compared here.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a trap for panfish or bass instead of crawfish, or if the slightly lower 4.4 star rating matters more to you than the 4.5 stars the 1271 and G40 both carry.
- Material Blend
- Weight 16 ounces
- Target Species Crawfish
- Color Multi
- Pieces 2
- Feature FRABILL 1272 Fishing Equipment Nets & Traps
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 7,700 owner ratings
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Popularity5.0/5
7,700 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
Crawfish trapping usually means setting several traps at once, and buying them by the pair keeps the cost per trap down. The Frabill 1272 Bait Trap is built for that, shipping as a two piece set made from a blend material, weighing 16 ounces, in a multi color finish, and listing crawfish as the target species. It is in stock at $19.99, the lowest price of the four traps compared here.
The sales numbers back up that low price. The 1272 has pulled in 7,700 reviews, more than double the Gee-Feets G40's 3,100 and far ahead of the Frabill 1271's 1,900, and it moves 1,000+ units a month compared with 100+ for the G40, 50+ for the 1271, and 200+ for the Eagle AMTG. Its 4.4 star average sits just under the 4.5 stars both the 1271 and G40 carry.
For crawfish anglers buying multiple traps, the 1272 combines the lowest price with by far the highest review count and purchase volume in this group. The small gap in star rating compared to Frabill's own 1271 is a fair tradeoff against saving over two dollars per trap and getting a matched pair in one purchase.
Pros
- Lowest price in this comparison at $19.99 for a two piece set.
- By far the highest review count here at 7,700, more than double the G40's 3,100.
- Sells 1,000+ units a month, well ahead of every other trap in this group.
- Ships as a pair, so crawfish anglers get two traps in one purchase.
- Crawfish specifically listed as the target species.
Cons
- 4.4 star average trails the 4.5 stars both the Frabill 1271 and Gee-Feets G40 carry.
- Blend material and 16 ounce weight are heavier per pair than the Eagle AMTG's 3.36 ounces.
- Built around crawfish, so panfish or bass anglers may prefer the G40's species specific listing.
- Multi color finish rather than the galvanized finish some anglers may want for visibility.
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16 ounces |
| Target Species | Crawfish |
| Color | Multi |
| Pieces | 2 |
| Feature | FRABILL 1272 Fishing Equipment Nets & Traps |
Performance notes
A blend material at 16 ounces for the pair suggests a sturdier frame than the featherweight Eagle AMTG at 3.36 ounces, which likely matters for a trap meant to sit anchored in current where crawfish are active. Listing crawfish as the target species points to an entry and mesh design sized for that catch rather than the panfish and bass focus of the Gee-Feets G40, so anglers chasing different bait should match the trap to the target species listed rather than assuming one design works for everything. Shipping as a two piece set means the 16 ounces covers both traps combined, and the multi color finish is a cosmetic detail rather than a functional one. At $19.99 for the pair, the per unit cost lands under $10, the lowest in this group.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average is the second highest rating in this group, just behind the 4.5 stars shared by the Frabill 1271 and Gee-Feets G40, but it is backed by 7,700 reviews, more than double any competitor here. Combined with 1,000+ bought last month, a figure that dwarfs the 100+, 50+, and 200+ figures for the other three traps, the pattern points to the 1272 as the clear volume leader in this bait trap category. That scale of repeat purchasing, even with a fractionally lower star average, suggests broad satisfaction across a much larger buyer base than its competitors see.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the Frabill 1272 the cheapest bait trap in this comparison?
At $19.99 for a two piece set, the 1272 undercuts the Frabill 1271 at $22.00, the Eagle AMTG at $22.95, and the Gee-Feets G40 at $31.99. Despite the lower price, it carries 7,700 reviews and sells 1,000+ units a month, the highest figures of any trap compared here.
What does the Frabill 1272 target?
The listing names crawfish as the target species, and the trap ships as a two piece set made from a blend material weighing 16 ounces total. That is different from the Gee-Feets G40, which targets panfish and bass, so the right choice depends on what you are trying to catch.
Does the Frabill 1272 have a lower star rating than its competitors?
Its 4.4 star average is slightly below the 4.5 stars held by the Frabill 1271 and Gee-Feets G40, but still well above the Eagle AMTG's 4.0 stars. With 7,700 reviews behind that average, the rating rests on a far larger sample size than any other trap in this comparison.