Shimano CT-562P Fishing Pliers Review
Our verdict
The Shimano CT-562P fishing pliers cost $34.98, the highest price in this lineup, but back it with a 4.7 star rating, the top score among the compared pliers. Built from stainless steel at 0.1 kilograms, it is a premium pick for anglers willing to pay more for the strongest rating on paper.
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Anglers who want the highest rated plier in this comparison at 4.7 stars and do not mind paying the top price of $34.98 for a stainless steel build with a documented 100+ bought last month.
Skip if
Skip it if budget matters most, since at $34.98 it costs nearly three times the Berkley hemostat's $10.99, or if you prefer a plier with a larger review base, since its 346 reviews trail every other pliers in this four way comparison.
- Material Stainless Steel
- Weight 0.1 Kilograms
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 192% above the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 346 owner ratings
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Popularity3.4/5
346 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
Paying top dollar for pliers only makes sense if the rating backs it up, and the Shimano CT-562P puts that to the test at $34.98, the most expensive pair in this four way comparison. That price is nearly triple the Berkley hemostat's $10.99 and almost three times the Rapala RCP6's $11.97, so the case for it has to rest on more than just brand name.
The rating does most of the talking here. At 4.7 stars, the CT-562P edges out the 4.6 star average shared by the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6, and Booms BFFPX0178B10, and beats the Berkley hemostat's 4.4 stars outright. It is built from stainless steel and weighs 0.1 kilograms, closer to the Booms pair's 0.19 kilograms than the featherweight 0.06 kilogram Texas SR-5, in a black finish with a single unit per package.
Where the CT-562P falls short is review volume. Its 346 reviews are the fewest of any pliers in this comparison, well behind the Booms pair's 2,800 and the Berkley's 848. Bought last month sits at 100+, matching the Booms figure but trailing the Berkley's 500+ and the Rapala's 200+. For anglers who trust a strong average rating over a long review history, the CT-562P is a premium option worth the added cost.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating, the highest average among all four compared pliers
- Stainless steel construction at 0.1 kilograms
- 100+ bought last month shows continued demand despite the higher price
- In stock and packaged as a single unit in black
- Shimano brand backing on a stainless steel build
Cons
- At $34.98, it is the most expensive plier in this comparison, nearly three times the Berkley hemostat's $10.99
- 346 reviews is the lowest review count of the four pliers compared
- Bought last month of 100+ trails the Berkley's 500+ and Rapala's 200+
- Heavier than the Texas SR-5 at 0.1 kilograms versus 0.06 kilograms
Specifications
| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
The CT-562P's spec sheet lists stainless steel construction at 0.1 kilograms, putting it between the featherweight 0.06 kilogram Texas SR-5 and the bulkier 0.19 kilogram Booms BFFPX0178B10. That middle weight suggests a build meant to balance control with enough heft to grip a stubborn hook without feeling like a toy. Stainless steel is also the material most anglers look for in saltwater or brackish conditions since it resists corrosion better than unnamed or blended materials. The listing keeps things simple with a black finish and a single piece per package, without extra accessories like the sheath and lanyard bundled with the Booms pliers. For anglers who prioritize a documented metal and a manageable weight over included extras, the spec sheet here reads as a straightforward, no-frills stainless build at a premium price point.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average is the highest of any pliers in this comparison, but it rests on just 346 reviews, the smallest sample of the group by a wide margin next to the Booms pair's 2,800. That makes the rating encouraging but less battle-tested than the Texas SR-5's 396 or the Rapala's 544, both built on a similarly modest base. Bought last month at 100+ shows steady interest, on par with the Booms figure, though it trails the Berkley hemostat's 500+ and the Rapala's 200+. The pattern suggests a smaller but satisfied buyer group rather than the high-volume repeat purchasing seen with the cheaper alternatives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Shimano CT-562P worth the higher price?
At $34.98 it costs more than any other plier in this comparison, but it also carries the highest rating at 4.7 stars, ahead of the 4.6 stars shared by the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6, and Booms pliers, and the Berkley hemostat's 4.4 stars.
How many reviews does the Shimano CT-562P have?
It has 346 reviews, the fewest among the four pliers compared here, well behind the Booms BFFPX0178B10's 2,800, the Berkley hemostat's 848, and the Rapala RCP6's 544. It is still enough of a sample to support its 4.7 star average.
What material is the Shimano CT-562P made from?
The listing names stainless steel as the material, and the pliers weigh 0.1 kilograms in a black finish, sold as a single piece. That places it between the lighter Texas SR-5 at 0.06 kilograms and the heavier Booms pliers at 0.19 kilograms.