Foldable ENTBA01BA Rod Case Review
Our verdict
At $9.90, the Foldable ENTBA01BA Rod Case is by far the cheapest option in this group, and its 4.3-star average across 601 reviews shows that low price hasn't stopped it from earning a solidly positive track record, backed by 200+ units bought last month.
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Budget-focused anglers who need basic protection for a single rod at 45 inches and want a plastic case that folds down for storage, without paying Plano-level prices for polypropylene or foam construction.
Skip if
Skip it if you're hauling multiple rods or want the rigidity of the polypropylene 458800 or the cushioning of the foam 35102-6, since at 0.18 kilograms this is a lighter, more basic build than either.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 0.18 Kilograms
- Size 45 inch
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 72% below the category median ($35.00 across 17 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 601 owner ratings
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Popularity4.1/5
601 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
Not every angler needs a heavy-duty case, and for a single rod that mostly needs protection from dings during a short trip, the Foldable ENTBA01BA Rod Case covers the basics at just $9.90, a fraction of what the Plano cases in this comparison ask.
Its 4.3-star average across 601 reviews sits below the Plano 458800's 4.6 over 1,377 and the 35102-6's 4.5 over 313, and also trails the Booms BFFAPB146K10's 4.4 over 1,070, but it still lands solidly in positive territory. Demand looks steady too, with 200+ units bought last month, ahead of the 35102-6's 50+ though behind the 458800's 700+ and the Booms's 500+.
Built from plastic and listed at 0.18 kilograms, sized for a 45-inch rod, the ENTBA01BA is the lightest and most compact case here. It won't match the protection of a rigid polypropylene shell or foam lining, but for the price, a 4.3-star rating across 601 reviews is a reasonable signal that it does its basic job well enough for casual use.
Pros
- Lowest price by far in this comparison at $9.90, versus $26.99 to $89.99 for the others.
- 601 reviews at a 4.3-star average shows a solid track record for a budget case.
- Lightest case compared here at 0.18 kilograms, easy to carry or pack.
- Folds down for storage, a space-saving feature the rigid Plano cases don't offer.
- 200+ units bought last month, ahead of the pricier Plano 35102-6's 50+.
Cons
- Lowest star rating of the four cases compared, at 4.3 versus up to 4.6.
- Plastic build likely offers less impact protection than the polypropylene 458800 or foam-lined 35102-6.
- Sized for a 45-inch rod, shorter than the Booms's listed 55-inch capacity.
- Bought-last-month figure of 200+ trails both the Plano 458800 and the Booms case.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.18 Kilograms |
| Size | 45 inch |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
Basic plastic construction and a folding design keep the ENTBA01BA light, at 0.18 kilograms, and compact for storage between trips, a clear tradeoff against the rigid, heavier builds of the polypropylene and foam Plano cases in this comparison. Its 45-inch sizing suggests it's meant for shorter rods or break-down rod sections rather than full-length setups, which lines up against the Booms case's longer 55-inch listing for comparison. For casual use, protecting a single rod during a short drive or a closet stay, a folding plastic case like this one is a reasonable match for the job, even if it won't offer the same structural protection as a rigid polypropylene shell under heavier loads or rough handling.
What buyers say
A 4.3-star average across 601 reviews puts the ENTBA01BA below the other three cases in this comparison on rating, but the review volume is still substantial, more than the Plano 35102-6's 313 and not far off the Booms's 1,070. Its 200+ bought-last-month figure shows healthy ongoing demand, well ahead of the 35102-6's 50+, even if it trails the 458800's 700+. Read together, the pattern suggests a budget product that satisfies most buyers most of the time without matching the near-perfect consistency of the pricier Plano option, a reasonable outcome for a case priced at a fraction of the competition.
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Frequently asked questions
What size rod does the Foldable ENTBA01BA Rod Case fit?
It is listed for a 45-inch size, which fits shorter rods or broken-down sections rather than full-length setups. Anglers with longer rods, such as the 55-inch capacity listed for the Booms case, may need a longer case instead.
Is the Foldable ENTBA01BA a good budget rod case?
At $9.90, it is the cheapest case in this comparison by a wide margin, and its 4.3-star average across 601 reviews shows it holds up reasonably well for casual use, even though it rates below the pricier Plano options.
How much does the Foldable ENTBA01BA Rod Case weigh?
It weighs 0.18 kilograms, making it the lightest case in this group, built from plastic with a folding design meant for compact storage rather than the added protection of a rigid or foam-lined case.