Dr.Fish DFTSYB0 Swivels Review
Our verdict
The Dr.Fish DFTSYB0 pairs brass and stainless steel construction in a 50-piece black pack for $5.99, undercutting the same-count Norman NMSK-50 by ten dollars. A 4.5-star average across 3,900 reviews, the largest review count in this comparison, and 100+ bought last month back up its low price with real demand.
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Anglers who want a 50-count swivel pack at the lowest price for that count in this comparison, backed by the largest review base of any product here, without needing a documented line-weight rating.
Skip if
Skip it if a pound-test rating matters, since none is listed here, unlike the AFW FWSS07B/50's stated 180-pound test, or if a pure stainless build is preferred over the brass and stainless steel mix used in this pack.
- Material Brass, Stainless Steel
- Weight 0.02 Pounds
- Color Black
- Pieces 50
- Feature n
- Priced 33% below the category median ($8.99 across 84 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 3,900 owner ratings
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Popularity4.9/5
3,900 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
Fifty swivels for under six dollars is a hard combination to beat on paper, and the Dr.Fish DFTSYB0 delivers exactly that. At $5.99, it packs 50 black swivels built from brass and stainless steel, weighing a combined 0.02 pounds.
Against the Norman NMSK-50, which also ships 50 pieces but costs $15.74, this pack is less than half the price for the same count. It also undercuts the $10.99 AFW FWSS07B/50, though that listing carries a stated 180-pound test rating this one lacks. Its 4.5-star average matches the Norman NMSK-50's rating exactly, while its 3,900 reviews are the largest sample of any swivel in this comparison, including the 3,734-review ReeMoo RMO001.
With 100 or more units bought in the past month, demand keeps pace with the Norman and AFW alternatives despite the much lower price. For anglers who want a 50-count pack backed by a deep review history and don't need a documented strength rating, the DFTSYB0 offers the strongest price-to-review-volume combination here.
Pros
- 50 pieces for $5.99, less than half the price of the same-count Norman NMSK-50 at $15.74
- 3,900 reviews, the largest review sample of any swivel in this comparison
- 4.5-star average matches the Norman NMSK-50's rating at a much lower price
- 100+ bought in the past month shows sustained demand
- Brass and stainless steel construction combines two corrosion-resistant materials
- Black finish suited to low-visibility rigging
Cons
- No stated line-weight or pound-test rating, unlike the AFW's listed 180-pound test
- No target species or technique spec provided
- Brass and stainless steel mix rather than the pure stainless builds of the AFTCO, Norman, and AFW options
- Lightweight 0.02-pound total weight offers less material bulk than heavier alternatives like the AFW's 22.68 grams
Specifications
| Material | Brass, Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 50 |
| Feature | n |
Performance notes
At 0.02 pounds for 50 pieces, these swivels are among the lightest in this comparison, averaging a small fraction of an ounce each. That points toward light freshwater and general-purpose rigging rather than heavy offshore work, where the AFW FWSS07B/50's 22.68-gram, 180-pound-test build is more clearly suited.
The brass and stainless steel combination differs from the pure stainless construction used in the AFTCO, Norman, and AFW listings. Brass is a common swivel material valued for smooth rotation, and pairing it with stainless steel components can balance cost against durability, though without a stated pound-test rating there's no documented number to compare against the metal-only alternatives in this set.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 3,900 reviews is the largest review sample of any swivel in this comparison, edging past the 3,734-review ReeMoo RMO001 and far exceeding the 191 to 621-review counts posted by the AFTCO, Norman, and AFW listings. That scale, combined with a rating that matches the Norman NMSK-50 exactly, suggests consistent buyer satisfaction sustained over a long selling history rather than a small early spike. The 100+ bought-last-month figure shows recent demand remains steady, keeping pace with pricier 50-count alternatives despite this pack's much lower cost.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dr.Fish DFTSYB0 swivel made of?
The listing specifies a brass and stainless steel construction, a different combination than the pure stainless steel builds used in the AFTCO, Norman, and AFW alternatives in this comparison.
How does the price compare to the similarly sized Norman NMSK-50?
Both packs include 50 pieces, but the Dr.Fish DFTSYB0 costs $5.99 compared to $15.74 for the Norman NMSK-50, making it less than half the price for the same piece count.
Is this swivel rated for a specific line weight?
No pound-test rating is listed for this pack. Anglers who need a documented breaking strength should check the AFW FWSS07B/50, which lists a 180-pound test rating.