South SB-835B Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The South SB-835B Fish Scale costs just $9.99 and carries a 4.5 star average across 3,100 reviews, the largest review count of any scale in this roundup. That combination of rock-bottom price and heavy review volume makes it one of the most proven budget picks in the fish-scale category.
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Budget-focused anglers who want a plastic fish scale backed by a large body of reviews; at $9.99 it is the cheapest option in this comparison and its 4.5 star rating across 3,100 reviews shows broad buyer satisfaction.
Skip if
Skip it if recent demand trends matter to you, since the listing shows 0 plus units bought in the last month, or if you want a metal build; at 200 grams of plastic, it lacks the sturdier feel of steel or blend-material scales.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 200 Grams
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 54% below the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 3,100 owner ratings
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Popularity4.7/5
3,100 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
Nine dollars and ninety nine cents is not much to spend on a fish scale, and the South SB-835B keeps costs down without giving up on reviews. It has racked up 3,100 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, nearly double the review count of the next closest competitor in this comparison, the Piscifun Piscifun-TL020's 1,637 reviews.
The scale is built from plastic and weighs 200 grams, a middle weight compared to the featherlight Bicco enlik at 2.88 ounces per unit and the heavier steel bodied Piscifun Piscifun-TL020 at 0.26 kilograms. It ships as a single 1 count unit finished in black, keeping the package straightforward with no bundled extras.
Where the South SB-835B falls short is on current momentum: the listing shows 0 plus units bought in the last month, versus 200 plus for both the Piscifun and the HEETA branded scales elsewhere in this category. Its towering 3,100 review count suggests strong historical demand built up over time, even if recent purchase activity is not called out at the same level as some of the newer, faster moving competitors in this comparison.
Pros
- At $9.99, it is the cheapest scale in this comparison.
- 3,100 reviews is the highest review count of any fish scale covered here.
- 4.5 star average holds up well given that large sample size.
- 200 gram plastic build lands in a comfortable middle weight, lighter than steel options.
- Simple single unit packaging keeps the price low.
Cons
- Listing shows 0 plus units bought in the last month, the lowest recent demand signal among the scales compared here.
- Plastic construction is less rugged than the stainless steel Piscifun Piscifun-TL020.
- No stated weight capacity in the specs.
- Only available in black, with no alternative color option listed.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 200 Grams |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
A 200 gram plastic body places the South SB-835B in the middle of the pack for weight, heavier than the featherweight Bicco enlik at 2.88 ounces per unit but lighter than the 0.26 kilogram stainless steel Piscifun Piscifun-TL020. That middle ground keeps the scale portable enough for a tackle bag while still offering more substance in hand than the lightest plastic options. Black is a practical finish for a tool that gets used around wet gear and fish slime, since it hides staining better than lighter colors. Selling as a single 1 count unit at $9.99 keeps the per-scale cost the lowest of any option in this comparison, though it also means there is no backup unit included the way the two count Bicco enlik pack provides. The plastic build is the main tradeoff for that price, since it will not match the rigidity of a steel-bodied competitor.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 3,100 reviews is a strong pattern, since a sample size that large tends to smooth out isolated bad experiences and reflect a more reliable long term consensus. That review count is nearly double the next largest in this comparison, the Piscifun Piscifun-TL020's 1,637 reviews, suggesting the South SB-835B has been on the market and in buyers' hands for a long stretch. The listing shows 0 plus units bought in the last month, though, which is lower than the 200 plus figures reported for the Piscifun and HEETA scales elsewhere in this roundup. That gap points to a scale with a proven track record but less current buying momentum than some newer competitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the South SB-835B a reliable fish scale based on reviews?
It carries a 4.5 star average across 3,100 reviews, the largest review count of any scale in this comparison. That volume of feedback, combined with a rating above 4.5 stars, points to broad and consistent satisfaction among buyers over time.
What is the South SB-835B made of?
The specs list plastic as the material, with a weight of 200 grams and a black finish. It ships as a single 1 count unit, so the $9.99 price covers one scale without a spare included, unlike the two count Bicco enlik pack.
How does recent buyer demand compare to other fish scales?
The listing shows 0 plus units bought in the last month, lower than the 200 plus figures for the Piscifun and HEETA scales in this comparison. Its very high review count suggests strong demand historically, even if current month over month purchases trail some newer competitors.