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BUBBA 1109761 Fishing Pliers Review
Our verdict
The BUBBA 1109761 fishing pliers cost $32.39, the highest price in this comparison, but they also carry the highest rating at 4.8 stars across 510 reviews. Built from aluminum at 0.17 kilograms with a hook extractor feature aimed at bass anglers using J hooks, it is a premium tool with the strongest rating to back the price.
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Bass anglers working J hook rigs who want a dedicated 6 inch hook extractor with the highest rating in this comparison, and who are comfortable paying the top price for that combination of size, feature, and rating.
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Skip it if you want the largest possible review base for reassurance, since its 510 reviews are the second smallest sample in this comparison, well behind the ZACX's 15,936 and the Hikary's 1,600 reviews.
- Material Aluminum
- Weight 0.17 Kilograms
- Target Species Bass
- Technique J Hook
- Size 6 inch
- Color Red
- Priced 170% above the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5
overall
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 510 owner ratings
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Popularity3.7/5
510 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
A fish that buried a J hook deep and is thrashing boatside is the exact scenario the BUBBA 1109761 is built around, with a 6 inch aluminum frame and a dedicated hook extractor feature. It weighs 0.17 kilograms, comes in red, and is sold as a single piece aimed squarely at bass fishing.
At $32.39, it is the most expensive plier in this six-product comparison, ahead of the KastKing at $28.79, the Texas SR-5 at $20.11, the Region Fishing hook remover at $19.99, the Rapala RCP6 at $11.97, the Berkley BTSTLP6 at $10.99, the Hikary at $9.99, and the Booms BFFPH0165K02 at $8.99. In exchange, it posts a 4.8 star average, the highest rating of any product across this whole set.
Its 510 reviews are a smaller sample than several of the cheaper alternatives, though the 100 or more bought last month figure shows it keeps moving despite the price. For bass anglers running J hook rigs who want a purpose-built extractor and are willing to pay for the highest rating in the group, the BUBBA is the clear top pick on quality signal alone.
Pros
- 4.8 star rating, the highest of any plier in this comparison
- Purpose-built hook extractor feature aimed at J hook removal
- Aluminum construction keeps weight to 0.17 kilograms
- 6 inch size suited to close-quarters bass fishing work
- 100 or more bought last month shows continued demand at the premium price
Cons
- At $32.39, it is the most expensive option in this entire comparison
- 510 reviews is a smaller sample than four of the five other pliers
- Aluminum-only build, unlike stainless steel or mixed-material options elsewhere in this set
- Aimed specifically at bass and J hooks, less general-purpose than other pliers
Specifications
| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.17 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | J Hook |
| Size | 6 inch |
| Color | Red |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Hook Extractor |
Performance notes
Aluminum construction keeps the BUBBA lighter at 0.17 kilograms than an equivalent all-steel tool, which matters when a plier is clipped to a vest for a full day on the water. The 6 inch size is on the shorter end for a dedicated hook extractor, suited to close work removing J hooks from a bass's mouth rather than reaching deep into a larger fish. A hook extractor feature specifically called out in the listing suggests the jaw geometry is shaped for gripping and backing hooks out cleanly, which is the core job for this product's stated target species and technique. Priced at $32.39, it costs more than any other plier in this comparison, a premium that the 4.8 star rating, the highest in the group, appears to justify for anglers focused specifically on bass and J hook rigs.
What buyers say
A 4.8 star average is the highest rating across every plier in this comparison, edging out the ZACX and Region Fishing hook remover at 4.7 stars each, though it rests on just 510 reviews, a smaller sample than four of the other five products. The 100 or more bought last month figure is modest next to the ZACX's 3,000 or more but matches the Hikary's reported volume. Together, the pattern suggests a smaller but highly satisfied buyer base rather than the largest possible sales footprint, consistent with a specialized, higher-priced tool aimed at a specific angling technique rather than a broad, general-purpose plier.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BUBBA 1109761 fishing pliers designed for?
It is built as a hook extractor for bass fishing using J hook techniques, made from aluminum, 6 inches in size, and colored red. At 0.17 kilograms, it targets anglers who need a dedicated tool for removing J hooks from bass rather than a general-purpose plier.
Does the BUBBA plier have the best rating in this comparison?
Yes. Its 4.8 star average is the highest of any plier compared here, ahead of the 4.7 stars posted by the ZACX and the Region Fishing hook remover. That rating is built on 510 reviews, a smaller sample than most of the other options.
Why does the BUBBA plier cost more than the others?
At $32.39, it is priced above every other plier in this six-product comparison, including the KastKing at $28.79. The higher cost reflects its specialized aluminum build, 6 inch hook extractor feature, and the highest rating in the group at 4.8 stars.