fishpond FBA-16-TDPFB Fly Box Review
Our verdict
At $19.95, the fishpond FBA-16-TDPFB Fly Box is built from recycled polycarbonate and holds a 4.7 star rating across 341 reviews, with 50 plus units bought last month showing steady real world demand. That combination of material, rating volume and recent purchase activity makes it a solidly proven mid priced option here.
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Anglers who want a fly box made from recycled polycarbonate and are willing to pay roughly double the cheapest options here for a listing with 341 reviews and confirmed 50 plus recent buyers.
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Skip it if $19.95 feels steep next to the $7.99 Gonex box, which carries the same 4.7 star rating across nearly 1,900 reviews and 300 plus recent buyers, a much larger track record at a lower price.
- Material Recycled polycarbonate
- Color Blue
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 63% above the category median ($12.21 across 14 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 341 owner ratings
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Popularity2.9/5
341 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
Picking a fly box that will not crack after a season of being tossed in a boat bag or truck bed usually comes down to material as much as layout. The fishpond FBA-16-TDPFB Fly Box is made from recycled polycarbonate, comes in blue, and ships as a single 1.0 count unit for $19.95.
That price puts it well above the $9.99 Aventik 24L box and the $7.99 Gonex GXGN2247A, and closer to the $36.99 Extra Large Double Sided Boat Fly Box. What sets the fishpond box apart in this group is its review record: 341 reviews at a 4.7 star average, plus 50 plus units bought last month, a purchase signal that only the Gonex box beats among these four listings. The Aventik 24L, by contrast, shows 320 reviews at 4.4 stars with 0 plus bought last month, and the boat sized box shows 126 reviews at 4.4 stars with the same 0 plus figure.
For anglers comparing recycled material construction against straight plastic or rubber alternatives, the fishpond box justifies its higher price with both a strong star rating and an active recent purchase pattern, something the cheaper Aventik options in this set cannot show.
Pros
- Made from recycled polycarbonate, a more environmentally conscious material choice than the plastic or rubber boxes in this comparison
- Holds a 4.7 star rating across 341 reviews, one of the largest review counts among these fly boxes
- 50 plus units bought last month signals real ongoing demand, second only to the $7.99 Gonex box in this group
- Ships as a clearly specified 1.0 count blue unit, so there is no ambiguity about what arrives
- Rating ties the $7.99 Gonex box exactly at 4.7 stars, despite a higher price point
Cons
- At $19.95, it costs more than double the $7.99 Gonex box and the $8.99 to $9.99 range of other budget options
- 341 reviews is solid but still well short of the roughly 1,900 reviews backing the cheaper Gonex box
- Recycled polycarbonate construction is not further detailed with weight or dimension specs in the listing
- Blue is the only color listed, with no size or slot count alternatives shown
Specifications
| Material | Recycled polycarbonate |
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| Color | Blue |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
Recycled polycarbonate is a harder, more rigid material than the polypropylene used in the $9.99 Aventik 24L box, so it should hold its shape better under the weight of a packed fly box riding in a vest pocket or boat bag. The single 1.0 count unit and blue color listed here mean this is one specific configuration rather than a multi pack, which matters if you are trying to match a set. A 4.7 star rating across 341 reviews is a meaningful sample size, on par with the largest review counts in this comparison apart from the Gonex box's near 1,900 reviews. The 50 plus bought last month figure suggests the box is moving at a steady pace, not just sitting on a rating from years of accumulated reviews with little current activity.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across 341 reviews is one of the stronger combinations of rating and volume in this fly box set, beaten only by the Gonex GXGN2247A's near 1,900 reviews at the same star level. The 50 plus bought last month figure adds a second layer of confidence, since it shows the listing is still actively selling rather than coasting on old reviews. By comparison, both the Aventik 24L and the Extra Large Boat Fly Box show a lower 4.4 star average and a 0 plus bought last month figure, suggesting less current momentum. For a $19.95 price point, this combination of rating, review count and recent purchase activity reads as a well supported listing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the fishpond FBA-16-TDPFB Fly Box worth $19.95 compared to cheaper options?
At $19.95 it costs more than double the $7.99 Gonex GXGN2247A or the $9.99 Aventik 24L, but it backs that price with 341 reviews at 4.7 stars and 50 plus units bought last month, a stronger recent demand signal than either of those cheaper boxes shows.
What is the fishpond fly box made from?
The listing specifies recycled polycarbonate construction in blue, shipped as a single 1.0 count unit, at a $19.95 price. That is a different material than the polypropylene used in the Aventik 24L, or the plastic and rubber used in the other boxes in this comparison, and it carries the same 4.7 star rating as the priciest box here.
How does the review volume compare to other fly boxes in this price range?
341 reviews at 4.7 stars is a solid sample, larger than the 320 reviews on the Aventik 24L and the 126 reviews on the Extra Large Boat Fly Box. Only the $7.99 Gonex GXGN2247A, with close to 1,900 reviews, has a bigger track record among these four listings.