fishpond FBA-16-TOFB-2X Fly Box Review
Our verdict
At $34.95, the fishpond FBA-16-TOFB-2X Fly Box is the priciest option in this comparison, but it backs that cost with the highest review count here, 451 reviews at a 4.7 star average, plus 50 plus units bought last month. For anglers who want the most reviewed box in this set, the price reflects that track record.
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Anglers willing to pay the highest price in this comparison for the box with the largest review count here, 451 reviews at 4.7 stars, plus confirmed 50 plus recent purchases.
Skip if
Skip it if $34.95 is more than you want to spend on a fly box, since the $7.99 Gonex GXGN2247A carries the same 4.7 star rating across nearly 1,900 reviews at less than a quarter of the price.
- Material Natural
- Color single color
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 186% above the category median ($12.21 across 14 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 451 owner ratings
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Popularity3.2/5
451 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 fly box that gets carried on every trip for years needs to hold up to repeated opening and closing, and price often tracks that durability expectation. The fishpond FBA-16-TOFB-2X Fly Box is built from natural material in a single color and ships as one 1.0 count unit for $34.95, the highest price among the fly boxes in this comparison.
That cost sits above the $36.99 Extra Large Double Sided Boat Fly Box and far above the $7.99 to $19.95 range of the other listings here. What the fishpond box has going for it is review depth: 451 reviews at a 4.7 star average, the largest review count in this group, plus 50 plus units bought last month showing the listing is still actively selling rather than resting on old feedback. The Extra Large Boat Fly Box, despite its similar price, shows only 126 reviews at a lower 4.4 star average and no recent purchase signal.
For anglers who put weight on review volume and current buying activity as proof a product holds up over time, the fishpond box's 451 reviews and 50 plus monthly buyers justify its position at the top of this price range, even if it is not the cheapest way to get a fly box.
Pros
- Highest review count in this comparison at 451 reviews, ahead of the 341, 320 and 126 review counts on the other listings
- 4.7 star average matches the top rated box here despite carrying the highest price
- 50 plus units bought last month shows active, current demand rather than a rating built on old reviews alone
- Natural material construction, a different build than the plastic or rubber boxes in this set
- Ships as a clearly specified single 1.0 count unit, avoiding confusion about pack size
Cons
- At $34.95, it is the most expensive fly box in this comparison, more than four times the $7.99 Gonex box
- Natural material is not further broken down with weight or dimension specs in the listing
- Single color option only, with no variety shown for matching a preferred box color
- Bought last month sits at 50 plus, below the 300 plus figure shown for the cheaper Gonex box
Specifications
| Material | Natural |
|---|---|
| Color | single color |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
Natural material construction sets this box apart from the polypropylene, plastic and rubber builds used elsewhere in this comparison, and it is worth checking your own preference for that kind of build before paying the premium price attached to it. The single 1.0 count unit and single color listing mean you know exactly what ships, without needing to sort through size or color variants. At $34.95, this is priced closer to specialty or boat sized boxes than to compact budget cases, and the 451 review count at 4.7 stars is the strongest volume and rating combination in this set, suggesting the price has not stopped a large number of anglers from buying and rating it well. The 50 plus bought last month figure adds evidence that demand has stayed active rather than fading after early sales.
What buyers say
With 451 reviews at a 4.7 star average, this listing has the deepest review record among the fly boxes compared here, ahead of the 341 reviews on the fishpond FBA-16-TDPFB and well ahead of the 320 and 126 review counts on the Aventik and boat box listings. The 50 plus bought last month figure reinforces that pattern, indicating the box continues to sell at a meaningful pace rather than living off reviews from years past. That said, the $7.99 Gonex GXGN2247A still shows a larger absolute review count near 1,900 and a higher 300 plus bought last month figure, so this fishpond box is well regarded but not the single highest volume mover in the group.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the fishpond FBA-16-TOFB-2X Fly Box cost more than other fly boxes here?
At $34.95 it is the most expensive box in this comparison, but it also carries the highest review count, 451 reviews at 4.7 stars, plus 50 plus units bought last month. The price sits closer to the natural material build and review depth than to the budget plastic boxes in this set.
How does it compare to the cheaper fishpond FBA-16-TDPFB box?
Both fishpond boxes hold a 4.7 star rating and show 50 plus bought last month, but this TOFB-2X model costs $34.95 versus $19.95 for the FBA-16-TDPFB, and carries more reviews, 451 versus 341. The material also differs, natural versus recycled polycarbonate.
Is there a cheaper box with a similar rating?
Yes. The $7.99 Gonex GXGN2247A also holds a 4.7 star rating, across nearly 1,900 reviews and 300 plus bought last month, at a fraction of this box's $34.95 price. It is a natural material versus rubber tradeoff for a lower cost.