Alichino AFB16 Fly Box Review
Our verdict
The Alichino AFB16 Fly Box costs just $7.98 and backs that low price with 800+ units bought last month, the highest recent-demand figure of any fly box in this comparison, plus a 4.7-star rating across 594 reviews. For anglers who want proven popularity at the lowest end of the price range, the AFB16 has the numbers to support it.
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Anglers who want a budget fly box, at $7.98, with a strong, current sales record: 800+ bought last month and a 4.7-star average across 594 reviews, plus a listed grey foam insert for holding flies.
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Skip it if you need a large-capacity box: at 4.9 by 4 by 1.6 inches and 0.35 pounds, it is smaller than the Extra Large Double Sided box, which does not list weight or these compact dimensions.
- Material 4.9*4*1.6inch
- Weight 0.35 Pounds
- Color grey foam insert
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature 1
- Priced 35% below the category median ($12.21 across 14 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 594 owner ratings
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Popularity4.3/5
594 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
Digging through a bulky box for one specific nymph pattern wastes daylight on the water. The Alichino AFB16 is built compact, listed at 4.9 by 4 by 1.6 inches and 0.35 pounds, small enough to ride in a shirt pocket or a small sling bag.
At $7.98, the AFB16 undercuts every other box in this comparison, including the Gonex GXGN2247A at $7.99 by a single cent. Its spec sheet lists a grey foam insert for the color field, a 1.0 count package, and compact stated dimensions rather than a bulk capacity claim. That combination points to a small, single-angler box rather than a boat or guide-sized case like the $36.99 Extra Large Double Sided model.
The AFB16's numbers stand out most in demand and reviews. It carries a 4.7-star rating across 594 reviews, tying the Gonex GXGN2247A on stars while topping the Aventik 24L's 320 reviews and the Extra Large box's 126. Its 800+ bought last month figure is the highest of any box in this group, ahead of the Gonex's 300+ and far ahead of the 0+ shown for the Aventik and the Extra Large box. For a box priced under $8, that combination of high review volume and strong recent purchases is a notable pattern.
Pros
- 800+ bought last month, the highest recent-demand figure among all four boxes compared here
- 4.7-star rating across 594 reviews, tied for the best star rating in this group
- Priced at $7.98, the lowest of the four boxes
- Compact stated size (4.9 by 4 by 1.6 inches) and light 0.35-pound weight for portability
- Grey foam insert listed for holding flies in place
Cons
- Smaller stated footprint than the Extra Large Double Sided box, which is built for higher capacity
- The material field is listed as dimensions rather than a named material, leaving the actual build material unclear
- Its listed feature field reads simply as 1, giving no descriptive detail
- 594 reviews, while strong, still trails the Gonex GXGN2247A's 1,900
Specifications
| Material | 4.9*4*1.6inch |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.35 Pounds |
| Color | grey foam insert |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | 1 |
Performance notes
The AFB16's spec sheet leans on size rather than material description. At 4.9 by 4 by 1.6 inches and 0.35 pounds, it is built to be carried rather than to hold a large volume of flies, more in line with a vest-pocket box than the $36.99 Extra Large Double Sided model built for boat storage. The grey foam insert listed under color is the detail that matters most in daily use, since foam is what holds fly hooks in place inside the box. The listed feature field simply reads 1, which does not add further detail beyond the dimensions and foam insert already noted. At 1.0 count, it ships as a single box rather than a multi-pack. Given the compact size and light weight, the AFB16 reads as designed for anglers who prioritize portability over maximum fly capacity.
What buyers say
An 800+ bought-last-month figure is the strongest recent-demand signal among these four boxes, well ahead of the Gonex GXGN2247A's 300+ and the 0+ shown for both the Aventik 24L and the Extra Large Double Sided box. Combined with a 4.7-star rating across 594 reviews, tied with the Gonex for the top star rating in this set and well above the Aventik's and Extra Large box's 4.4 stars, the pattern points to a currently popular, well-liked item rather than a stale or slow-moving listing. The review count of 594 is smaller than the Gonex's 1,900, so the Gonex still has the longer track record, but the AFB16's recent purchase volume is the standout number here.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Alichino AFB16 Fly Box cost?
The AFB16 is priced at $7.98, a cent less than the Gonex GXGN2247A's $7.99 and about two dollars under the Aventik 24L's $9.99, making it the least expensive fly box in this comparison and well below the Extra Large Double Sided box's $36.99.
Is the AFB16 fly box popular with buyers?
Yes. It shows 800+ units bought last month, the highest figure of any box in this comparison, plus a 4.7-star rating across 594 reviews. That places it ahead of the Aventik 24L and Extra Large box on demand, though the Gonex GXGN2247A still has more total reviews at 1,900.
How big is the Alichino AFB16 Fly Box?
The listing states dimensions of 4.9 by 4 by 1.6 inches and a weight of 0.35 pounds, making it a compact, single-count box. That is smaller than a boat-style case like the Extra Large Double Sided box, which does not list its own dimensions or weight.