BUBBA 1176076 Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The BUBBA 1176076 Fish Scale costs $193.25, by far the highest price among the scales here aside from the Eastaboga combo, but it backs that up with a 4.8-star rating across 189 reviews and 200 or more units bought last month, the top rating of any scale in this group at 3.5 pounds of red plastic construction.
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Serious or professional anglers who want the highest-rated scale in this comparison at 4.8 stars and are willing to pay a premium, $193.25, for a heavier-duty 3.5-pound build rather than a compact, budget-priced option.
Skip if
Skip it if $193.25 is more than you want to spend on a fish scale, since the Rapala RMDS-50 in this same comparison costs just $28.50, or if a 3.5-pound tool feels too heavy to carry regularly.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 3.5 Pounds
- Color red
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature Camera Body
- Priced 787% above the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 189 owner ratings
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Popularity2.4/5
189 owner reviews, fewer 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
Weighing a trophy catch calls for something sturdier than a pocket-sized scale, and the BUBBA 1176076 Fish Scale is built with that in mind. It is made of plastic, weighs 3.5 pounds, comes in red, and ships as a single unit. At $193.25, it is priced well above most of the fish scales in this comparison. That single-piece design keeps the scale simple, with no assembly needed before use.
That price puts it closer to the $285 Eastaboga Tackle gripper and scale combo than to the Rapala models, which run $28.50 and $48.55. The BUBBA backs up its price with the highest rating in this group, 4.8 stars across 189 reviews, edging out the Rapala RGSDS-50's 4.6 stars and matching the Eastaboga combo's own 4.8-star average.
Amazon shows 200 or more of these scales bought in the past month, a solid figure for a scale priced near $200. Combined with 189 reviews at 4.8 stars, the pattern suggests buyers who choose the BUBBA at this price point come away satisfied, even if the upfront cost rules it out for anglers on a tighter budget.
Pros
- Highest rating in this comparison at 4.8 stars, tied with the Eastaboga Tackle combo.
- 189 reviews back up the rating with a meaningful sample size.
- 200 or more units bought last month shows real demand at a premium price.
- 3.5-pound build suggests a heavier-duty tool than lighter, pocket-sized scales.
- Ships as a complete single unit in red, ready to use.
Cons
- At $193.25, it costs far more than the Rapala RMDS-50 ($28.50) or RGSDS-50 ($48.55).
- 3.5 pounds is heavy compared to a compact handheld scale.
- Built from plastic despite carrying a premium, near-$200 price tag.
- Only one color, red, is listed.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 Pounds |
| Color | red |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Camera Body |
Performance notes
The BUBBA 1176076 Fish Scale is built from plastic and weighs 3.5 pounds, noticeably heavier than a compact handheld unit, which points to a larger frame designed for bigger catches rather than quick pocket use. It ships in red, a color that stays easy to spot on a boat deck or dock. At 3.5 pounds, the added heft likely comes from a bigger internal mechanism or hook capacity built for larger fish, though the listing does not specify a maximum weight capacity. Priced at $193.25, the BUBBA sits closer to the $285 Eastaboga Tackle gripper and scale combo than to the budget-friendly Rapala models, and its plastic build at that price suggests the cost is tied to features or capacity rather than premium materials alone. For anglers targeting large or trophy-class fish, the size and weight fit that use case more than a lightweight travel scale would.
What buyers say
A 4.8-star rating across 189 reviews puts the BUBBA at the top of this comparison, matching the Eastaboga Tackle combo's rating while drawing on more than three times as many reviews, 189 versus 61. That larger sample makes the high rating harder to dismiss as a small batch of enthusiastic early buyers. The 200-or-more units bought in the last month is a meaningful number for a product priced near $200, suggesting buyers are willing to pay up for it and come away satisfied enough to leave a strong review. Compared to the Rapala RGSDS-50's 4.6 stars across 172 reviews, the BUBBA's rating and price both sit higher, pointing to a smaller but clearly loyal customer base.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the BUBBA 1176076 Fish Scale cost so much more than other fish scales?
At $193.25, the BUBBA is priced well above the Rapala RMDS-50 ($28.50) and RGSDS-50 ($48.55), though still below the $285 Eastaboga Tackle combo. It weighs 3.5 pounds and is built from plastic, and it carries the highest rating in this comparison at 4.8 stars.
How heavy is the BUBBA 1176076 Fish Scale?
It weighs 3.5 pounds and is made of plastic, coming in red and shipping as one piece. That heft is noticeably more than a compact travel scale, which fits a scale priced near $200 and rated 4.8 stars across 189 reviews.
Is the BUBBA 1176076 Fish Scale worth the price based on reviews?
Its 4.8-star rating across 189 reviews is the highest of any scale in this comparison, and 200 or more units were bought in the last month. Combined, those numbers suggest buyers who pay the $193.25 price tend to be satisfied with what they get.