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Sotiff NL-Sotiff-1135 Fishing Pliers Review
Our verdict
The Sotiff NL-Sotiff-1135 costs $17.59 for a 2 piece set and carries a 4.6 star average across 125 reviews, matching the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6 rating while undercutting the KastKing and TRUSCEND on price by a wide margin in this same comparison.
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Bass anglers using J hook technique who want a large-size 2 piece plier set in aluminum and stainless steel construction at the lowest price point among the higher-rated pliers in this comparison.
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You need a proven, high-volume track record, since the Sotiff's 125 reviews is the smallest sample in this comparison, well below the Berkley's 848 or the TRUSCEND's 2,200.
- Material Aluminum, Stainless Steel
- Weight 0.01 Kilograms
- Target Species Bass
- Technique J Hook
- Size Large
- Color Blue
- Priced 47% above the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5
overall
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 125 owner ratings
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Popularity2.1/5
125 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
The Sotiff NL-Sotiff-1135 is built for bass fishing using J hook technique, according to its listing, and ships as a 2 piece large-size set finished in blue. At $17.59, it undercuts the Texas SR-5's $20.11, the Piscifun's $22.99, the KastKing's $25.19, and the TRUSCEND's $33.99, while landing above the Rapala RCP6's $11.97 and Berkley BTSTLP6's $10.99, making it a mid-priced choice in this fishing plier lineup.
Its 4.6 star average matches the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6, the two highest ratings among the alternatives listed alongside it, though its review count of 125 is the smallest sample in this entire comparison, a fraction of the Texas SR-5's 396 or the Berkley's 848 reviews backing those other listings.
At 0.01 kilograms, the listed weight is unusually light, and combined with the aluminum and stainless steel material mix, it points to a build meant for quick handling rather than heavy-duty leverage. Its 100+ bought-last-month figure sits above the Texas SR-5's 0+ but below the Rapala's 200+, the Piscifun's 700+, and the KastKing's 1,000+, placing it in the middle of the pack for current demand despite its strong rating and its bass-specific, J hook oriented design.
Pros
- 4.6 star average matches the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6, the highest ratings in this comparison
- Priced at $17.59, cheaper than the Texas SR-5, Piscifun, KastKing, and TRUSCEND entries
- Ships as a 2 piece set built from aluminum and stainless steel
- Specifically listed for bass and J hook technique, useful for buyers targeting that species
- 100+ bought last month beats the Texas SR-5's 0+ recent demand figure
Cons
- Only 125 reviews, the smallest sample size among all pliers in this comparison
- 100+ bought last month trails the Rapala RCP6's 200+, Piscifun's 700+, and KastKing's 1,000+
- Listed weight of 0.01 kilograms is unusually light and may signal a smaller, less rugged tool
- No stated feature tag such as split-ring design beyond the target species and technique labels
Specifications
| Material | Aluminum, Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | J Hook |
| Size | Large |
| Color | Blue |
| Pieces | 2 |
Performance notes
Listed at 0.01 kilograms, the Sotiff NL-Sotiff-1135 is dramatically lighter on paper than the Texas SR-5's 0.06 kilograms or the Rapala RCP6's 0.3 pounds, which likely reflects a smaller-scale tool suited to the bass and J hook use case named in its listing rather than heavy saltwater work. The aluminum and stainless steel mix follows a similar material logic to the Texas SR-5's stainless build, aiming for corrosion resistance without the added weight of solid steel. Shipping as a 2 piece large-size set in blue, it appears designed for anglers who want a spare on hand, a detail not matched by the single-piece Texas SR-5 or Rapala RCP6 listings. The tradeoff for that lighter, multi-piece format is a much smaller review base to judge long-term durability against.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average is a strong result and ties the Sotiff with the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6 for the top rating among the pliers compared here, ahead of the Piscifun's 4.3 and the Berkley's 4.4. The caveat is sample size: 125 reviews is well short of the 396 to 2,200 range covered by the other listings, so that average carries less statistical weight. Its 100+ bought-last-month figure is respectable, ahead of the Texas SR-5's 0+, but behind the Rapala's 200+, the Piscifun's 700+, and the KastKing's 1,000+. Overall the pattern reads as a smaller, newer listing building a solid early reputation rather than an established, high-volume seller.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Sotiff NL-Sotiff-1135 fishing plier designed for?
The listing specifies bass as the target species and J hook as the technique, with a large size classification. It ships as a 2 piece set built from aluminum and stainless steel in a blue finish, priced at $17.59, with a 4.6 star average across 125 reviews.
How many reviews does the Sotiff NL-Sotiff-1135 have?
It has 125 reviews at a 4.6 star average, the smallest review sample among the fishing pliers compared on this page, well below the Texas SR-5's 396, the Rapala RCP6's 544, and the Berkley BTSTLP6's 848 reviews in this same lineup.
Is the Sotiff NL-Sotiff-1135 cheaper than other fishing pliers?
Yes, at $17.59 it costs less than the Texas SR-5 ($20.11), the Piscifun ($22.99), the KastKing ($25.19), and the TRUSCEND ($33.99), though it costs more than the Rapala RCP6 ($11.97) and Berkley BTSTLP6 ($10.99) in this same fishing plier comparison.