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SPEEDWOX MFP5-1465-FBA Fishing Pliers Review
Our verdict
At $7.49 the SPEEDWOX MFP5-1465-FBA Fishing Pliers are the cheapest tool in this comparison by a wide margin, yet they still hold a 4.4 star rating across 123 reviews. With 100+ bought last month, this is a low-cost carbon steel pliers that backs up its bargain price with a review count that beats two of the three pricier alternatives here.
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Budget-focused anglers who want a basic carbon steel fishing pliers for unhooking and light cutting jobs, and who would rather spend under $8 than pay double or triple for a bigger name brand.
Skip if
Skip it if you want the highest review volume available. The Berkley BTSTLP6 has 848 reviews and moves 500+ units a month, far ahead of this pick's 123 reviews and 100+ bought last month.
- Material Carbon Steel
- Weight 0.09 Kilograms
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 38% below the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5
overall
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 123 owner ratings
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Popularity2.0/5
123 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
A carbon steel pliers priced at $7.49 is the entry point of this fishing pliers lineup, and the SPEEDWOX MFP5-1465-FBA earns that spot by cost alone before any other spec gets weighed in. It is built from Carbon Steel, weighs 0.09 kilograms, comes in black, and ships as a single 1.0 count unit, a simple no-frills build compared to the coated and multi-material designs elsewhere in this set.
Against the field, this is the cheapest option by a clear margin. The next closest price is the Berkley BTSTLP6 at $10.99, followed by the Rapala RCP6 at $11.97, and the Texas SR-5 tops the group at $20.11. Anyone shopping strictly on price lands here first.
The review picture backs up the low price without undercutting the pliers entirely. A 4.4 star average across 123 reviews with 100+ bought last month puts it ahead of the Texas SR-5's 0+ bought last month, even though the SR-5 costs nearly three times as much. It still trails the Rapala and Berkley on total review volume, but for a sub-$8 tool that is a fair tradeoff.
Pros
- Priced at just $7.49, the lowest of any pliers in this comparison
- 4.4 star average rating across 123 reviews
- 100+ bought last month, ahead of the Texas SR-5's 0+
- Simple Carbon Steel build at a light 0.09 kilograms
- Ships as a straightforward 1.0 count single unit
Cons
- 123 reviews is far fewer than the 544 on Rapala or 848 on Berkley
- 100+ bought last month trails the 200+ on Rapala and 500+ on Berkley
- Bare Carbon Steel construction with no stated coating for corrosion resistance
- No listed feature callouts like the split-ring or cutting features on rival pliers
Specifications
| Material | Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
Carbon steel construction at this price point usually means the build favors cost control over corrosion protection, since the listing does not call out a coating the way the coated pliers in this set do. At 0.09 kilograms it is a light tool, easy to keep in a pocket or a small tackle bag without adding noticeable weight on a long day at the water. Being sold as a single 1.0 count unit in black keeps things simple, a straightforward grab-and-go tool rather than one built around extra features like a split-ring tip or a coiled lanyard. For basic unhooking and line-cutting work, that simplicity is a reasonable tradeoff against the higher-priced, more feature-heavy pliers in this comparison, especially for someone who just wants a reliable spare on hand.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 123 reviews is a solid outcome for the lowest-priced pliers in this set, and it sits above the 4.3 stars on the pricier KastKing wire cutters. 100+ bought last month shows steady ongoing demand, though it is well behind the Rapala RCP6's 200+ and the Berkley BTSTLP6's 500+. The gap in bought-last-month numbers likely reflects brand recognition and review volume more than product quality, since Rapala and Berkley are established fishing names with hundreds more reviews behind them. For a budget pick, a 4.4 star rating on over a hundred reviews is a meaningfully positive signal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the SPEEDWOX MFP5-1465-FBA Fishing Pliers cost?
It is priced at $7.49, making it the cheapest fishing pliers in this entire comparison. The next lowest price is the Berkley BTSTLP6 at $10.99, so this pick costs less than half of the priciest option here, the $20.11 Texas SR-5.
What is the SPEEDWOX pliers made of?
It is built from Carbon Steel and weighs 0.09 kilograms in a black finish. It ships as a single 1.0 count unit with no additional coating callouts listed in the specs, keeping the overall build straightforward and the price low.
Is the SPEEDWOX pliers a popular seller?
It holds a 4.4 star rating across 123 reviews with 100+ bought last month. That is fewer reviews than the Rapala RCP6 or Berkley BTSTLP6, but well ahead of the Texas SR-5, which shows 0+ bought last month despite costing far more.