SF FB0606B Fly Box Review
Our verdict
The SF FB0606B Fly Box is priced at $7.89, the cheapest box in this comparison, and carries the highest star rating of the group at 4.8 across 284 reviews. With 200+ units bought last month and an easy-grip foam interior, it pairs a low price with a review profile that beats every other box here on stars.
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Anglers who want the lowest price in this comparison, at $7.89, paired with the highest star rating of the group, 4.8 across 284 reviews, plus an easy-grip foam interior for securing flies.
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Skip it if recent sales volume is the deciding factor: its 200+ bought last month trails the Gonex GXGN2247A's 300+, and its 284-review history is smaller than the Aventik 24L's 320 and the Gonex's 1,900.
- Material Plastic
- Color Easy Grip Foam-Small
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 35% below the category median ($12.21 across 14 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 284 owner ratings
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Popularity2.1/5
284 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
Fumbling to re-seat a size 18 midge in a slick foam slot is a common annoyance on cold mornings. The SF FB0606B addresses that directly with a color listing of easy grip foam, small, built to hold small flies without a fight.
At $7.89, the FB0606B is the least expensive box in this four-way comparison, undercutting even the Gonex GXGN2247A's $7.99 and the Alichino AFB16's $7.98 by a cent or two. Its spec sheet lists a plastic material, the easy-grip foam-small color designation, and a 1.0 count package, keeping the design simple and focused on the foam insert as the main selling point.
Where the FB0606B leads outright is star rating. Its 4.8 stars across 284 reviews is the highest average in this group, ahead of the Gonex's 4.7, the Alichino's 4.7, and the 4.4 stars shared by the Aventik 24L and the Extra Large Double Sided box. Its 200+ bought last month places it comfortably ahead of the 0+ shown for the Aventik and Extra Large box, though it still trails the Gonex's 300+ and the Alichino's 800+. For a box priced under $8, a 4.8-star average is the number that stands out most.
Pros
- 4.8-star rating across 284 reviews, the highest average of any box in this comparison
- Priced at $7.89, the lowest price of the four boxes compared here
- 200+ bought last month shows real, ongoing demand
- Easy-grip foam-small interior specifically listed for holding flies securely
- Simple 1.0-count plastic construction keeps the design straightforward
Cons
- 200+ bought last month trails both the Gonex GXGN2247A's 300+ and the Alichino AFB16's 800+
- 284 reviews is a smaller sample than the Aventik 24L's 320 and far smaller than the Gonex's 1,900
- No stated dimensions or weight, unlike the Alichino AFB16's listed 4.9 by 4 by 1.6 inches and 0.35 pounds
- Foam is listed as small, which may not suit anglers who fish larger streamer patterns
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Color | Easy Grip Foam-Small |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
The FB0606B's spec sheet is compact: plastic material, an easy-grip foam-small color designation, and a 1.0 count package. The foam-small detail is the most functional spec here, since foam type and size determine how securely a hook seats and how many flies of a given size the box can realistically hold. A small foam grade points to a box suited for smaller patterns like midges and small nymphs rather than bulky streamers, similar in intent to the grey foam insert listed on the Alichino AFB16 but without stated exterior dimensions or weight to compare capacity directly. The plastic body keeps the unit light, in line with its low $7.89 price, though the listing does not specify a weight figure the way the Alichino does at 0.35 pounds. Overall the spec sheet favors function over stated bulk capacity.
What buyers say
A 4.8-star average is the highest rating of any box in this comparison, edging past the Gonex GXGN2247A and Alichino AFB16 at 4.7 stars each and clearly ahead of the 4.4-star boxes. That rating holds across 284 reviews, a smaller base than the Aventik 24L's 320 or the Gonex's 1,900, but still a meaningful sample. The 200+ bought last month figure confirms the box is still actively selling, well above the 0+ shown for the Aventik and Extra Large box, though behind the Gonex's 300+ and the Alichino's 800+. Read together, the pattern suggests a smaller but very satisfied buyer base rather than the largest one in the category.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the SF FB0606B Fly Box cost?
The FB0606B is priced at $7.89, the lowest price among the four fly boxes in this comparison, just a cent under the Alichino AFB16's $7.98 and a dime under the Gonex GXGN2247A's $7.99, with the Aventik 24L and Extra Large box priced higher still.
What star rating does the FB0606B have?
It holds a 4.8-star rating across 284 reviews, the highest average of any fly box in this comparison, ahead of the 4.7 stars posted by both the Gonex GXGN2247A and the Alichino AFB16, and well above the 4.4 stars shared by the other two boxes.
Does the SF FB0606B fly box sell well?
It shows 200+ bought last month, which is stronger than the 0+ figures listed for the Aventik 24L and the Extra Large Double Sided box, though it trails the Gonex GXGN2247A's 300+ and the Alichino AFB16's 800+ for the same period.