AL-Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The AL-Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scale costs $39.99 and combines a lip gripper with a built-in scale, backed by a 4.7 star average across 59 reviews. With 200 or more units bought last month, it lands as a mid-priced option between the cheaper Rapala scales and the $285 Eastaboga combo unit.
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Anglers who want a single tool that grips and weighs a fish at the same time, and who are willing to pay $39.99, more than the base Rapala scales, for that two-in-one convenience.
Skip if
Skip it if $39.99 is more than you want to spend on a gripper-scale combo, or if you only need a basic scale reading, since the cheaper Rapala RMDS-50 at $28.50 covers that job alone.
- Material Aluminium alloy material, Rubber
- Weight 7.68 ounces
- Color Grey
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 84% above the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 59 owner ratings
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Popularity0.4/5
59 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
Picture landing a fish at the rail of a boat with one hand full of rod and no free hand to hold the catch while you check its weight. The AL-Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scale is built around that exact situation, combining a lip gripper and a scale into one aluminum alloy tool so you are not juggling two separate pieces of gear.
At $39.99, it costs more than the two basic Rapala scales in this comparison, the RMDS-50 at $28.50 and the RGSDS-50 at $48.55, but it is doing a different job than either of them since neither Rapala model doubles as a gripper. The closest functional match is the Eastaboga Fish Gripper and Scale, which runs $285, seven times the AL-Fish price. Built from aluminum alloy with a rubber grip section and weighing 7.68 ounces, the grey unit is light enough to clip to a vest or bag.
Review data backs up the combo approach: a 4.7 star average, the highest of any scale in this lineup aside from the $285 Eastaboga, across 59 reviews. That is a smaller review count than the Rapala models, but the 200-plus units bought last month shows steady, real demand rather than a stalled listing.
Pros
- Combines a lip gripper and scale in one aluminum alloy tool, unlike the Rapala scales in this comparison
- 4.7 star average across 59 reviews is the second-highest rating of any fish scale listed here
- 200 or more units bought last month shows active, ongoing demand
- Weighs just 7.68 ounces despite the metal gripper construction
- Costs $39.99, well under the $285 Eastaboga gripper-scale combo
Cons
- At $39.99, it costs more than either basic Rapala scale, which run $28.50 and $48.55
- 59 reviews is the smallest sample size among the scales in this comparison
- No stated weight capacity beyond the 7.68 ounce tool weight itself
- Rubber grip component may wear differently than an all-metal gripper over time
Specifications
| Material | Aluminium alloy material, Rubber |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.68 ounces |
| Color | Grey |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
The AL-Fish is built from an aluminum alloy body with a rubber grip section, weighs 7.68 ounces, and ships in grey as a single unit. The aluminum construction keeps the tool light enough to carry clipped to a vest while still giving the gripper jaw enough rigidity to hold a fish's lip steady during a weigh-in. Combining the gripper and scale into one 7.68 ounce piece also means one less item to fish out of a tackle bag compared to carrying a separate scale and a separate gripper, which is the setup the basic Rapala scales require. There is no stated maximum weight capacity in the listing, so anglers targeting especially large fish should confirm the tool suits their target species before relying on it as their only scale.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average sits just under the Eastaboga combo's 4.8, and above both Rapala models' 4.4 and 4.6 stars, putting the AL-Fish near the top of this small lineup on rating alone. The review count, 59, is the smallest sample here, well below the Rapala RMDS-50's 126 or the RGSDS-50's 172, so that high rating carries less statistical weight than the larger totals. Still, 200 or more units bought last month indicates the listing is actively selling rather than sitting idle, and combined with a rating above 4.5 stars, the pattern reads as a smaller but satisfied buyer base rather than an untested product.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the AL-Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scale worth $39.99 over a basic scale?
If you want a gripper and a scale in one tool, the $39.99 price covers both functions, versus buying a separate $28.50 Rapala scale plus a separate gripper. If you only need a basic weight reading, the cheaper Rapala option alone may cover your needs.
How reliable is a 4.7 star rating from only 59 reviews?
Fifty nine reviews is a smaller sample than the 126 to 172 reviews seen on the Rapala scales in this comparison, so treat the 4.7 average as a promising early signal rather than a large-scale consensus. The 200-plus units bought last month suggests the sample is still growing.
What does the AL-Fish gripper add compared to a standalone scale?
It combines a lip gripper with a scale in one aluminum alloy tool weighing 7.68 ounces, so you can secure and weigh a fish with one piece of gear instead of two. Standalone scales like the Rapala models handle weighing only, leaving the gripping to a separate tool.