MEIYA M01-01 Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The MEIYA M01-01 fish scale costs $8.99 and carries a 4.5 star average across 270 reviews, with 200 or more units bought last month. Built with a tempered glass component and weighing 0.14 kilograms, it undercuts every comparison scale on price while still gathering a large, active review base.
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Budget-conscious anglers who want a well-reviewed scale for routine catch checks and are comfortable with a tempered glass build instead of the metal-and-rubber construction found on the pricier Rapala models.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a scale rated to a specific weight limit like the Rapala RMDS-50's 50 pound rating, since the MEIYA listing does not state a maximum capacity beyond its 0.14 kilogram own weight.
- Material Tempered Glass
- Weight 0.14 Kilograms
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 59% below the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 270 owner ratings
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Popularity2.7/5
270 owner reviews, more 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
You net a fish and want a real number on it before it goes back in the water, and reaching for a scale that costs less than nine dollars feels like the obvious move for a trip where every dollar of gear budget matters. The MEIYA M01-01 is built for exactly that low-stakes, high-frequency job, priced at $8.99 with a tempered glass component and a black finish.
Against the other scales in this comparison, the MEIYA undercuts everything on price: the Rapala RMDS-50 costs $28.50, the RGSDS-50 costs $48.55, and the Eastaboga Fish Gripper and Scale runs $285. At 0.14 kilograms and finished in black, the MEIYA is a single-count unit built from tempered glass rather than the blend material used in the Rapala scales. That simpler, glass-based construction is a large part of why the MEIYA can sell for less than a third of the cheapest Rapala listed here, even though it is not the lightest option in this group.
The review pattern is where the MEIYA stands out. A 4.5 star average across 270 reviews is more total reviews than either Rapala model, and with 200 or more units bought last month, the listing shows active, ongoing demand rather than a one-time spike. For a scale priced under nine dollars, that combination of volume and rating is difficult to find elsewhere in this comparison.
Pros
- Priced at $8.99, the lowest of any fish scale in this comparison
- 4.5 star average across 270 reviews, more total reviews than either Rapala scale
- 200 or more units bought last month shows steady ongoing demand
- Compact 0.14 kilogram build is easy to stash in a tackle bag
- Single-count black unit with a straightforward tempered glass component
Cons
- No stated maximum weight capacity, unlike the Rapala RMDS-50's listed 50 pound rating
- Tempered glass component may be a concern for anglers worried about drops on hard boat decks
- 4.5 star average trails the Eastaboga combo's 4.8 and the RGSDS-50's 4.6
- Feature list is limited to material, weight, color and count, with no extras listed
Specifications
| Material | Tempered Glass |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.14 Kilograms |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
The MEIYA M01-01 lists a tempered glass component, a weight of 0.14 kilograms, a black finish and a single-piece count. That low overall weight makes it easy to clip to a bag or vest without adding bulk, and the tempered glass element is a common choice in budget scales because it is durable enough for routine handling while keeping manufacturing costs low. There is no stated maximum weight capacity in the listing, which matters if you regularly target larger fish. By comparison, the Rapala RMDS-50 lists a specific 50 pound rating and uses a blend material rather than glass. For anglers who mostly need a fast, approximate number on typical catches rather than a certified reading near a stated limit, the simpler spec sheet here is unlikely to be a practical drawback.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 270 reviews puts the MEIYA behind the Eastaboga combo's 4.8 and the Rapala RGSDS-50's 4.6, but ahead of the RMDS-50's 4.4, and its review count of 270 is more than double the RMDS-50's 126 and well above the RGSDS-50's 172. That combination, a solidly high rating spread across the largest review base among these budget scales, suggests broad, repeated satisfaction rather than a small cluster of early reviews. The 200-plus units bought last month reinforces that reading, pointing to a listing that keeps selling at volume rather than one that spiked once and went quiet.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the MEIYA M01-01 have a stated weight limit?
The listing does not specify a maximum weight capacity, only the scale's own 0.14 kilogram weight, black color and tempered glass material. Anglers who need a documented capacity, such as the Rapala RMDS-50's stated 50 pound rating, should compare that spec before buying.
How does the MEIYA M01-01 compare on reviews to the Rapala scales?
The MEIYA has 270 reviews at a 4.5 star average, more reviews than the Rapala RMDS-50's 126 or the RGSDS-50's 172, though its rating sits between the two Rapala scores of 4.4 and 4.6. It also costs a fraction of either Rapala model.
Is $8.99 too low a price to trust for a fish scale?
Price alone does not confirm quality, but the MEIYA backs up its $8.99 tag with 270 reviews at 4.5 stars and 200 or more units bought last month, a stronger volume and rating combination than either pricier Rapala scale listed here shows.