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FLISSA Mini Fishing Pliers with Fly Fishing Zinger Retractor, Fish Review
Our verdict
The FLISSA Mini Fishing Pliers cost $13.99 and pull in 700+ buyers a month, the highest demand signal among the pliers compared here, though its 4.2 star average across 278 reviews trails the 4.4 to 4.6 range posted by the Berkley, Rapala and Texas SR-5 options. It is a fair budget pick if price matters more than top-tier rating consistency.
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Anglers who want a lightweight aluminum plier and zinger retractor combo for under $14, useful for anyone clipping a tool to a vest or bag and prioritizing low cost over the highest possible rating.
Skip if
Skip it if you want the strongest rating in this group, since the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6 and Berkley hemostat all post 4.4 stars or higher against a 4.2 average here across fewer than 300 reviews.
- Material Aluminum
- Weight 29 Grams
- Color Grey and Black
- Feature Fishing Pliers
- Priced 17% above the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5
overall
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 278 owner ratings
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Popularity3.1/5
278 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
A day on the water often means clipping small tools to a vest or tackle bag rather than digging through a box, and the FLISSA Mini Fishing Pliers with its zinger retractor is built for exactly that kind of grab-and-go setup. At $13.99 it sits below the Texas SR-5 ($20.11) and close to the Rapala RCP6 ($11.97), making it one of the cheaper combo options in this specific category of fishing pliers.
The aluminum body keeps total weight to 29 grams, which is light enough to carry clipped to a vest all day without noticing it, and the grey and black finish is straightforward gear-bag styling rather than anything decorative. Being marketed as a fishing pliers and zinger retractor set, the value is in getting two tools bundled at one low price point rather than a single premium plier.
On the review side, the FLISSA sits at 4.2 stars across 278 reviews, a touch below the 4.4 to 4.6 stars the Berkley, Rapala and Texas SR-5 carry, though its 700+ bought last month figure is the strongest demand number among the four pliers referenced here. That combination suggests a budget-friendly pick that a lot of buyers are choosing on price, even if the rating trails the pricier stainless options slightly.
Pros
- Priced at $13.99, the lowest cost among the four fishing pliers compared here except the Berkley at $10.99
- Aluminum construction keeps the tool to just 29 grams for all-day carry
- Bundles a zinger retractor with the pliers instead of selling them separately
- 700+ bought last month is the highest demand figure of the group referenced
- 278 reviews gives it a reasonably established track record for a budget-tier tool
Cons
- 4.2 star average trails the 4.4 to 4.6 stars posted by the Berkley, Rapala and Texas SR-5
- Aluminum is lighter but generally less corrosion resistant than the stainless steel used in the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6
- Grey and black color option is limited compared to alternatives like the Berkley or Texas SR-5
- No stated pieces count or additional accessories beyond the pliers and retractor
Specifications
| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Weight | 29 Grams |
| Color | Grey and Black |
| Feature | Fishing Pliers |
Performance notes
At 29 grams, the FLISSA is a light clip-on tool, aluminum construction keeps the pliers themselves from adding noticeable weight to a vest or pack, which matters most for anglers who carry several tools at once and want to avoid extra bulk. The zinger retractor bundled with the pliers is meant to keep the tool tethered and within reach rather than loose in a bag, a small but practical detail for anyone working a hook out mid-cast. Aluminum as a build material trades some of the corrosion resistance that stainless steel options like the Texas SR-5 or Rapala RCP6 offer, so saltwater exposure over time is worth factoring in. At $13.99, the price point puts this closer to a starter or backup tool than a long-term saltwater workhorse, and the grey and black finish is functional rather than a selling point on its own.
What buyers say
The 700+ units bought last month is the strongest demand figure among the fishing pliers referenced in this comparison, well ahead of the 200+ to 500+ range posted by the Rapala and Berkley options, which points to solid ongoing interest at this price point. At the same time, the 4.2 star average across 278 reviews sits below the 4.4 to 4.6 stars the other three tools carry, suggesting that while plenty of buyers are choosing it, satisfaction runs slightly more mixed than with the pricier stainless steel alternatives. A high purchase volume paired with a middling rating pattern usually signals a tool that performs its basic job for most buyers without matching the consistency of category leaders.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included with the FLISSA Mini Fishing Pliers?
The listing covers the fishing pliers paired with a fly fishing zinger retractor, built from aluminum and weighing 29 grams, in a grey and black finish. It is sold as a combo tool rather than the pliers alone, at a listed price of $13.99, which is why it undercuts most single-purpose pliers in this comparison.
Is the FLISSA plier rated as well as the pricier options?
Not quite. It carries a 4.2 star average across 278 reviews, while the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6 and Berkley all sit between 4.4 and 4.6 stars. The tradeoff is price, since the FLISSA costs less than three of those four alternatives in this comparison.
How much does the FLISSA Mini Fishing Pliers weigh?
The aluminum build brings total weight to 29 grams, making it one of the lighter clip-on options for anglers who want a tool and retractor combo without adding bulk to a vest or tackle bag. That light weight is a direct result of the aluminum material choice over heavier stainless steel builds.