Booms BAFTXW1090B1U Fishing Pliers Review
Our verdict
The Booms BAFTXW1090B1U Fishing Pliers run $16.99 and use a carbon steel build with a coiled lanyard and sheath included. Its 4.3 star average across 41 reviews is the lowest of the four pliers compared here, though 100+ units still sold last month.
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Anglers who want a plier that comes with its own coiled lanyard and sheath built in, keeping the tool tethered and protected without buying separate accessories, at a price below the Texas SR-5's $20.11.
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Buyers who prioritize the highest possible rating or largest review base, since the Booms' 4.3 stars and 41 reviews trail all three alternatives here, including the Berkley BTSTLP6's 4.4 stars across 848 reviews.
- Material Carbon Steel
- Color Blue & Gray
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature Coiled Lanyard and Shealth
- Priced 42% above the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 41 owner ratings
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Popularity0.7/5
41 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
Losing a plier over the side of a boat is a common and avoidable annoyance, which is why the Booms BAFTXW1090B1U Fishing Pliers ship with a coiled lanyard and a sheath as standard features. Priced at $16.99, the carbon steel tool comes in blue and gray as a single 1 count unit.
Carbon steel is a different material choice than the stainless steel Texas SR-5 or the aluminum-bodied FP-6, and it typically needs more attention to rust prevention in wet or salty conditions since it lacks the chromium content that makes stainless steel corrosion resistant. The coiled lanyard and sheath help offset some of that risk by keeping the tool out of standing water when not in use.
At 4.3 stars across 41 reviews, the Booms sits below the Rapala RCP6 and Texas SR-5, both 4.6 stars, and the Berkley BTSTLP6 at 4.4, and its review count is the smallest of the four. Still, 100+ units bought last month shows the listing is actively selling, comparable to the FP-6's own 100+ pace and well ahead of the Texas SR-5's 0+.
Pros
- Includes a coiled lanyard and sheath, features not listed on the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6, or Berkley BTSTLP6
- Priced at $16.99, below the Texas SR-5's $20.11
- 100+ units bought last month shows active demand
- Carbon steel construction gives a sturdy, traditional plier feel
- Blue and gray coloring stands out against typical tackle box contents
Cons
- 4.3 star rating is the lowest among the four pliers compared here
- 41 reviews is the smallest sample of the group, well behind the Berkley's 848
- Carbon steel needs more rust vigilance than the stainless steel Texas SR-5
- 100+ bought last month trails the Berkley's 500+ and Rapala's 200+
Specifications
| Material | Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue & Gray |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Coiled Lanyard and Shealth |
Performance notes
Carbon steel is the headline spec, and it behaves differently in a fishing environment than the stainless steel or aluminum used by the alternatives here. It typically holds a strong, rigid edge for cutting and gripping, but without a protective coating it can develop surface rust faster than stainless steel when exposed to saltwater or left wet in a boat's bilge. That's likely why Booms built in a sheath, which keeps the jaws covered and dry between uses, and a coiled lanyard, which prevents the tool from being lost overboard or left behind on a dock. The blue and gray color scheme is mostly cosmetic, though it does make the tool easier to spot against a tan tackle bag or gray boat deck. As a single 1 count item at $16.99, there's no bundling to account for, just the plier with its attached lanyard and sheath.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 41 reviews is the softest showing among the four pliers in this comparison, sitting below the Rapala RCP6 and Texas SR-5 at 4.6 and the Berkley BTSTLP6 at 4.4. The review count is also the smallest here, which means the rating is based on a thinner sample than the others. Even so, 100+ units moved last month, on par with the FP-6 and ahead of the Texas SR-5's 0+, suggesting the tool is finding buyers despite not yet building the review volume or top-tier rating of the more established competitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Booms BAFTXW1090B1U come with a sheath?
Yes. It includes a sheath along with a coiled lanyard, features meant to keep the plier protected and tethered while fishing. None of the other three pliers compared here list a sheath or lanyard as included accessories. That combination is a useful safeguard on a boat deck where tools easily slide overboard.
What is the Booms BAFTXW1090B1U made of?
Carbon steel. That differs from the stainless steel Texas SR-5 and the aluminum FP-6, and it may need more attention to drying and rust prevention in saltwater use, though the included sheath helps by keeping the tool covered when not in hand.
How does the rating compare to other fishing pliers?
At 4.3 stars across 41 reviews, the Booms BAFTXW1090B1U has the lowest rating and smallest review count of the four pliers compared here. The Rapala RCP6 and Texas SR-5 both sit at 4.6 stars, and the Berkley BTSTLP6 carries 4.4 stars across 848 reviews.