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Booms BAFTXW1111B1U Fishing Pliers Review
Our verdict
The Booms BAFTXW1111B1U Fishing Pliers cost $17.99 and carry a 4.6 star average across 59 reviews, tying the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6 for the top rating in this comparison. With 300+ units bought last month, it's also outselling three of the four alternatives here.
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Anglers who want a carbon steel plier with a wrist lanyard included, backed by a 4.6 star rating and strong recent demand at 300+ units bought last month, all for less than the Texas SR-5's $20.11.
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Buyers who want the largest possible review base for confidence, since 59 reviews is smaller than the Rapala RCP6's 544 or Berkley BTSTLP6's 848, even though the rating itself matches the top scores here.
- Material Carbon Steel
- Color Blue & Gray
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature Wrist Lanyard
- Priced 50% above the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5
overall
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 59 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
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
A wrist lanyard is a small feature that solves a real problem: dropping a plier into the water while trying to unhook a fish with one hand busy. The Booms BAFTXW1111B1U Fishing Pliers build that lanyard in, along with a carbon steel frame in blue and gray, for $17.99 as a single 1 count unit.
The carbon steel material puts this tool in the same category as its sibling, the BAFTXW1090B1U, though this version carries a noticeably higher 4.6 star rating against the 1090 model's 4.3. That ties it with the stainless steel Texas SR-5 and the blend-material Rapala RCP6, both also at 4.6 stars, despite carbon steel typically requiring more rust vigilance than stainless steel in wet, salty conditions.
Demand looks strong here: 300+ units bought last month beats the FP-6 and the other Booms model, both 100+, and the Rapala RCP6's 200+, trailing only the Berkley BTSTLP6's 500+. Combined with a 4.6 star average, even across a smaller 59 review sample, the pattern points to a well received listing that's gaining traction. That mix of a top-tier rating and rising sales is a good sign for anglers wary of unproven listings.
Pros
- 4.6 star rating across 59 reviews ties the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6 for the highest score compared here
- 300+ units bought last month outpaces the FP-6, Booms BAFTXW1090B1U, and Rapala RCP6
- Wrist lanyard included, reducing the risk of dropping the tool overboard
- Priced at $17.99, below the Texas SR-5's $20.11
- Carbon steel build shows a meaningful rating improvement over the sibling BAFTXW1090B1U model's 4.3 stars
Cons
- 59 reviews is a smaller sample than the Rapala RCP6's 544 or Berkley's 848
- Carbon steel generally needs more rust prevention than the stainless steel Texas SR-5
- 300+ bought last month still trails the Berkley BTSTLP6's 500+
- No sheath listed, unlike the coiled lanyard and sheath on the related Booms BAFTXW1090B1U
Specifications
| Material | Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue & Gray |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Wrist Lanyard |
Performance notes
Carbon steel again is the core material, the same choice Booms made on its BAFTXW1090B1U model, but this version pairs it with a wrist lanyard rather than a coiled lanyard and sheath combo. A wrist lanyard keeps the tool attached directly to the angler's hand, which matters most when working a fish boat-side with one hand busy holding the rod or the fish itself. Carbon steel typically holds a firm edge for gripping and cutting but can be more prone to surface rust than stainless steel if left wet, so regular drying after saltwater use matters more here than with the Texas SR-5's stainless build. The blue and gray color scheme matches the sibling model, suggesting a shared product line, and the 1 count packaging keeps the purchase simple: one tool, one lanyard, at $17.99.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 59 reviews puts the Booms BAFTXW1111B1U in a tie with the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6 for the top rating in this group, and it's a clear step up from its own sibling model's 4.3 stars. The review count is modest next to the Rapala's 544 or Berkley's 848, but 300+ units bought last month is strong volume, second only to the Berkley's 500+ among the four alternatives. That combination, a high rating plus rising sales, suggests a newer listing that's converting well as it builds its review base.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the BAFTXW1111B1U compare to the BAFTXW1090B1U from the same brand?
Both use carbon steel and cost close to the same, $17.99 versus $16.99, but the 1111B1U carries a 4.6 star rating against the 1090B1U's 4.3, and it uses a wrist lanyard rather than a coiled lanyard with sheath. The 1111B1U also sold more last month, 300+ units versus 100+.
Is the wrist lanyard useful for fishing?
Yes, a wrist lanyard keeps the plier attached to your hand while you handle a fish or bait with the other, reducing the chance of dropping the tool in the water. It's a listed feature on this model, unlike the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6, or Berkley BTSTLP6.
How many units of the BAFTXW1111B1U sold last month?
The listing shows 300+ units bought last month, more than the FP-6, the Booms BAFTXW1090B1U, and the Rapala RCP6, and second only to the Berkley BTSTLP6's 500+ among the pliers compared here. That kind of volume, on top of a 4.6 star rating, suggests the listing is converting well beyond its review count alone.