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Our verdict
This 6-piece ABS fishing pliers set costs $8.69 and carries a 4.5 star rating across 22 reviews, with 100+ bought last month. At 55 grams and sized small, it trades the stainless steel or metal build of the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6 and Berkley BTSTLP6 for a lightweight, multi-piece, multi-color plastic set instead.
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Anglers who want a cheap, lightweight 6-piece pliers set in bright colors for easy spotting in a tackle box, or who need small backup tools rather than one heavy-duty stainless plier.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a single, heavy-duty tool built from stainless steel or a metal blend, since this set is made from ABS plastic and sized small at just 55 grams, a lighter-duty design than the other pliers here.
- Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Weight 55 Grams
- Size Small
- Color red, green, yellow
- Pieces 6
- Priced 28% below the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 22 owner ratings
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Popularity0.1/5
22 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
Digging through a tackle box for one plier at the bottom of the bag is a hassle, and this 6-piece ABS fishing pliers set solves that by giving an angler six small tools in red, green and yellow rather than a single unit. At $8.69, it undercuts the Rapala RCP6, Berkley BTSTLP6 and Texas SR-5 on price while offering multiple pieces instead of just one.
Each piece is built from ABS plastic, a rigid but lightweight material, and the set weighs 55 grams total in a small size profile. That is a different construction than the stainless steel of the Texas SR-5 or the blended material of the Rapala RCP6, trading long-term durability for low weight, low cost and the convenience of having spares on hand.
A 4.5 star rating across 22 reviews is a strong showing, second only to the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6's 4.6 stars among the comparison set, though the review count here is the smallest of the group by a wide margin. 100+ bought last month shows the set is moving, even if it trails the 200+ to 500+ pace of the pricier, single-piece alternatives.
Pros
- Comes as 6 pieces for $8.69, more tools per dollar than the single-unit alternatives here.
- 4.5 star rating across 22 reviews, close behind the 4.6 stars of the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6.
- Lightweight ABS plastic build at just 55 grams, easy to stash multiples in a tackle box.
- Small size and bright red, green and yellow colors make pieces easy to spot.
- 100+ bought last month shows active recent demand.
- Currently listed as In Stock.
Cons
- ABS plastic rather than the stainless steel of the Texas SR-5 or metal blend of the Rapala RCP6.
- Only 22 reviews on record, the smallest sample of any product in this comparison.
- Small size and 55 gram weight suggest a lighter-duty tool than full-size pliers.
- 100+ bought last month trails the 200+ to 500+ pace of the pricier competitors.
Specifications
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 55 Grams |
| Size | Small |
| Color | red, green, yellow |
| Pieces | 6 |
Performance notes
ABS plastic is a common choice for lightweight, multi-piece tool sets because it holds shape well without adding weight, and at 55 grams for the set, these pliers are built to be carried in bulk rather than as one heavy-duty tool. The small size profile and bright red, green and yellow coloring make sense for a 6-piece set meant to be spread across tackle boxes, boats or rigging stations so a spare is always within reach, rather than relying on a single plier that can be lost overboard. That tradeoff means less durability than the stainless steel Texas SR-5 or the blended material Rapala RCP6, both built as one substantial tool rather than six lighter ones. For anglers who prioritize having backups on hand over one premium tool, six small, colorful pliers for $8.69 changes the math compared to a single $11.97 or $20.11 purchase.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star rating is a strong result, trailing only the 4.6 stars shared by the Texas SR-5 and Rapala RCP6 among the comparison set. But it rests on just 22 reviews, the smallest sample by far next to the 396 to 848 reviews backing those alternatives, so the rating carries less statistical weight even though it looks impressive on its face. The 100+ bought last month figure shows genuine, ongoing purchase activity, ahead of the Texas SR-5's 0+ but behind the Rapala RCP6's 200+ and the Berkley BTSTLP6's 500+. Overall, the pattern suggests a newer or smaller-volume listing that early buyers rate highly, without yet the review depth that would make the 4.5 stars fully proven out.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pliers come in this set?
The listing includes 6 pieces for $8.69, built from ABS plastic in a small size with red, green and yellow colors. That works out to a lower per-unit cost than buying a single stainless steel plier like the $20.11 Texas SR-5, though each piece is lighter-duty than a full-size tool.
What material are these pliers made from?
They are made from ABS plastic, a rigid but lightweight material, and the set weighs 55 grams total. That differs from the stainless steel Texas SR-5 or the blended material Rapala RCP6, trading some durability for a lighter, more affordable multi-piece set.
How does the 4.5 star rating hold up given only 22 reviews?
It is a high rating, but with just 22 reviews it is the smallest sample in this comparison, well below the 396 to 848 reviews behind the Texas SR-5, Rapala RCP6 and Berkley BTSTLP6. The rating looks promising, but a larger sample would make it more statistically reliable.