fish pliers Fishing Pliers Review
Our verdict
At $5.99, this fish pliers is the cheapest tool in this lineup, less than a third of the Berkley hemostat's $10.99 and well under the Rapala RCP6's $11.97. It carries a 4.4 star average across 74 reviews and a wrist lanyard, making it a low-risk pickup for anglers who just need a basic 6.5 inch plier.
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Anglers on a tight budget who want a basic 6.5 inch stainless steel plier with a wrist lanyard for everyday hook and line work, and who do not need a large brand name or a long track record behind the rating.
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Skip it if you want a well-known brand name or the deepest review history, since the Berkley hemostat has 848 reviews and 500+ bought last month, far more data points than this pliers' 74 reviews and 100+ bought last month.
- Material 3CR13 stainless steel
- Weight 0.2 Pounds
- Size 6.5"L x 2"W
- Color Silver With Black
- Pieces 1
- Feature A Lanyard
- Priced 50% below the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 74 owner ratings
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Popularity1.3/5
74 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 weekend angler who just needs a plier for a tackle box, not a showpiece, is the target buyer for this $5.99 fish pliers. It measures 6.5 inches long by 2 inches wide, weighs 0.2 pounds, and is built from 3CR13 stainless steel in a silver and black finish. A wrist lanyard is included, a small feature that keeps the tool from disappearing overboard.
At $5.99 it undercuts every alternative here by a wide margin. The Berkley BTSTLP6 hemostat costs $10.99 with a 4.4 star average across 848 reviews and 500+ bought last month. The Rapala RCP6 is $11.97 with a 4.6 average across 544 reviews and 200+ bought last month. The Texas SR-5 runs $20.11 with a 4.6 average across 396 reviews. This fish pliers matches the Berkley's 4.4 star average but on a much smaller base of 74 reviews and 100+ bought last month.
For anyone who wants a functional plier without spending double digits, this is the cheapest way in. Anglers who want a bigger review history or a name-brand plier should look at the Berkley or Rapala instead, both of which cost only a few dollars more.
Pros
- Costs just $5.99, the lowest price of any plier compared on this page
- Built from 3CR13 stainless steel, a material designed to resist rust
- Includes a wrist lanyard so the tool does not slip away near the water
- Compact 6.5 inch by 2 inch size at 0.2 pounds for easy tackle box storage
- 4.4 star average matches the Berkley BTSTLP6's rating at a fraction of the cost
- 100+ bought last month shows this budget pliers still moves regularly
Cons
- Only 74 reviews back the rating, far short of the Berkley's 848 or the Rapala's 544
- No brand name attached, so there is less of a track record to lean on
- Bought last month sits at 100+, below the Berkley's 500+ and the Rapala's 200+
- Only one color combination is offered, silver with black
- No stated jaw type or cutting feature beyond the basic plier function
Specifications
| Material | 3CR13 stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
| Size | 6.5"L x 2"W |
| Color | Silver With Black |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | A Lanyard |
Performance notes
At 6.5 inches long and 2 inches wide, this pliers sits in the same general size range anglers expect from a standard tackle plier, small enough to slide into a vest pocket or small tackle bag. The 0.2 pound weight keeps it light enough that it will not drag down a lanyard clipped to a belt loop or life vest. 3CR13 stainless steel is a common budget stainless grade, it resists rust better than plain carbon steel, though it is a different alloy than the plain stainless steel listed for the Texas SR-5 and Berkley. The wrist lanyard is a practical addition for anyone working near open water or from a boat, since a dropped plier without a tether is usually gone for good. With just one piece included and no stated additional features beyond the lanyard, this is a no-frills tool built for one job.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 74 reviews puts this pliers on par with the Berkley BTSTLP6, which holds the same 4.4 average but across 848 reviews, more than eleven times the sample size. That gap means the Berkley's score has been rated by far more buyers, while this plier's rating, though matching, rests on a thinner base. The 100+ bought last month figure shows ongoing, real purchases, though it is well below the Berkley's 500+ and the Rapala RCP6's 200+. Taken together, the pattern reads as a budget option that satisfies most buyers who try it, at a volume that has not yet caught up to the longer-established, higher-priced competitors in this comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this $5.99 fish pliers a good value compared to other options?
It matches the Berkley BTSTLP6's 4.4 star average while costing about half the Berkley's $10.99 price and a fraction of the Rapala RCP6's $11.97. The tradeoff is review depth, this listing has 74 reviews versus the Berkley's 848, so the sample supporting that rating is much smaller.
What size and material is this fishing pliers?
It measures 6.5 inches long by 2 inches wide, weighs 0.2 pounds, and is made from 3CR13 stainless steel in a silver and black finish. A wrist lanyard is included, which helps keep the tool attached to you rather than lost overboard or in tall grass along the bank.
Does this pliers come with a wrist lanyard?
Yes, a wrist lanyard is listed as a feature alongside the 3CR13 stainless steel construction. That combination is aimed at anglers who fish from boats, piers, or riverbanks where a dropped tool without a tether typically means losing it in the water for good.