3 Claw Fish Gripper, Metal Fishing Pliers Gripper Catch Fish Review
Our verdict
The 3 Claw Fish Gripper costs $15.99 for a metal, 2-piece gripping tool and holds a 4.7 star average, tied for the highest rating in this comparison. Its 500+ bought last month matches the Berkley hemostat's demand figure, a strong number for a gripper rather than a standard plier.
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Anglers who want a dedicated fish gripping tool rather than a plier, priced at $15.99, and who value the highest star rating in this comparison at 4.7 along with a strong 500+ bought-last-month figure.
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Skip it if you specifically need a hook remover or line cutter, since this is a gripping tool, not a multi-function plier, and it costs more than the Berkley, Rapala, or the fish pliers priced under $10 in this category.
- Material Metal
- Color 2 pcs 3 claw
- Feature Fish gribber
- Priced 33% above the category median ($11.99 across 104 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 69 owner ratings
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Popularity1.2/5
69 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
Landing a fish and getting a firm, safe hold on it without a treble hook catching a hand is a different job than removing a hook or cutting line, and the 3 Claw Fish Gripper is built for that specific task. It is a metal gripping tool sold as a 2-piece set, priced at $15.99, with a listed feature described simply as a fish gripper, built from metal rather than the stainless steel material listed for several other pliers in this comparison.
That price sits below the Texas SR-5's $20.11 but above the Berkley BTSTLP6's $10.99 and the Rapala RCP6's $11.97, making it the second most expensive tool in this comparison. Even so, its 4.7 star average across 69 reviews ties it for the top rating in this set, and its 500+ bought last month matches the Berkley's demand figure exactly.
For an angler who specifically wants a fish gripping tool rather than a plier, and who is willing to pay a bit more for a top-tier star rating and strong sales volume, the 3 Claw Fish Gripper fits the bill. Anyone who needs a hook remover or line cutter should look elsewhere in this comparison instead.
Pros
- 4.7 star average ties for the highest rating of any plier in this comparison
- 500+ bought last month matches the Berkley hemostat's demand figure exactly
- Purpose-built claw gripping design targets safe fish handling rather than general plier tasks
- Sold as a 2-piece set, giving a backup if one gripper is lost or damaged
- Priced below the Texas SR-5's $20.11
Cons
- At $15.99 it costs more than the Berkley BTSTLP6 or Rapala RCP6
- Only 69 reviews back the rating, far fewer than the Berkley's 848 or Rapala's 544
- Not a hook remover or line cutter, so a separate tool is still needed for those tasks
- Color listing reads as '2 pcs 3 claw' rather than a clear color name, making the finish unclear
Specifications
| Material | Metal |
|---|---|
| Color | 2 pcs 3 claw |
| Feature | Fish gribber |
Performance notes
A claw-style gripper works by clamping onto a fish's jaw or body to hold it steady for hook removal or a quick photo, without requiring a hand near sharp teeth or spines. Being sold as a 2-piece set is a practical touch, a backup gripper matters if one gets dropped in the water or left in a tackle bag at home. Metal construction differs from the stainless steel used in the other pliers in this comparison, metal alone does not specify corrosion resistance the way stainless does, so anglers fishing saltwater regularly may want to factor that into upkeep. Because this is a dedicated gripping tool rather than a multi-purpose plier, it will not cut braid or pull hooks the way the Berkley hemostat or Rapala RCP6 can, so it is best thought of as a companion tool alongside a standard plier rather than a replacement for one.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across 69 reviews ties for the top rating in this comparison, level with the highest score among the alternatives shown here. That said, 69 reviews is a modest sample next to the Berkley's 848 or the Rapala's 544, so the rating carries somewhat more uncertainty than those two. The 500+ bought last month figure is a strong signal, tying the Berkley hemostat exactly and far outpacing the Texas SR-5's 0+ and the Rapala's 200+. Read together, the pattern suggests a well-regarded, actively purchased tool whose review count simply has not caught up yet to its sales volume.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 3 Claw Fish Gripper worth the $15.99 price?
It costs more than the Berkley BTSTLP6 at $10.99 or the Rapala RCP6 at $11.97, but it ties for the highest star rating in this comparison at 4.7 and matches the Berkley's 500+ bought-last-month figure. For anglers who specifically want a gripping tool, the price reflects that specialized function.
Does the 3 Claw Fish Gripper replace a standard fishing plier?
No, it is built for gripping and holding a fish steady, not for cutting line or removing hooks the way the Berkley hemostat or Rapala RCP6 can. Anglers who need both functions should pair this gripper with a general plier rather than relying on it alone.
How reliable is the 3 Claw Fish Gripper's 4.7 star rating?
It is based on 69 reviews, a smaller sample than the Berkley's 848 or the Rapala's 544, so there is some uncertainty in that average. Still, a 500+ bought-last-month figure, tied with the Berkley, backs up the idea that demand is real and steady, not just a handful of early reviewers.