MEIYA MEIYA-260112-1 Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The MEIYA Fish Scale costs $7.99 and holds a 4.6 star rating across 66 reviews, matching the Rapala RGSDS-50's score at roughly one sixth the price. With 1,000 plus units bought last month, its demand outpaces every alternative in this comparison, making it the volume leader among budget fish scales.
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Anglers who want a lightweight scale for the tackle bag without spending Rapala or Eastaboga money. At 0.1 kilograms and $7.99, it suits weekend trips where the priority is a quick weight reading, not a certified or heavy duty build.
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Skip it if you need a scale with a long-established brand history, since the listing does not carry the decades of recognition behind Rapala. Buyers who want a metal build should note the ABS plastic housing before ordering.
- Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Weight 0.1 Kilograms
- Color Black
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 63% below the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 66 owner ratings
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Popularity0.7/5
66 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 cooler full of panfish is only half the story until someone asks how big the biggest one was. The MEIYA Fish Scale answers that question for $7.99, a fraction of what the Rapala RMDS-50 ($28.50) or RGSDS-50 ($48.55) ask for the same basic function.
Built from ABS plastic and weighing just 0.1 kilograms, it is lighter than the Rapala RMDS-50's 28.07 gram mechanism would suggest for a comparable unit, and far lighter than the RGSDS-50's half pound housing. It comes in black, ships as a single 1.0 count unit, and is currently In Stock.
At 4.6 stars across 66 reviews, it matches the Rapala RGSDS-50's rating while carrying more reviews than that model's price would suggest is typical for a budget listing. The real standout is demand: 1,000 plus units bought in the past month dwarfs the 0 plus shown for both Rapala scales and the Eastaboga combo in this set. For anglers who just want a number on a hook scale without spending real money, this is the volume pick, even though its plastic build and lack of brand history are trade offs against the pricier alternatives.
Pros
- Priced at $7.99, a fraction of the Rapala RMDS-50's $28.50 or the RGSDS-50's $48.55.
- Rated 4.6 stars, tying the top score among the fish scales in this comparison.
- Bought 1,000 plus times in the past month, the highest demand figure in this set by a wide margin.
- Weighs only 0.1 kilograms, making it easy to carry in a tackle bag or vest pocket.
- Backed by 66 reviews, more than half the Rapala RMDS-50's 126 review count.
- Currently In Stock and shipping as a single count unit.
Cons
- Built from ABS plastic rather than the metal or blend materials Rapala lists for its RMDS-50 and RGSDS-50.
- No established brand name behind it, unlike Rapala's decades in the tackle market.
- Review count of 66 is well short of the RGSDS-50's 172 and the RMDS-50's 126.
- No gripper function, unlike the Eastaboga combo unit in this comparison.
Specifications
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
A scale built from ABS plastic and weighing just 0.1 kilograms is meant to be carried, not mounted. That weight puts it well below the roughly one ounce (28.07 gram) mechanism inside the Rapala RMDS-50, and far under the half pound RGSDS-50 housing, so it should feel closer to a keychain tool than a dedicated instrument in the hand. Black housing and a single count package keep the listing simple, with no bundled gripper or case the way the $285.00 Eastaboga combo includes. For anglers who weigh a catch and move on, low weight matters more than a metal build, and 0.1 kilograms is about as light as anything in this comparison gets. The tradeoff is durability: plastic housings generally do not match the corrosion resistance of the blend material Rapala uses in both of its scales, something to weigh against the $20 to $40 price gap.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 66 reviews puts this scale on par with the Rapala RGSDS-50, which carries the same rating but more than double the review volume at 172. What sets this listing apart is the 1,000 plus bought-last-month figure, dramatically higher than the 0 plus shown for both Rapala scales and the Eastaboga combo in this comparison. That pattern, a solid rating paired with a review count still building toward the hundreds and sales volume already in the thousands, suggests a newer entrant that priced itself to move fast rather than to compete on brand pedigree. For a $7.99 item, 66 reviews at 4.6 stars is a reasonably strong showing this early.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the MEIYA Fish Scale cost?
It is priced at $7.99, well below the Rapala RMDS-50's $28.50 and the RGSDS-50's $48.55, and a small fraction of the $285.00 Eastaboga fish gripper and scale combo included in this comparison. It is one of the cheapest options among fish scales reviewed on this site.
What is the MEIYA Fish Scale made of?
The listing specifies ABS plastic construction and a total weight of 0.1 kilograms, coming in black. That is lighter and less rugged than the blend material Rapala uses in its RMDS-50 and RGSDS-50, a tradeoff that lines up with the much lower price.
Is the MEIYA Fish Scale popular?
With 1,000 plus units bought in the past month, it shows the strongest demand among the fish scales in this comparison, well ahead of the 0 plus figures listed for the Rapala and Eastaboga alternatives. Combined with a 4.6 star rating across 66 reviews, the pattern points to a fast-moving budget listing.