02 Fish Scale Review
Our verdict
The 02 Fish Scale costs $9.99 and holds a 4.4 star rating across 18 reviews, the smallest review base and lowest rating among the fish scales compared here. Its 100 plus bought-last-month figure still beats both Rapala listings' 0 plus, suggesting steady if modest demand for this budget, fish grip body design.
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Anglers on a tight budget who want a combined grip and scale tool for under $10. It suits casual, occasional use where a large review history matters less than a low upfront cost.
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Skip it if you want a rating backed by a large sample size, since 18 reviews is the thinnest base in this comparison. Buyers who want proven brand history should look at the Rapala or Eastaboga listings instead.
- Color Red
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Feature Fish grip body
- Priced 54% below the category median ($21.79 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 18 owner ratings
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Popularity0.2/5
18 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
Not every angler needs a scale with a hundred reviews behind it, and the 02 Fish Scale is built for that lighter touch buyer. At $9.99, it costs less than half of the Rapala RMDS-50's $28.50 and roughly a fifth of the RGSDS-50's $48.55.
The listing specifies a fish grip body design in red, shipping as a single 1.0 count unit. No weight or material spec is published, so buyers cannot compare it directly to the Rapala RMDS-50's 28.07 gram build or the RGSDS-50's half pound housing on those measures.
Its 4.4 star rating matches the Rapala RMDS-50 but trails every other scale in this comparison, and its 18 reviews are the fewest of the group by a wide margin, well under the NUTRI scale's 215 or the SNAIL model's 164. Still, 100 plus units bought in the past month beats the 0 plus shown for both Rapala listings, meaning current buyers are choosing it despite the shorter track record. For anglers who want a grip and scale function for under $10 and are not fussed about a deep review history, it fits that narrow niche.
Pros
- Priced at $9.99, well under the Rapala RMDS-50's $28.50 and the RGSDS-50's $48.55.
- Bought 100 plus times in the past month, ahead of the 0 plus figures on both Rapala listings.
- Combines a fish grip body function in one unit rather than requiring a separate gripper.
- 4.4 star rating matches the Rapala RMDS-50's score.
- Ships as a straightforward single 1.0 count unit in red.
Cons
- Only 18 reviews, the smallest sample of any fish scale in this comparison.
- 4.4 star rating is the lowest among the fish scales here, tied only with the Rapala RMDS-50.
- No weight or material specification published, unlike the Rapala and MEIYA listings.
- No established brand name backing the listing.
Specifications
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Fish grip body |
Performance notes
A fish grip body design means the scale is built around holding the catch steady while a reading is taken, similar in concept to the SNAIL DS-BL-FLGA46's combined scale and gripper feature, though without a published weight to compare the two builds directly. Red coloring and a single count package keep things simple, and with no material spec listed, buyers cannot judge corrosion resistance the way they can with the Rapala RMDS-50's stated blend construction or the RGSDS-50's listed half pound housing. For anglers who want one hand free while landing and measuring a fish, a grip-integrated design like this saves a step compared to using a standalone scale and a separate pair of pliers or gripper. The tradeoff for the low $9.99 price and unpublished specs is less certainty about how the unit will hold up to repeated dockside use compared to the more documented Rapala models.
What buyers say
At 4.4 stars across 18 reviews, this listing has the thinnest data set among the fish scales in this comparison, matched in rating only by the Rapala RMDS-50 but with far fewer reviews than that model's 126. A small review count means the average could shift more with each new review than it would on a listing like the NUTRI scale's 215 reviews. Still, the 100 plus bought-last-month figure beats the 0 plus shown for both Rapala listings, indicating real, ongoing purchases despite the short review history. Read together, the pattern suggests a budget item that sells steadily to price conscious buyers, even though it has not yet built up the extensive feedback record of the pricier alternatives in this set.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the 02 Fish Scale cost?
It is priced at $9.99, less than half the Rapala RMDS-50's $28.50 and well under the RGSDS-50's $48.55. It is one of the cheaper options in this fish scale comparison, though it also carries the smallest review count.
What features does the 02 Fish Scale have?
The listing describes a fish grip body design in red, shipping as a single count unit. No weight or material specification is published, unlike the Rapala or NUTRI listings, so buyers have less documented detail to compare before ordering.
Is the 02 Fish Scale reliable given its small review count?
With only 18 reviews, the sample is too small to draw firm conclusions, though the 4.4 star average matches the Rapala RMDS-50. The 100 plus bought-last-month figure suggests ongoing purchases, which is a more current signal than the static 0 plus shown for both Rapala scales in this comparison.