ENTSPORT Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip Grabber 40 Pound Fish Lip Grip Tool with Weight Scale review and price compare 2025

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Brand	ENTSPORT
Material	Eva, Stainless Steel
Item Weight	7 Ounces

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High quality corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
Extra wide opening, easy grip handle and quick release lever
Non-slip comfortable EVA handle with adjustable wrist-strap, convenient to carry
Easy to use, designed for simple one-handed operation
Weight capacity:15KG; Suit for kinds of fishing, great usability

Product Description

Key Feature:

1.Suit for kinds of fishing, great usability

2.Easy to use, simple one-handed operation

3.Comes with a lanyard, convenient to carry

4.Special designed professional grade fish lip gripper

5.Retractable tape measure attached at the jaw(gripper with measure tape)

Specification:

Material: Stainless Steel

Handle Material: EVA

Weight capacity:15KG

Item Length:24.5cm / 9.6 in

Item Weight:198g / 7.0oz ; 240g / 8.5oz(gripper with measure tape)


Super Comfortable EVA Handle	Measure Tape Design	High Quality Stainless Material


The Whole Size	The Whole Size when scale	Details Picture

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product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 Ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Entsport
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DH6PMDW

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Questions about ENTSPORT Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip Grabber 40 Pound Fish Lip Grip Tool with Weight Scale

Is there 2 units of measurement on the scale so that weight can be read in both pounds and kilograms?

Answer: Yes, but the scale that I received was off by over a pound (when measured with a 5 lb weight).

Answer: Yes, But I have not used it to see how accurate. I have an electronic one I will test it against.

Answer: Yes

Are these made in the usa with usa materials like the bogagrips?

Answer: Nope

How does this hold up when saltwater fishing?

Does this have rotating handle/head?

Answer: No

Answer: yes

what does the scale go to?

Answer: ruler to 30" scale 40#

Answer: 32-35lbs

Will this work fine with small fish like Bluegill?

Answer: Yes, It is a little over kill as it is usually used for fish w sharp teeth and strong jaws, but it will hold a pan fish like a bluegill.

Answer: Yes. But generally for fish 6 inches or more up to large pike, walleye, bass etc. Every fisherman/woman should have one in the tackle bob.

Does the scale need calibration?

Answer: The black knob on the back of the scale tightens and loosens the spring which changes how the scale reads. But even if you calibrate it at 1 wait it's wrong at another. It's a great gripper just not a good scale

What is the knob at the top for?

Answer: There is a knob to pull with two fingers that opens the grippers so you can grab the lip of the fish. They work very well. Just caught 120 pike today and used them for every fish.

In the ad, it is described as both 11.8 inches and 9.4. In the specifications, it is 9.6 inches. Which is it?

Answer: It’s exactly what the specs say 9.6 inches

Answer: 9.6 is the size

Answer: Not sure. I returned it because the scale was almost impossible to read.

Answer: 9.5"

Looking to land 40+ inch pike and drag into boat without net. once clipped is this thing super reliable? lost a monster due to lack of huge net.

Answer: I've pulled in 20 lb plus catfish with ease. It's a good gripper. The scale is wildly inaccurate though.

Answer: Yes. I caught a 40 inch muskie with it and held it by just the gripper.

Answer: I have done the same thing. It works, make sure you go thru the bottom lip, get the long handle one. They make short handle ones wouldn't recommend it.

Answer: I haven't gripped anything that big yet, but once the metal jaws are locked on, I don't see any fish getting away.

Answer: Heavy duty pulls in big cats no problem

Answer: Caught a keeper halibut out of the surf and it held with no problem

What country is this from?

Looking to land 40+ inch pike and drag into boat without net. once clipped is this thing super reliable? lost a monster due to lack of huge net.

Answer: I've pulled in 20 lb plus catfish with ease. It's a good gripper. The scale is wildly inaccurate though.

Answer: Yes. I caught a 40 inch muskie with it and held it by just the gripper.

Answer: I have done the same thing. It works, make sure you go thru the bottom lip, get the long handle one. They make short handle ones wouldn't recommend it.

Answer: I haven't gripped anything that big yet, but once the metal jaws are locked on, I don't see any fish getting away.

Answer: Heavy duty pulls in big cats no problem

Answer: Caught a keeper halibut out of the surf and it held with no problem

Is the weight scale accurate across its range? Others of this type are not. Thanks.

Answer: No

How wide is the opening? I'm looking for a minimum of 1.5 inches opening. Thanks

How does this gripper hold up when saltwater fishing?

Answer: I would use it in salt water, it is stainless and seems well made but I only fish in fresh water.

Answer: I have used it a couple of times, but it did rust on me a little. I highly suggest, with any tool that you rinse it thoroughly after saltwater use, also do not put it away wet. Stainless or not.

Answer: Rusted up and is completely non-usable after 1 month of saltwater use. I rinse all of my tools with fresh water after each trip & it still rusted solid. Definitely not for saltwater use!

Answer: I used mine in saltwater and in two days it was unusable, the spring locked in the open position and the tape rusted and won't come out. Totally useless for saltwater!

Answer: Mine hangs from my waders and is submerged in saltwater for hours on end. The mechanism still works perfectly with no signs of rust, but I rinse with fresh water after every use which I'm sure makes all the difference.

Can the scale be calibrated for accuracy?

Answer: I don't know. I never tried to calibrate mine.

Answer: No

Will this gripper float?

Answer: No I’m afraid it will not float, as a matter of fact, this spring I lost one to the bottom of the lake when a large fish I was releasing twisted and pulled gripper out of my hand and I did not have the cinched tight on my wrist

Answer: No, it will not float. I suppose you could attach a float to it, but it weighs about 5-6 ounces.

Answer: No it wont that's why it has a wrist strap just put the strap around your wrist and you should be good to go !!!

Does it spin/rotate?

Answer: Yes it does and that helps with bigger fish , I've lipped 40" plus pike with it and it worked perfectly with the bottom of the grippers spinning when the big pike went crazy and the gripper still held the fish by the bottom lip !!!!

how lomg is the tape?

Answer: 36 inches

any idea if the igfa would approve this scale? would someone please reccomend a scale that they would approve? thanks x 100!

Answer: Is scale would definitely not be approved is not very accurate

Does it measure in ounces?

Answer: It does measure in partial pounds. Lije 1 14 etc. I do.not remember if it shows ounces however I think it does .

Answer: It measures in pounds. But it is not very accurate. I would recommend the lip gripper without a scale and get a second digital scale that would be much more accurate and you can measure in multiple different weights.

Answer: No

I fish Northern Pike and these fish often twist/spin when landing. Does this toll swivel 360 degrees?

Answer: Actually it doesn't swivel at all. If you want rotation , you could hold by the strap and let the whole tool rotate. My personal preference would be to not allow rotation. The grip is strong and would help in stabilizing the fish as much as possible. Anything is better than trying to get their teeth out of what's left of your net. I would think the Entsport Gripper would be your best solution.

Answer: I do not believe this swivels at all....

Does it have a scale

Answer: Yes, it has a scale as it says in the description. It is not real accurate, and it's a little difficult to read. The gripper itself is worth the price though.

Answer: Yes it does in the handle. Hadn't had it a month when I caught a 22lb. catfish and verified the weight when I got home. Would highly recommend.

Answer: Yes it’s engraved into the stainless steel and spring action. Works great!

Answer: Yes it does, you read it on the handle.

Answer: Yes Hard to read

Answer: yes

Looking for a humane way to catch and release pike yet avoid grabbing their gills. Will this product work or will it rip the jaw of larger pike?

Answer: I have not caught and released a pike but it should work fine. The product is rated to be used on big fish and toothy fish.

Answer: This is definitely the way to go . Put this around the tough edge of the lower lip. Ideally prevent the body from thrashing around and remove the hook/ lure. Very effective on large pike, bass, whatever. This should be in the tackle of very every person who fishes.

Answer: No problem we've released a 100 a day up to 46" with out any issue

Answer: It doesn’t rip the jaw, but it doesn’t work as scale.

Answer: I don't think it will work on a bigger fish, especially if you want to see the weight of the fish as well.

has anyone used this tool for gripping fish when you want to scale fish?

Answer: Yes. It holds a tight grip on thw fish. Don't get salt or sand in it. The fish weight scale kind of quits being accurate fairly quick but for a cheap fish grip I would buy it again.

Answer: It works used it in Canada, wish the handle was longer.

Can I use this to clip onto the fish then submerge it in the water to get ready for the picture? Will it damage the gripper?

Answer: I have gotten my gripper very wet many times and it still works fine. Although I have never submerged it but I think it will be fine.

Answer: Probably not. I had mine get rained on in my truck and still worked great. I wouldn't do it alot though.

Mine does not have the Entsport logo engraved on it as depicted in the pics?

Answer:

Answer: Mine also does not have the logo. No matter, worked great last year and saved me having to grab fish by hand. Should have bought one of these long ago. Solid fishing tool.

Answer: I purchased this gripper and it fell apart during 1st use. Company was supposed to replace it and never did.

Does the head swivel

Answer: No, but make sure you have lanyard tight on wrist almost lost it on a big Northern

Answer: No & the revits came out out as well, they need a nut, bolt,lock washer where the rivits r.

Answer: No

Answer: No, it dosen't. Hope that helps.

Does it show weight in pounds or kilo?

Answer: This Fish Lip Gripper shows weight both in pounds and kilo.

Answer: Mine reads in both

Product reviews of ENTSPORT Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip Grabber 40 Pound Fish Lip Grip Tool with Weight Scale

Sylvia costello : Not the best

Well it’s OK for grabbing fish but other way or on it is horrible Lolol but for $15 … I was hoping it would be a little better but whatever

john W : Works as it should

I've used this gripper on at least 60 fish caught from my kayak in salt water. It has worked flawlessly and is easy to use one handed. Seems to be easy on fish and is less hassle to deal with than a net in the limited space on the kayak.

I give it a good rinse with fresh water after every trip and store it inside. No sign of rust or corrosion.

A no brainer at this money.

Amazon Customer : Trash

Bought for my dad who mainly saltwater fishes and he complained that the metal used was cheap and rusts. He also couldn’t get a good enough grip on the fish. The locking mechanism wouldn’t stay in place causing the fish to come free from the grips consistently.
I recommended the plastic Rapala fish grips and they are much better.

Jennarator : Good grippers bad scale

Needed a pair of lip grippers and they had a decent price. Scale is definitely not sensitive enough, but I think a little oil may change that. You'll at least get an idea of the fish's weight. Little worried about all the parts near the pinchers and erosion, but if so they'll be my fresh water grippers.

James Smullins : Works perfectly.

After losing a really nice bass while trying to get a hand on the lip from my kayak last week I decided to get this for future trips. Used it on last trip and used it to land two nice largemouths. It was far faster then using my hands and gripped them tight allowing me to safely remove the hooks. Was worth every penny already. Can't wait to try it out for stripers and hybrids while kayak fishing.

The spring had good tension and the construction seems solid. I would recommend this one to friends for sure. I didn't and may never use the scale so can't comment on it.

Matt Boswell : Doesn't last

Good while it lasts, but I've had mine only 6 months and the scale is broken; it simply doesn't move anymore. The gripper still works ok. I'm not sure if it was broken by a thrashing fish or just died due to salt water corrosion but either way it's gone. I'm going to pony up the $ for the real deal made in the USA version that will last the rest of my life.

Amazon Customer : Trash

warren rutherford : the weight part was not nearly accurate---the measurment tape came undone

I was unable to use it-I bought it for the weigh in part for fish-all I can use it now for is to use the gripper to hold the fish while i remove the hooks

Matthew Costa : Garbage

I took it fishing once and regretted ever buying it, it's better to use for a paper weight. The grip won't hold a fish long, the scale is hard to read and very inaccurate and the grip sticks, and it gets worse after just getting a little dirty. I wish there was something I could do to get a better product or at least my money back.

Jennarator : Good grippers bad scale

Amazon Customer : Cheap price, EXCELLENT quality

Even irrespective of it's comparatively low price, this product is AWESOME. As someone for whom fishing is part of my livelihood, I feel that I must give this little gripper 5 stars. I took my first real surf-fishing trip in November of 2017 and used this grip, completely submerging in seawater on multiple occasions. I placed in a bag other than my fishing bag and only just found it and cleaned it today. After rinsing the sand off of it, I failed to find any signs of rust externally, and all the mechanisms still functioned well, although with a bit of grinding yet from some sand. A bit of oil to the gripper joints and to the scale shaft and she's ready for another season. Seriously, this thing is an Amazon Choice for a reason. Excellent feel, no buyers remorse, just be ready for the e-mails about leaving a review. I got a few when I first bought it 6 months ago and another one just a few minutes ago. Weird that they really want to get the follow-up, but nice that they probably realized I want to see how it holds up over a proper period before leaving a review. After using (and pretty severely abusing) this product, I can recommend this tool without any reservation. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. This is one of those rare instances where it's not.

bhill : Great caliper for holding fish

Great fish holder & tape measure. However, the weigh scale figures are too small to read fish weight.

One Degree Life : Good gripper, look elsewhere for the scale feature

Really wanted this to be great. The gripper itself works very well and the tape measure pointing straight down is a big help for determining fish length while hanging. However, I find the scale to be pretty useless and difficult to read. It doesn't seem to work well unless the fish is at least 4 lbs or so and it's very difficult to read the markings because the etching isn't very deep and it's recessed under a lip.

If you fish deep slat water or don't need the scale, it's a good value. I'll be moving to a digital scale with a measure in the near future. Hard to determine a new personal best if you can't trust or easily read the scale :)

B. Farthing : Completely rusted after 1 month

Used this for one month in saltwater. I wash and rise my boat & ALL of my equipment after each trip. Tried to use it to land a fish yesterday & it is completely rusted and no longer works.
I would in no way recommend this for saltwater use, The gripper may be stainless but all of the springs & moving parts are not.
Not happy with this product at all.

joshua : Good angler addition

Used fishing on the Chesapeake this weekend. Loved the lip grip, better than getting poked by fins trying to grab on smaller fish. The tape measure was easy to use to get the fish length. Scale is sort of hard to read. But definitely a great purchase.

K Burton : Excellent quality and great price

If you've owned the expensive popular competitor and lost it overboard more than once, this product is for you. No one truly knows the difference, and they think it's a boga grip. It does exactly what its suppose to do... lip a fish and weigh it if you are into that. They do seem to be a little lighter which is great for the little kids holding their catch. I bought 3 if these as the last similar items I bought were lost overboard by guests and certain family members. These will last for sure as they are well built. You won't be disappointed. Try them out.

Scott Pope : Work great excellent value

Works as advertised and much cheaper than some. The weight is a bit hard to read but still a great value

Scott dub u : Works for what's needed

Great product! Honestly bought this on price and easy release of toothy fish. Reading product reviews with people complaining about use in saltwater, ANYTHING STAINLESS STEEL will rust/corrode in saltwater. Personally retired from the marine construction industry after 25 yrs and all stainless rusts. Could build your dock and 6 months later come back to service your boat lift and screws were already rusting. Price allows you to by another in a couple years. Not interested in tape measure (2 deck boards= 1 foot, 3 boards=17.5 inches). Scale is always bragging rights!

Jennifer : Get one. You need it.

This thing is GREAT! Revolutionized fishing for me. I no longer have to touch the fish - at all! No fishy smell on my fingers, no harming the fish by removing its' protective slime barrier by getting it on my hands. I've used this for well over 100 fish already and not a single one got off or got injured. Smooth release when you're ready. Gets weight and length in moments without keeping the fish out of the water longer than necessary. Smooth action too.

Roundhill : Works as designed

I took this out fishing in the ocean a couple weeks ago. It worked quite well- I caught a ling cod which had some nasty, sharp teeth. No way could I have un-hooked the fish without some sort of gripper device to hold the flopping fish. Unfortunately, the ling was too small and went back into the sea, but the gripper made it back home. No visible rust, so it seems like quality stainless steel was used.

Joe : Can't beat this for the price

For the price this thing is phenomenal. I only wish that it could give more precise weights below 4 lbs. Otherwise great.

Nemar : Quality at a reasonable price

Save yourself a lot of money and buy this fish gripper. It is well-made and appears durable. Why pay over $100 when you can get this one at a fraction of the cost.

"perr0130" : Garbage product. Do not buy.

Measuring tape rusted out and snapped after less than one year. Bad design for something intended for WATER! And their customer support page their own website doesn't work so, clearly they are not interested in helping. Buy something else.

J. Taub : Rusts

I thought this was terrific but used it 3 times and the measuring tape is totally rusted. I took good care of it, rinsed it off after salt water, etc… it’s a fish grip, it’s going to get wet, right? I’d be happy for the manufacturer to get in touch with me for an exchange.

"perr0130" : Garbage product. Do not buy.

Kirk : No good for weighing bass

Seems to work fine but the scale is pretty useless for bass fishing. It goes in 1 pound increments, so you're really getting just a ball park estimate. Would work well for luggage or larger fish.

Paul Bradley : Works perfect for catfish

This works better then any other fish gripper I’ve owned. Big catfish to small fish works flawlessly! And for the price you can beat it!

THOMAS CONSAGA : Built in measuring tape is junk

The gripper appears to be good quality however the built in tape measure is junk, very cheap and flimsy, does not retract without being pushed in. I am very unhappy and returning this product. Made in China

Scott dub u : Works for what's needed

OutdoorsDad : Wasn’t expecting much, but disappointed

I wasn’t expecting much from this knockoff, but after 2-3 trips saltwater fishing, it barely opens. I always rinse all my gear off with a freshwater tap when I get home, but there is too much corrosion and sand inside the gears for the product to function. 2 stars because it might work better for freshwater applications, but don’t bother if it’s going to be near saltwater. I will buy either the plastic grippers or spend the money on an actually Eastaboga Grip

Joe : Can't beat this for the price

For the price this thing is phenomenal. I only wish that it could give more precise weights below 4 lbs. Otherwise great.

runnin in mpls : Good as a gripper, not so much as a scale for smaller fish

I use this fish gripper for kayak fishing. It provides a firm but humane grip on all sizes of fish. I’ve tied it to the kayak, and dropped fish into the water with it while I got my camera and scale ready. The fish all stay on and don’t seem to be too agitated or uncomfortable.
I personally don’t use the scale feature because the numbers (pounds) are very close together so the typical 1-4 pound bass I catch wouldn’t get a very easy weight measurement with this item.
But I still like it and recommend it as a strong, durable gripper.

warren rutherford : the weight part was not nearly accurate---the measurment tape came undone

I was unable to use it-I bought it for the weigh in part for fish-all I can use it now for is to use the gripper to hold the fish while i remove the hooks

BILL : No More Bleeding Knuckles

I waited way to long before purchasing this item. Grips firmly, holds tight, and weighs the fish before releasing. I also use it to properly set the weight for drag tension. Coupled with the Entsport Saltwater pliers, you never have to touch the fish. Great product, great price, a must for every fisherman. Not only great for saltwater, but don't need to come home from bass fishing with bloody knuckles from lip landing.

Kyle : Know your tool.

My review of this is negative for one reason, it can’t handle salt water. Period. If you’re gonna use it from a boat, or in freshwater, or maybe even from the surf as long as you take care of it, it’ll likely be ok...maybe. But swim with it ONE TIME, and it’ll die. I say this with first hand experience. Bogas are expensive for a reason, know your tool.

A.S : Works

Bought this for my wife..she doesn’t like holding big fish haha....The tape measure shows rust after 1 use....I will coat it w a thin layer of fluid film

Tyler Old : Not worth the money

Product works to hold fish however scale is broken and doesn’t move.

J. Taub : Rusts

Tyler : Ruler didn't last long.

The grips themselves have been good. They close tight and have a good grip. The ruler, however, did not last more than a few trips before it became difficult to reel and unreel with signs of rust.

I tested the scale and it was close to accurate.

Travis : Ok product

Weights blend in as they are not marked in any way other then etched into stainless. Daytime isnt too bad but it still would be nice to have a different color for the marks.

bob g. : Scale is unreadable

I imagined this would be serviceable as a fish gripper, but scale increments are small and hard to read if you’re the only person holding the gripper.

Courtney : Great grippers, scale for bigger fish

Easy to use with 1 hand and grips lips secure so nothing gets loose. The scale is better suited for larger fish (+4lb) and smaller fish won’t register anything even if they’re a decent size.

Nemar : Quality at a reasonable price

Save yourself a lot of money and buy this fish gripper. It is well-made and appears durable. Why pay over $100 when you can get this one at a fraction of the cost.

Roundhill : Works as designed

Matt Boswell : Doesn't last

Quick31569 : Best tool to have

I have purchased this tool at least 6 times as I always want one with me when I fish. They dont wear out, I just keep loosing them. Best tool to have

Travis : Ok product

Weights blend in as they are not marked in any way other then etched into stainless. Daytime isnt too bad but it still would be nice to have a different color for the marks.

Maxwell Tucker : I will never fish without one again. Its a ...

I will never fish without one again. Its a must have, makes catch and release safer for me and the fish. Not sure how accurate the scale is but
that doesn't matter to me. Thought it would be cheaply made but its not, I've held 40"+ pike with no problem.

rui valverde : Price and durability

Good product, very strong, I think the weight measurement doesn't work at 100% but it helps a lot, you can catch the fish with confidence because it won't run away, I recommend ....

Bake : Item was a gift

Item was a gift

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