But they are the exxy ones. I got one for about $70, not Boga, and the name escapes me, but its a fishing brand like Black magic etc. If you realy wanted to know I will check it after work. But it has a blue handle, weighs up to 20kg and has never failed, stuck or corroded over 2 yrs off frequent use.

The ell cheapos fail, and isnt worth the coin.

 Weight not accurate and rusted up quickly.

 If you want it to weigh the fish too, then Boga for sure.

I have a cheapy from KMART for kayaking just incase i lose it overboard etc. Made by Berkley, never had an issue with it, hasnt rusted up as all (flush with fresh water after every use). All is good! 

Weight wise Boga is heavier because it is made up of good quality stainless steel and of course the Scale is IGFA certified. Secondly, it has a swivel grip, so if the fish were to thrash around that would absorb some of the thrashing.

If you are not concerned about the weighing scale, then all the other aluminium versions will do. Take note though those aluminium ones such as Pro Grip by Gillies does not have a swivel grip. When the fish thrash around after being lip grip it is very likely the gill rakers will be damaged. Pros: Lighter to use

In any case, always support the fish by the belly when lifting it onto a boat. That will minise damage done to the fish.

Also, I notice the Pro Grip scale is faulty. Weight a 10kg sack of rice and it never go past the 8kg mark. It becomes worse when you mark around with the screw on cover at the end of the handle where the spring is located.

I have Berkley, picked it up fpr around $45, i have had no problem with them handling big cod, makies & trout up north. It has a good wrist strap with an adjusting bead so it wont slip off.

I also have a set of scales on board incase i feel the need to weigh a fish, we normaly put it on a 'brag mat' to measure it then back to the water. Each to their own i suppose.

cheers & be safe

Rob

 Shimano are the next best ones done from boga,about $120 big size & $80 small size.

I use digital scales for weighing rather than the grips. More accurate than most spring scales (the bogas might be an exception but they're $200+ for a model than can weigh past 10kg).

I bought a pair at oceanside ages ago which was the best cheap pair i've come across. It lasted maybe 2 years, but it was onlt $20! Then by luck I saw the same model in a servo at dunsborough and bought another one! Its not smooth, it eventually rusts, but for $20 is pretty good! Has a foam handle, big jaws and is a lot more comfortable than any of those other ones with knobby hard handles. Brand is the arafura one.

Of course if you want quality to last, then look at the bogas. For $20 that last me 2+ years i'm happy with my cheapie pair :p

 Im currently using the piscifun fish lip gripper. I know it costs more than $30 but its an excellent investment. Definitely one of the best fish lip grippers. 

Bill

I use a old golf graphite driver shaft that i have lashed a large hook to the end and use as a small gaff,good for a lot of other uses also.