Calamus Lightweight and DriftWave Fishing Tool Kit
- Tool Set
- 1
- Durable ABS
- 6.3 ounces
- More reviewed than 59%
A well-rounded budget tool kit where the scale and fillet knife stand out, though the scale needs to stay dry and one reviewer received a defective unit.
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How it ranks among the 29 tool sets we track
4.3★ across 188 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
188 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Calamus TMBK02 is a multi-piece fishing tool kit that bundles pliers, a lip gripper with tape measure, a fillet knife, a rechargeable digital fishing scale, a retractor, gloves, scissors, and a pocket knife into one set.
The standout piece is the rechargeable digital scale, which weighs to within 0.04 lb up to 55 lbs and stores three readings in memory; it runs on USB-C rather than disposable batteries. Reviewers treat the kit as budget gear for a boat or tackle bag rather than a premium standalone-tool replacement, and at least one buyer flagged that the scale is not waterproof despite its compact, pocketable size.
- Kit includes pliers, lip gripper, fillet knife, scale, retractor, gloves, scissors and pocket knife
- Scale weighs up to 55 lb / 25 kg in 0.04 lb increments
- USB-C rechargeable scale with about 5 hours of screen-on use
- Lip gripper has a 1.2m detachable, self-locking tape measure
Who it's for
Suited to anglers who want a compact grab-and-go kit for a kayak, boat, or bank fishing trip rather than buying each tool separately. Less suited to anyone fishing regularly in the surf or expecting a fully waterproof scale.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers were positive about the fillet knife's sharpness and edge retention, the compact size of the scale and lip gripper for pocket carry, and the overall value for a multi-tool kit. The main complaints are that the scale isn't waterproof, its USB-C port cap isn't tethered and can be lost, and one buyer's unit arrived broken and wouldn't hold a charge.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fillet knife stays sharp through heavy use
- Compact scale and lip gripper fit in a pocket
- Retractable tape measure locks in place and detaches for standalone use
- Pliers include a hex wrench and non-slip handle
- Scale is not waterproof and can fail if it gets wet
- USB-C port cover isn't tethered and can be lost
- One buyer received a unit that arrived broken and wouldn't hold a charge
Performance notes
The digital scale locks a reading after about 2 seconds and auto-shuts off after 2 minutes of inactivity, with a rechargeable battery reviewers describe as light and small enough to pocket. The lip gripper's retractable tape measure locks when pulled out and can be detached to use on its own, while the fillet knife held its edge under heavy use according to multiple reviewers.
Specifications
| Brand | Calamus |
|---|---|
| Model | TMBK02 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Package Weight | 6.3 ounces |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.4 × 3.3 × 1.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Durable ABS |
| Color | C:Black - 2pc Fishing Scale Kit |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | USB-C cable, Lip Grip |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | TMBK02 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in tool sets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamus Lightweight and DriftWave Fishing Tool KitThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 188 | 4.0 / 5 |
| KastKing SteelStream 8pc Fishing Tool KitKastKing | 4.7 / 5 | 961 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Mossy Oak Fishing Tools Kit- Fishing PlierMossy | 4.6 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Fisherman Gift Tool Fishing MultitoolFisherman | 4.6 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Sidomma Pro Fishing Gear and Equipment Tools Accessories Kit with Fishing Pliers Fillet…Sidomma | 4.7 / 5 | 787 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Calamus TMBK02
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Calamus fishing scale waterproof?
No. One reviewer reported it stopped working after getting wet in the surf, so it should be kept dry.
How much weight can the Calamus digital scale handle?
It's rated up to 55 lb / 25 kg with readings as precise as 0.04 lb, and it stores up to three weights in memory.
What tools come in the Calamus TMBK02 kit?
The set includes fishing pliers, a lip gripper with tape measure, a fillet knife, a digital scale, a retractor, gloves, scissors, and a pocket knife.