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Stringers & Fish Baskets Market Value

Analysis of 1,123 eBay listings for fish stringers and baskets.

What you'll usually pay

$13.49 typical price
Most are between$6โ€“$31
Brand new$14.03
Used$16
On sale now1,123

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 14% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in standard stringers, which sit 11% below the market median. Conversely, buckets represent the highest premium at 103% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Stringer 453 on sale$11.99 ยท 11% cheaper
Unbranded 474 on sale$11.96 ยท 11% cheaper
Eagle Claw 102 on sale$12 ยท 11% cheaper

Price by type

Stringer
$11.99-11%
Basket
$16.16+20%
Trot Line
$18.86+40%
Bag
$19.17+42%
Creel
$19.98+48%
Bucket
$27.44+103%

Why? Prices vary by capacity and design, ranging from 11.99 for stringers to 27.44 for buckets.

Price by brand

South Bend
$11.36-16%
Unbranded
$11.96-11%
Eagle Claw
$12-11%
HT Enterprises
$13.95+3%
Frabill
$17.68+31%
Flambeau
$18.02+34%

Why? Brand recognition affects pricing, with Flambeau at 18.02 compared to South Bend at 11.36.

Price by material

Wicker
$10.22-24%
Not Specified
$13.61+1%
Plastic
$14.43+7%
Nylon
$15.3+13%
Metal
$15.91+18%

Why? Durability and style drive costs, from 10.22 for wicker to 15.91 for metal.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new versus used fish basket or stringer?

The median price for new items is 14.03, while used items have a higher median of 16.

Which type of fish containment is the most affordable?

Stringers are the most affordable option with a median price of 11.99.

How do unbranded options compare to name brands like Frabill?

Unbranded items have a median price of 11.96, whereas Frabill items are higher at 17.68.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $6โ€“$31, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 7, 2026.