Berkley GMI2-WMPR Soft Lures Review
Our verdict
The Berkley GMI2-WMPR Gulp Minnow in Watermelon Pearl costs $6.79 and carries a 4.6 star rating across 197 reviews, the highest rating among the three Berkley soft lures compared here, with 300+ bought last month trailing the EBPHWR's 500+ but still ahead of niche, lower-volume listings in the category.
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Anglers who want the highest-rated soft lure in Berkley's own lineup, at 4.6 stars, and who like a scented Gulp! Minnow profile in Watermelon Pearl at 2 1/2 inches and 1.6 ounces for general species fishing.
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Skip it if you shop by review volume alone, since 197 reviews is the smallest sample of any soft lure here, well behind the GMG-NAT's 2,063 and far behind the Yamamoto's 6,300, even with the top rating.
- Material Blend
- Weight 1.6 ounces
- Target Species All
- Size 2 1/2"
- Color Watermelon Pearl
- Pieces 1
- Priced 32% below the category median ($9.99 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 197 owner ratings
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Popularity2.1/5
197 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
A single Gulp! Minnow in Watermelon Pearl covers a lot of ground for anglers targeting all species, and that is the pitch behind the Berkley GMI2-WMPR. It measures 2 1/2 inches, weighs 1.6 ounces and ships as one piece in a blend material built around Berkley's scented Gulp! soft bait formula, priced at $6.79 for the single lure.
That price sits between the $5.99 tag shared by the Berkley EBPHWR and GMG-NAT and the $7.99 Yamamoto YAM-9-10-297, and its 4.6 star rating is the highest of the three Berkley soft lures in this lineup, ahead of the EBPHWR's 4.4 and the GMG-NAT's 4.2. Only the Yamamoto's 4.8 stars beats it outright.
The tradeoff shows up in sample size and demand. Its 197 reviews are the thinnest of any lure compared here, far short of the GMG-NAT's 2,063 or the Yamamoto's 6,300, and its 300+ bought last month trails the EBPHWR's 500+ and the GMG-NAT's 400+ as well. Within the Berkley lineup, the GMI2-WMPR looks like a smaller-volume listing with the strongest rating rather than a high-traffic bestseller, a profile that suits anglers picking lures on quality signal over popularity.
Pros
- 4.6 star rating across 197 reviews is the highest among the three Berkley soft lures compared here.
- Gulp! Minnow scented formula in Watermelon Pearl is spec'd for all target species.
- 2 1/2 inch, 1.6 ounce sizing is a standard minnow profile for finesse presentations.
- Blend material construction is purpose-built around Berkley's Gulp! bait line.
- InStock availability means no wait to ship.
Cons
- 300+ bought last month is the lowest demand figure among the three Berkley soft lures, behind the EBPHWR's 500+ and the GMG-NAT's 400+.
- 197 reviews is the smallest sample size in this comparison, far under the GMG-NAT's 2,063 and the Yamamoto's 6,300.
- Ships as a single piece, so replacing a lost lure means a repeat $6.79 purchase.
- At $6.79, it costs more than the $5.99 EBPHWR and GMG-NAT.
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Target Species | All |
| Size | 2 1/2" |
| Color | Watermelon Pearl |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Gulp! Minnow Watermelon Pearl 2 1/2in | 6cm |
Performance notes
A 2 1/2 inch, 1.6 ounce blend-material minnow built around Berkley's Gulp! scented formula points to a finesse presentation meant to imitate real baitfish, with the scent component doing extra work beyond the visual profile that plain plastic lures like the GMG-NAT rely on. Listing 'All' as the target species suggests a general-purpose minnow shape rather than a species-specific design, similar in intent to the GMG-NAT's own 'All' species listing. At 1.6 ounces, it is heavier than the GMG-NAT's 1.5 ounces, a small difference that can affect sink rate and casting distance on light spinning gear. Sold as a single piece rather than a multi-pack, the per-lure cost runs higher than buying the EBPHWR or GMG-NAT, which matters most for anglers who go through lures quickly on rocky or snag-heavy structure.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average is the strongest rating among the three Berkley soft lures in this comparison, ahead of the EBPHWR's 4.4 and the GMG-NAT's 4.2, and it trails only the Yamamoto YAM-9-10-297's 4.8 stars in the wider group. That rating rests on just 197 reviews, though, the smallest sample here by a wide margin next to the GMG-NAT's 2,063 or the Yamamoto's 6,300. The bought-last-month figure of 300+ is also the lowest of the three Berkley listings, behind the EBPHWR's 500+ and the GMG-NAT's 400+. Together, the pattern suggests a smaller, newer or less prominently placed listing that satisfies the buyers it reaches without yet generating the review volume or order pace of its higher-traffic stablemates.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is the Berkley GMI2-WMPR Gulp Minnow?
It measures 2 1/2 inches, weighs 1.6 ounces and ships as a single piece in the Watermelon Pearl color, built as a scented Gulp! minnow shape listed for all target species rather than one specific fish, making it a general-purpose pick.
Is the Berkley GMI2-WMPR the best-rated soft lure in this comparison?
Yes, its 4.6 star rating beats the EBPHWR's 4.4 and the GMG-NAT's 4.2, though only the Yamamoto YAM-9-10-297 rates higher at 4.8 stars. Its 197 reviews are the thinnest sample of any lure here, so that top rating comes from a smaller pool of feedback.
How much demand does the GMI2-WMPR see compared to other Berkley soft lures?
It shows 300+ bought last month, which is lower than the EBPHWR's 500+ and the GMG-NAT's 400+, making it the lowest-demand Berkley soft lure in this specific comparison, despite carrying the highest star rating of the three Berkley listings here.