Berkley GMG-NAT Soft Lures Review
Our verdict
The Berkley GMG-NAT Gulp Extruded Maggot in Natural costs $5.99 and holds a 4.2 star rating across 2,063 reviews, by far the largest review base of the three Berkley soft lures compared here, with 400+ bought last month sitting between the GMI2-WMPR's 300+ and the EBPHWR's 500+.
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Anglers who want the most reviewed soft lure in this Berkley comparison, at 2,063 reviews, in a scented Gulp! Extruded Maggot format in Natural color for all-species fishing at a budget $5.99 price.
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Skip it if the highest star rating matters more than review volume, since the GMG-NAT's 4.2 stars is the lowest of the three Berkley soft lures, behind the EBPHWR's 4.4 and the GMI2-WMPR's 4.6.
- Material Blend
- Weight 1.5 Ounces
- Target Species All
- Size 1.5 oz
- Color Natural
- Pieces 1
- Priced 40% below the category median ($9.99 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 2,063 owner ratings
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Popularity4.1/5
2,063 owner reviews, more 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 Gulp! Extruded Maggot in Natural color is a small, scented soft bait listed for all target species, and that is the profile behind the Berkley GMG-NAT. It weighs 1.5 ounces, ships as a single piece in a blend material, and costs $5.99, matching the price of the Berkley EBPHWR.
Where the GMG-NAT stands out is review volume. Its 2,063 reviews are more than double the EBPHWR's 989 and more than ten times the GMI2-WMPR's 197, making it the most-reviewed Berkley soft lure in this lineup, though still well short of the Yamamoto YAM-9-10-297's 6,300. That scale comes with a tradeoff on rating, since its 4.2 stars is the lowest of the three Berkley options.
On demand, the GMG-NAT's 400+ bought last month sits in the middle of the Berkley group, ahead of the GMI2-WMPR's 300+ but behind the EBPHWR's 500+. Read together, the pattern points to a high-volume, budget-priced bait that a large number of buyers have tried, with satisfaction that is solid but a step behind its pricier Berkley sibling, the GMI2-WMPR, and further behind the category-leading Yamamoto YAM-9-10-297.
Pros
- 2,063 reviews is the largest sample among the three Berkley soft lures compared here.
- 400+ bought last month beats the GMI2-WMPR's 300+ at a lower $5.99 price.
- Gulp! Extruded Maggot scent formula in Natural color is spec'd for all target species.
- $5.99 price matches the EBPHWR and undercuts the $6.79 GMI2-WMPR.
- 1.5 ounce size is a compact, easy-to-cast profile for light spinning gear.
Cons
- 4.2 star rating is the lowest among the three Berkley soft lures, behind the EBPHWR's 4.4 and the GMI2-WMPR's 4.6.
- 400+ bought last month still trails the EBPHWR's 500+.
- Ships as a single piece, so repeat purchases are needed as lures are used up.
- 2,063 reviews is still well short of the Yamamoto YAM-9-10-297's 6,300.
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 Ounces |
| Target Species | All |
| Size | 1.5 oz |
| Color | Natural |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Gulp! Extruded Maggot Soft Bait Natural |
Performance notes
A 1.5 ounce blend-material bait in the extruded maggot shape points to a small, scented profile aimed at finesse presentations rather than a large search bait, with the Natural color working as a subtle finish compared to brighter patterns. Listing 'All' as the target species matches the general-purpose approach of the GMI2-WMPR rather than targeting one specific fish. At 1.5 ounces, it is a touch lighter than the GMI2-WMPR's 1.6 ounces, a difference small enough that both likely handle similarly on light tackle. The scented Gulp! formula is the same underlying bait technology across both Berkley listings in this comparison, so the real difference between them comes down to shape, size and finish rather than the scent delivery itself. Sold as a single piece, replacing a used or lost lure means another $5.99 purchase.
What buyers say
A 4.2 star average across 2,063 reviews is a solid rating with a genuinely large sample behind it, the biggest of any Berkley soft lure in this comparison and second only to the Yamamoto YAM-9-10-297's 6,300 reviews overall. That said, 4.2 stars is also the lowest rating among the three Berkley options, trailing the EBPHWR's 4.4 and the GMI2-WMPR's 4.6, suggesting a slightly higher share of mixed feedback even as the total review count grows. The 400+ bought-last-month figure lands in the middle of the Berkley trio, ahead of the GMI2-WMPR's 300+ but behind the EBPHWR's 500+. Together, the pattern reads as a widely bought, well-established bait whose scale has not translated into the highest satisfaction score in its own product family.
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Frequently asked questions
How many reviews does the Berkley GMG-NAT have?
It has 2,063 reviews at a 4.2 star average, the largest review count among the three Berkley soft lures in this comparison, more than double the EBPHWR's 989 and more than ten times the GMI2-WMPR's 197 reviews on the record.
Is the Berkley GMG-NAT good for panfish or general species?
The listing specifies 'All' as the target species rather than a specific fish, and the Gulp! Extruded Maggot shape in Natural color is a small, scented profile at 1.5 ounces, weighed in as the lightest of the Berkley soft lures in this comparison.
How does the GMG-NAT's rating compare to other Berkley soft lures?
At 4.2 stars, it rates lower than the EBPHWR's 4.4 stars and the GMI2-WMPR's 4.6 stars, making it the lowest-rated of the three Berkley soft lures, despite carrying by far the largest number of reviews of the group at 2,063.