Earthworm GEW-RDW Fish Attractant Review
Our verdict
The Earthworm GEW-RDW Fish Attractant is a $5.35, 4 inch red wiggler style bait rated 4.1 stars across 619 reviews, with 100+ bought in the past month. It's cheaper than the Berkley GCN and 1004950 but holds the lowest rating and monthly buy count of the four attractants compared here, making it a budget-friendly but lower-demand mackerel option.
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Anglers targeting mackerel who want a low-cost, 4 inch red wiggler style bait at $5.35, cheaper than the Berkley GCN and 1004950, and are fine with a 4.1 star rating that is the softest of the four attractants compared here.
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Skip it if rating matters most. At 4.1 stars, it's the lowest score of the four attractants in this comparison, and its 100+ monthly buys trail the BTCOY2's 700+ and the 1004950's 2,000+ by a wide margin.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 0.15 Pounds
- Target Species Mackerel
- Size 4 inch
- Color Red Wiggler
- Pieces 1
- Priced 43% below the category median ($9.43 across 42 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.1/5
4.1 average across 619 owner ratings
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Popularity3.1/5
619 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
Mackerel anglers often look for a compact, worm-style bait, and the Earthworm GEW-RDW Fish Attractant fits that scenario. It's a 4 inch, red wiggler colored bait made from a plastic-based material, labeled for mackerel and sold as a single unit for $5.35. The plastic-based build means it functions more like a reusable lure than a consumable scent product.
At 4.1 stars across 619 reviews, it posts the lowest rating of the four attractants compared here, just behind the Berkley GCN's 4.2 stars, and well behind the 4.6 stars posted by the Berkley 1004950 and BTCOY2. Its 619 reviews do outnumber the GCN's 357, though both trail the BTCOY2 and 1004950 by a wide margin. That's still a large enough sample to treat the 4.1 star average as a real pattern rather than noise.
Bought last month comes in at 100+, the lowest monthly figure of the four attractants in this comparison, behind the GCN's 200+, the BTCOY2's 700+, and well behind the 1004950's 2,000+. At $5.35, though, it's cheaper than both the GCN and the 1004950, so for mackerel-specific bait needs it offers a reasonable price even without leading on rating or demand.
Pros
- Labeled specifically for mackerel, useful for anglers targeting that species
- 619 reviews outnumber the Berkley GCN's 357, a larger sample for that comparison
- Priced at $5.35, cheaper than both the Berkley GCN and Berkley 1004950
- 4 inch red wiggler design mimics a familiar, natural bait profile
- Plastic-based construction sold as a single ready-to-use unit
Cons
- 4.1 stars is the lowest rating among the four attractants in this comparison
- 100+ bought last month is the lowest monthly figure in this comparison group
- Narrower use case as a mackerel-labeled bait versus general-purpose attractants
- Costs more than the Berkley BTCOY2, which is priced at $4.56
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.15 Pounds |
| Target Species | Mackerel |
| Size | 4 inch |
| Color | Red Wiggler |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Bait |
Performance notes
The Earthworm GEW-RDW is a 4 inch, red wiggler colored bait built from a plastic-based material and labeled specifically for mackerel. At $5.35 for a single unit, it costs more than the Berkley BTCOY2's $4.56 but less than the Berkley GCN's $5.62 and the Berkley 1004950's $6.97. The red wiggler color and 4 inch length mimic a natural worm profile, a classic bait shape for a range of species even though this listing calls out mackerel specifically. Being plastic-based rather than a liquid or dough formula, it's a reusable-style bait rather than a consumable scent additive. The 619 review count is larger than the Berkley GCN's 357, though both are well behind the thousands of reviews posted by the BTCOY2 and 1004950.
What buyers say
A 4.1 star average across 619 reviews is the lowest rating in this comparison, though the review count itself, larger than the Berkley GCN's 357, suggests the score reflects a real pattern rather than a small sample. The 100+ bought last month is also the lowest monthly figure here, well behind the BTCOY2's 700+ and the 1004950's 2,000+, pointing to steadier but smaller demand. Taken together, the numbers suggest a product that has built some track record over time without matching the scale or rating of the Berkley 1004950 or BTCOY2. For anglers weighing mackerel-specific bait against general attractants, this reads as an affordable but lower-tier option on the numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Earthworm GEW-RDW Fish Attractant cost?
It's priced at $5.35 for a 4 inch, plastic-based red wiggler style bait sold as a single ready-to-use unit. That's slightly more than the Berkley BTCOY2's $4.56, but still less than the Berkley GCN's $5.62 and the Berkley 1004950's $6.97.
What species is the Earthworm GEW-RDW designed for?
The listed target species is mackerel. It's a 4 inch bait in a red wiggler color, which gives it a more focused use case than general-purpose attractants like the Berkley 1004950, which doesn't specify any particular target species on its listing.
How does the Earthworm GEW-RDW rating compare to Berkley attractants?
At 4.1 stars across 619 reviews, it's the lowest-rated of the four attractants compared here, just behind the Berkley GCN's 4.2 and well behind the 4.6 stars posted by the BTCOY2 and 1004950. Its 619 reviews, though, outnumber the GCN's smaller 357-review base.