Berkley 1156586 Fish Attractant Review
Our verdict
The Berkley 1156586 Fish Attractant runs $10.99 and holds a 4.1 star average across 163 reviews, a respectable but not chart-topping mark next to other Berkley scent baits. With 100 or more bought last month, it moves at a steady clip for anglers who want a Shad/Shiner profile bait without hunting down a specialty scent.
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Anglers who fish for shad-and-shiner forage patterns and want a scented soft bait in the 10.4 ounce size, plus buyers comfortable choosing a mid-tier Berkley option instead of the brand's higher-volume sellers.
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- Material Plastic
- Weight 10.4 ounces
- Color Shad/Shiner
- Pieces 1
- Priced 17% above the category median ($9.43 across 42 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.1/5
4.1 average across 163 owner ratings
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Popularity1.7/5
163 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
Picture a tackle box stocked for shad and shiner patterns, the kind of forage baitfish that trigger strikes from bass and panfish alike. The Berkley 1156586 Fish Attractant is built around that exact profile, sold in a 10.4 ounce package for $10.99 and finished in a Shad/Shiner colorway.
At 4.1 stars across 163 reviews, this attractant sits below the top of the Berkley lineup. The BTCOY2 trout dough bait scores 4.6 stars over 4,600 reviews at $4.56, the GCN version holds 4.2 stars across 357 reviews at $5.62, and the 1004950 leads the group with 4.6 stars across 5,900 reviews at $6.97. Against that backdrop, the 1156586 is priced higher than all three while carrying the smallest review base and the lowest rating of the four.
Bought-last-month volume of 100 or more shows this bait still moves, just not at the pace of Berkley's bigger sellers. For anglers specifically after the Shad/Shiner profile in a 10.4 ounce plastic pack, the spec sheet supports a purchase. Anyone open to a different color or species target should compare the 1004950 first, since it costs less and carries a stronger review record.
Pros
- 10.4 ounce container gives more product per package than the 1.8 ounce BTCOY2 bait.
- Shad/Shiner colorway matches a common baitfish forage pattern.
- Plastic construction and single-piece packaging keep it simple to store in a tackle box.
- 4.1 star rating across 163 reviews shows a track record, even if modest.
- 100 or more bought last month confirms ongoing demand rather than a stale listing.
- $10.99 price sits mid-pack among the four Berkley attractants compared here.
Cons
- 4.1 stars is the lowest rating among the four Berkley attractants in this comparison.
- 163 reviews is a fraction of the 4,600 to 5,900 reviews behind the BTCOY2 and 1004950.
- Priced higher per unit than the BTCOY2 at $4.56 and the GCN at $5.62.
- No listed target species, unlike competitors that specify trout or other species.
- Bought-last-month figure of 100 or more trails the 2,000 or more seen on the 1004950.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Color | Shad/Shiner |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A 10.4 ounce package puts more attractant in hand than the 1.8 ounce BTCOY2 tub, which matters if an angler works through bait quickly across a full day on the water. The plastic material and single-piece packaging, Pieces: 1, keep the format straightforward, a self-contained unit rather than a multi-pack that needs portioning. The Shad/Shiner color choice points this bait toward imitating common baitfish forage, useful in waters where bass, walleye or panfish are keyed in on shad or shiner patterns rather than crawfish or worm profiles. At $10.99 for 10.4 ounces, the per-ounce cost runs lower than the BTCOY2's $4.56 for 1.8 ounces, even though the BTCOY2 carries a stronger rating and a much larger review count. Anglers here are trading a bigger container at a lower per-ounce price for a smaller container with a stronger track record.
What buyers say
A 4.1 star average across 163 reviews puts this attractant in solid but unspectacular territory, the kind of score that suggests it works for most buyers without generating the enthusiasm seen elsewhere in the lineup. Context matters here: the BTCOY2, GCN and 1004950 all post ratings between 4.2 and 4.6 stars on review counts ranging from 357 to 5,900, meaning the 1156586 has both the lowest rating and by far the thinnest review history of the four. Bought-last-month volume of 100 or more shows real, ongoing purchase activity rather than a dead listing, just at a smaller scale than the 1004950's 2,000 or more or the BTCOY2's 700 or more. The pattern reads as a niche, steady seller rather than a breakout favorite.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Berkley 1156586 Fish Attractant cost?
It's priced at $10.99 for a 10.4 ounce package. That places it above the BTCOY2 at $4.56 and the GCN at $5.62, though its larger container size means the per-ounce cost still comes in below the BTCOY2's $4.56 for 1.8 ounces.
Is a 4.1 star rating good for a fish attractant?
It's a decent but middle-of-the-pack score. Other Berkley attractants in this lineup, the BTCOY2, GCN and 1004950, all rate between 4.2 and 4.6 stars, so the 1156586's 4.1 stars across 163 reviews sits at the lower end of the group rather than leading it.
What color and species profile does this attractant target?
The listing specifies a Shad/Shiner color, which points to a baitfish forage profile rather than a specific scent flavor. No target species is listed for this product, unlike some competitors in the comparison, so anglers should match the color choice to the forage fish active in their local water.