Berkley BGTGC2 Fish Attractant Review
Our verdict
The Berkley BGTGC2 Fish Attractant sells for $6.97 and carries a 4.6 star rating across 4,000 reviews, tying the top score in this Berkley lineup while sitting on nearly as many bought-last-month buyers, 1,000 or more, as its closest competitors. For a trout-targeted crystal formula in Chartreuse, the review record backs it up.
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Trout anglers who want a crystal-format scent in Chartreuse backed by 4,000 reviews and a 4.6 star average, plus buyers who want the same top rating as the 1004950 without paying more per package.
Skip if
Skip it if you're not targeting trout specifically, since the Target Species listing is trout only, or if you'd rather buy the 1004950, which posts a larger review base of 5,900 and higher bought-last-month volume at the same $6.97 price.
- Material Crystal
- Weight 50 Grams
- Target Species Trout
- Size One Size
- Color Chartreuse
- Pieces 1
- Priced 26% below the category median ($9.43 across 42 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 4,000 owner ratings
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Popularity4.6/5
4,000 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 trout stream running low and clear calls for a scent that does the convincing when a lure alone won't. The Berkley BGTGC2 Fish Attractant is built for exactly that situation, a crystal-format bait in Chartreuse listed at 50 grams and priced at $6.97, with Trout named as the target species.
Its 4.6 star average across 4,000 reviews matches two of the three context products, the BTCOY2 at 4.6 stars over 4,600 reviews and the 1004950 at 4.6 stars over 5,900 reviews, while the GCN trails at 4.2 stars across 357 reviews. Price separates the group more than rating does: the BTCOY2 runs $4.56, the GCN $5.62, and both the BGTGC2 and the 1004950 sit at $6.97. The 1004950 edges ahead on review volume and bought-last-month count, 5,900 reviews and 2,000 or more buyers against the BGTGC2's 4,000 reviews and 1,000 or more.
For a trout angler working chartreuse water, the BGTGC2 delivers the same rating tier as the category leader at the same price, just with a shorter track record. Buyers set on the absolute largest review base should look at the 1004950 instead, but there's little rating risk in choosing the BGTGC2.
Pros
- 4.6 star rating across 4,000 reviews ties the top score in this Berkley attractant comparison.
- Priced at $6.97, matching the 1004950's price while offering a crystal format instead of a paste.
- Trout listed explicitly as the target species, useful for anglers who don't want to guess.
- 1,000 or more bought last month shows strong, active demand.
- 50 gram size in a single pack keeps portioning simple.
Cons
- Review count of 4,000 trails the 1004950's 5,900 and the BTCOY2's 4,600.
- Bought-last-month figure of 1,000 or more is half the 1004950's 2,000 or more.
- Chartreuse and crystal format won't suit anglers who prefer a dough or paste texture.
- At $6.97, it costs more than both the BTCOY2 ($4.56) and the GCN ($5.62).
Specifications
| Material | Crystal |
|---|---|
| Weight | 50 Grams |
| Target Species | Trout |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Chartreuse |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A crystal-format attractant behaves differently on the hook than a dough or paste. It tends to hold its shape while still releasing scent, which suits presentations where bait needs to stay put on a hook or jig rather than mold around it. The 50 gram, one-size listing keeps the format simple as a single pack rather than a multi-piece kit. Chartreuse is a high-visibility color often used in stained or low-light water, and pairing that visibility with a trout-specific formula narrows this toward trout water rather than general use. At $6.97, the price matches the 1004950 exactly, so the choice between the two comes down to format preference and to the 1004950's larger review base of 5,900 against this product's 4,000.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 4,000 reviews places this attractant in the top rating tier of the four products compared here, on par with the BTCOY2 and the 1004950 and well above the GCN's 4.2 stars. The review count of 4,000 is solid but not the largest in the group, trailing the 1004950's 5,900 and the BTCOY2's 4,600. Bought-last-month volume of 1,000 or more indicates healthy, ongoing demand, though it runs behind the 1004950's 2,000 or more. Taken together, the pattern suggests a well-liked product that simply hasn't accumulated quite as long a track record as the category's biggest seller, rather than one with any quality problem.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Berkley BGTGC2 Fish Attractant work for trout?
Yes, Trout is listed as the target species for this crystal-format bait in Chartreuse. It carries a 4.6 star rating across 4,000 reviews, matching the top score among the Berkley attractants compared on this page, and 1,000 or more units were bought in the last month.
How does the price compare to other Berkley attractants?
At $6.97, it costs the same as the 1004950 and more than the BTCOY2 at $4.56 or the GCN at $5.62. The higher price lines up with a 4.6 star rating, so the cost premium over the cheaper two options tracks with a stronger review score.
Is 4,000 reviews enough to trust this product?
It's a substantial sample size, larger than the GCN's 357 reviews, though smaller than the BTCOY2's 4,600 or the 1004950's 5,900. Combined with a 4.6 star average and 1,000 or more bought last month, the review volume is large enough to read as a reliable pattern rather than a small, unrepresentative sample.