Strike RS38-12 Spinnerbait Review
Our verdict
At $7.67, the Strike RS38-12 carries the lowest rating in this comparison at 4.3 stars across 106 reviews, and its listing shows 0 units bought last month. That combination of a higher price than the MK-93G, a lower score than every alternative here, and no recent sales makes it the hardest of these lures to recommend.
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Anglers already loyal to the Strike brand who want another option in their tackle box, or buyers who cannot find the MK-93G or either Yakima alternative in stock and need a substitute spinnerbait.
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Skip it if you are comparing on price and rating, since it costs more than the MK-93G, scores lower at 4.3 stars than every alternative here, and shows 0 units bought last month, the weakest recent demand signal in this comparison.
- Priced 23% below the category median ($9.99 across 71 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 106 owner ratings
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Popularity0.8/5
106 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
Not every spinnerbait on a shelf turns out to be the best deal, and the Strike RS38-12 is a case where the numbers ask for a second look before it goes in the box. At $7.67, it costs almost double the Strike MK-93G's $3.99, though it still comes in under the two Yakima models at $8.99.
Its 4.3-star rating across 106 reviews is the lowest average and the smallest review count in this comparison, trailing the MK-93G's 4.6 stars over 1,536 reviews and the two Yakima models' 4.7 stars. More notably, the listing shows 0 units bought last month, the same flat signal seen on the Yakima 206-FRT despite that lure's higher 4.7-star score. Amazon's page for the RS38-12 does not list material, weight, or hook style, leaving buyers with price and rating as the only comparison points.
Between the higher price relative to the MK-93G, the lowest rating in the comparison, and no recent sales activity, the RS38-12 is a harder sell than its alternatives here. It may still suit brand loyalists, but buyers comparing purely on the numbers have stronger options nearby.
Pros
- In stock and available to order
- 4.3-star rating across 106 reviews still sits above the 4.0 threshold
- Strike brand name recognition shared with the higher-rated MK-93G
- 106 reviews is enough volume to make the rating reasonably reliable
- Priced under both Yakima 206 models, which list at $8.99
Cons
- Lowest rating in this comparison at 4.3 stars
- 0 units bought last month signals weak recent demand
- Priced at $7.67, nearly double the Strike MK-93G's $3.99
- No material, weight, or hook style listed on the page
- Review count of 106 is the smallest among the lures compared here
Performance notes
With no material, weight, or hook style published on the RS38-12's listing, there is no spec data to interpret the way there is for the MK-93G's 1/8 oz J hook design or the 206-WH's 1.12-ounce metal build. What is available is price and buyer response, and both point in a similar direction. At $7.67, it costs nearly double the MK-93G's $3.99, yet its 4.3-star average is the lowest of the spinnerbaits compared here. The 0 units bought last month matches the flat sales pattern seen on the Yakima 206-FRT, though that lure at least carries a 4.7-star rating to fall back on. Without spec detail to explain a possible niche use case, the RS38-12's numbers read as a straightforward case of higher price and lower buyer satisfaction rather than a lure built for a specific technique or species.
What buyers say
A 4.3-star average across 106 reviews is workable but sits noticeably below every other spinnerbait in this comparison, all of which clear 4.6 stars. The review count itself is modest, smaller than the MK-93G's 1,536 or the 206-WH's 1,023, which limits how much weight the average alone can carry. The more telling figure is 0 units bought last month, identical to the pattern on the Yakima 206-FRT. Seeing two different lures both show no recent purchases suggests buyer attention has shifted elsewhere in the category, and for the RS38-12 that lack of momentum comes paired with the lowest rating in the group rather than a strong score being temporarily overlooked.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Strike RS38-12 a good spinnerbait to buy right now?
Its listing shows 0 units bought last month and a 4.3-star rating across 106 reviews, the lowest score among the spinnerbaits compared here. At $7.67, it also costs nearly double the Strike MK-93G's $3.99, making it a harder recommendation than that alternative based on the available numbers.
What material is the Strike RS38-12 spinnerbait made from?
The Amazon listing for this ASIN does not specify material, weight, or hook style. Buyers wanting that detail should check the product images and description directly on the listing page, since it falls outside the structured spec data available for this particular lure.
How does the RS38-12 compare to the Strike MK-93G?
The MK-93G is cheaper at $3.99, rated higher at 4.6 stars across 1,536 reviews, and sold 400+ units last month. The RS38-12 costs $7.67, rates lower at 4.3 stars across 106 reviews, and shows 0 units bought last month, making the MK-93G the stronger performer on every measured figure.