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Fishbites® 059602 Fish Attractant Review
Our verdict
The Fishbites 059602 Fish Attractant costs $7.25 for a pack of three 1/4 inch wide strips and holds a 4.3 star rating across 395 reviews. Listed for Striped Bass and Trout, it moves at 100 or more bought last month, a demand level that sits comfortably between the smaller and larger sellers in this comparison.
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Anglers targeting Striped Bass or Trout who want pre-cut 1/4 inch bait strips in a 3-piece pack rather than a bulk tub or gel, and who are comfortable with a mid-range 4.3 star, 395-review track record.
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Skip it if you're not fishing for striped bass or trout specifically, since that's the listed target, or if you'd rather have the larger review base of the BTCOY2 or 1004950, both of which post 4.6 stars over thousands of reviews.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 0.02 Kilograms
- Target Species Striped Bass, Trout
- Size 1/4" Wide
- Color Red
- Pieces 3
- Priced 23% below the category median ($9.43 across 42 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5
overall
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 395 owner ratings
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Popularity2.5/5
395 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
Striped bass and trout don't always respond to the same lure twice in a row, and a pack of scent-infused strips gives an angler a quick way to change presentation without re-rigging. The Fishbites 059602 is exactly that, three 1/4 inch wide red strips priced at $7.25 for the pack.
At 4.3 stars across 395 reviews, it sits below the 4.6 stars shared by the BTCOY2 and the 1004950 but ahead of the GCN's 4.2 stars, all while carrying the smallest review count of the four by a wide margin. Price puts it in the middle of the pack too, at $7.25 it costs more than the BTCOY2's $4.56 and the GCN's $5.62, though slightly more than the 1004950's $6.97 as well.
The 100 or more bought last month keeps it in the same demand tier as several other steady sellers here, well behind the 1004950's 2,000 or more but comparable to the BTCOY2's 700 or more when scaled to a niche, species-specific product. For anglers who specifically target striped bass or trout with cut bait, the pre-portioned strip format is the differentiator worth paying for.
Pros
- 4.3 star rating across 395 reviews beats the GCN's 4.2 stars in this comparison.
- Striped Bass and Trout listed explicitly as target species, useful for anglers fishing those waters.
- Pack of 3 strips at 1/4 inch wide gives pre-portioned bait ready to use.
- 100 or more bought last month confirms active, ongoing demand.
- Red color offers a high-visibility option distinct from the yellow and chartreuse baits in this comparison.
Cons
- 395 reviews is far smaller than the 4,600 to 5,900 reviews behind the BTCOY2 and the 1004950.
- 4.3 stars trails the 4.6 stars posted by both the BTCOY2 and the 1004950.
- At $7.25, it costs more than the BTCOY2 ($4.56) and the GCN ($5.62).
- Limited to Striped Bass and Trout, so it's not a general-purpose attractant like some competitors.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Striped Bass, Trout |
| Size | 1/4" Wide |
| Color | Red |
| Pieces | 3 |
Performance notes
A 1/4 inch wide strip format is built for precision, threading a small piece of scent-bearing bait directly onto a hook rather than dipping a lure in a tub or gel. With three pieces per pack, an angler gets multiple applications from one purchase rather than a single-use portion, which stretches the $7.25 price across more than one outing. The plastic material and 0.02 kilogram weight, a little under an ounce, keep the pack lightweight and easy to carry alongside other tackle. Listing Striped Bass and Trout as target species narrows the use case compared to the more general-purpose formulas in this comparison, none of which name a species beyond the BTCOY2's trout listing. Red is a common high-visibility color choice, useful in murkier water where a bright presentation helps a fish locate the bait before it ever gets close enough to smell it.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 395 reviews sits comfortably above the GCN's 4.2 stars, though it trails the 4.6 stars shared by the BTCOY2 and the 1004950. The review count itself, 395, is the smallest of the four products compared here, a fraction of the 4,600 to 5,900 reviews behind the two top performers, which likely reflects a more specialized product aimed at striped bass and trout anglers rather than a broad, general-purpose seller. Bought-last-month volume of 100 or more shows steady, real demand, comparable to other niche sellers in this space even if it doesn't approach the four-figure volumes posted by the market leaders. Overall the pattern points to a well-regarded product within a smaller, more targeted buyer base.
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Frequently asked questions
What species is the Fishbites 059602 designed for?
The listing names Striped Bass and Trout as the target species. Each pack includes three 1/4 inch wide strips in red, giving anglers pre-portioned bait rather than a bulk gel or liquid to dip lures in, at a price of $7.25 for the full pack.
How does the price compare to the Berkley attractants?
At $7.25, it costs more than the BTCOY2's $4.56 and the GCN's $5.62, and slightly more than the 1004950's $6.97. It sits at the higher end of this four-product comparison, though its 395 reviews are the smallest sample of the group.
How many bought this in the last month?
The listing shows 100 or more bought in the last month, a solid mid-tier figure next to the BTCOY2's 700 or more, the GCN's 200 or more, and the 1004950's 2,000 or more. It suggests steady, real demand rather than a stale listing.