Northland 039984-Maurice Spinnerbait Review
Our verdict
The Northland 039984-Maurice spinnerbait covers five target species, bass, crappie, northern pike, trout, and walleye, for $5.29, cheaper than both Yakima models at $8.99. Its 4.5-star rating across 147 reviews and 100+ units bought last month sit just behind the top performers in this comparison, making it a versatile, reasonably priced pick for anglers who fish for more than one species.
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Anglers who target multiple species from the same tackle box, since this lure's listing covers bass, crappie, northern pike, trout, and walleye. Its weedless hook and 3/8 oz size also suit fishing around cover without constant snags.
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Skip it if you want the single highest-rated or best-selling option available, since its 4.5-star rating and 100+ bought last month both trail the Strike MK-93G's 4.6 stars and 400+ units sold.
- Material Mixed
- Weight 1 Grams
- Target Species Bass, Crappie, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye
- Technique Weedless Hook
- Size 3/8 Oz
- Color White Shad
- Priced 47% below the category median ($9.99 across 71 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 147 owner ratings
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Popularity1.8/5
147 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
A day on the water rarely sticks to one species, and the Northland 039984-Maurice is built with that in mind. Its listing names bass, crappie, northern pike, trout, and walleye as target species, more variety than the general multi species label on some alternatives, all in a 3/8 oz size with a weedless hook for fishing near cover.
At $5.29, it undercuts both Yakima 206 models at $8.99, while costing more than the Strike MK-93G's $3.99. Its 4.5-star rating across 147 reviews lands just below the MK-93G's 4.6 and the two Yakima models' 4.7, and its 100+ units bought last month sits behind the MK-93G's 400+ and the 206-WH's 200+, though it clears the 206-FRT's 0 bought. The white shad color and mixed material construction round out a straightforward spec sheet.
For anglers who want one lure that covers several species rather than a specialist bait, the weedless design and broad species listing make the Maurice a sensible middle-ground pick, backed by a rating and sales pace that are solid without leading the group, even if neither figure sets a new high mark in this comparison.
Pros
- Targets five species: bass, crappie, northern pike, trout, and walleye
- Weedless hook design suited to fishing near cover
- 4.5-star rating across 147 reviews
- 100+ bought last month clears the Yakima 206-FRT's 0 bought
- Priced at $5.29, cheaper than both Yakima models at $8.99
- 3/8 oz size with a defined white shad color option
Cons
- 4.5-star rating trails the MK-93G's 4.6 and both Yakima models' 4.7
- 100+ bought last month is behind the MK-93G's 400+ and 206-WH's 200+
- Listed weight of 1 Gram does not match the stated 3/8 oz size on the same page
- Feature field just says see description rather than listing specifics
Specifications
| Material | Mixed |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 Grams |
| Target Species | Bass, Crappie, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye |
| Technique | Weedless Hook |
| Size | 3/8 Oz |
| Color | White Shad |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | See description |
Performance notes
A weedless hook and 3/8 oz size point this spinnerbait toward fishing tight to cover, docks, weed edges, laydowns, where a snag-prone lure gets left in the box. The broad target species list, bass, crappie, northern pike, trout, and walleye, is wider than the bass-only label on the MK-93G or the multi species label on the two Yakima models. The listing's weight field shows 1 Gram, which does not line up with the 3/8 oz size also listed on the same page, so buyers relying on exact weight for a specific retrieve depth should treat that figure with some caution and check the listing directly. The mixed material construction and white shad color are otherwise straightforward, and at $5.29 the price sits well below the Yakima models while still delivering a wider stated species range than either of them.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 147 reviews places the Maurice just behind the MK-93G and both Yakima models, all at 4.6 or 4.7, though it is close enough that the gap reads as minor rather than a real quality difference. Its review count of 147 is well below the MK-93G's 1,536 or the 206-WH's 1,023, but still enough volume to trust the average. The 100+ units bought last month shows active, ongoing purchases, clearing the 0 bought shown for the 206-FRT, though it does not match the MK-93G's 400+ or the 206-WH's 200+ pace. Overall, the pattern reads as a well-liked, steadily selling lure rather than a standout or a laggard.
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Frequently asked questions
What species does the Northland 039984-Maurice spinnerbait target?
Its listing names bass, crappie, northern pike, trout, and walleye as target species, more variety than the bass-only or general multi species labels on the alternatives compared here. That makes it suited to anglers who fish for more than one species on the same outing.
Is the Northland Maurice a good price at $5.29?
At $5.29, it costs more than the Strike MK-93G's $3.99 but less than both Yakima models at $8.99. Its 4.5-star rating across 147 reviews and 100+ bought last month support the price as a reasonable middle option, ahead of the 206-FRT's flat 0 units bought last month.
How much does the Northland Maurice spinnerbait weigh?
The listing shows a weight of 1 Gram alongside a separate size field of 3/8 oz, figures that do not match each other. Buyers who need a precise weight for a specific retrieve or depth should check the product listing directly rather than relying on either field alone.