Booyah BYB38605 Topwater Lure Review
Our verdict
The Booyah BYB38605 costs just $5.99, the lowest price in this comparison, and still holds a 4.6 star rating across 1,700 reviews, the highest review count of any lure here. With 200 or more units bought last month, it shows the strongest recent demand in the group.
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Budget minded bass anglers who want the cheapest lure in this comparison at $5.99, backed by the largest review base here at 1,700 reviews and the highest recent demand at 200 or more units bought last month.
Skip if
Skip it if you want the top rated lure in this group, since the 4.6 stars here ties the Rebel F7356 but trails the 4.7 to 4.8 stars posted by the Heddon XO360BB and Arbogast G670-02, or if silicone construction is not your preference.
- Material Silicone
- Weight 0.01 Kilograms
- Target Species Bass
- Technique Ultra Point
- Size 3/8 oz
- Color Snow White Shad
- Priced 54% below the category median ($12.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 1,700 owner ratings
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Popularity3.9/5
1,700 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
Picture a bargain bin worth raiding, except this one comes with 1,700 reviews behind it. The Booyah BYB38605 is a silicone bodied bass lure at 3/8 ounce, priced at $5.99, the lowest of any topwater lure in this comparison, yet it carries the deepest review history of the group.
The silicone construction sets it apart from the balsa, plastic, and metal bodies used by other lures in this set, likely contributing to a softer feel that bass may hold onto slightly longer on the strike. It uses an Ultra Point hook rather than the treble or VMC hooks found elsewhere, and comes in a Snow White Shad color aimed at matching common baitfish patterns. At $5.99, it undercuts every other lure here, including the $6.99 Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB.
That low price has not slowed sales. A 4.6 star rating across 1,700 reviews is the largest review count in this comparison, and 200 or more units bought in the past month is double the 100 or more figure reported for every other lure here, a clear sign this is a high volume, well established seller in the bass topwater category.
Pros
- Lowest price in this comparison at $5.99
- Largest review base of any lure compared here at 1,700 reviews
- 200+ units bought last month, double the 100+ reported for other lures
- 4.6 star rating matches the Rebel F7356 despite the lower price
- Ultra Point hook technology as a distinct hardware choice
- Snow White Shad color designed to mimic common baitfish
Cons
- 4.6 stars trails the 4.7 to 4.8 stars posted by the Heddon XO360BB and Arbogast G670-02
- Silicone construction differs from the balsa, plastic, or metal bodies of every alternative here
- Sold as a single lure, not a multi pack
- 0.01 kilogram weight is light, which may limit casting distance compared to heavier lures
- 3/8 ounce size sits on the smaller end versus the 14 gram Heddon X9225BON
Specifications
| Material | Silicone |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | Ultra Point |
| Size | 3/8 oz |
| Color | Snow White Shad |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A silicone body is the defining spec of the BYB38605, a material choice that differs from the balsa wood used in the Rapala lures, the plastic in the Heddon XO360BB and Arbogast G670-02, and the metal in the Heddon X9225BON. Silicone tends to be softer and more flexible than those materials, which can change how the lure feels in a fish's mouth during a strike and may explain part of its high review volume. The Ultra Point hook technology is a different hardware spec than the VMC or treble hooks used elsewhere in this comparison, marketed around hook sharpness and penetration. At 3/8 ounce and roughly 0.01 kilograms, it is a lighter lure suited to finesse presentations for bass rather than long distance casting, and the Snow White Shad color pattern is built to resemble common forage fish.
What buyers say
With 1,700 reviews, the BYB38605 has the deepest review history of any lure in this comparison, more than the 195 to 1,600 reviews posted by the others. A 4.6 star average across that many reviews is a meaningful signal, matching the Rebel F7356 though trailing the 4.7 to 4.8 stars of the Heddon XO360BB and Arbogast G670-02. What stands out most is the 200 or more units bought in the past month, double the 100 or more figure reported for every other lure in this set, suggesting the low $5.99 price point is driving unusually high, sustained purchase volume.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Booyah BYB38605 a good value pick?
Yes, based on price and review data. At $5.99 it is the cheapest lure in this comparison, yet it carries 1,700 reviews and a 4.6 star rating, showing that the low price has not come at the expense of buyer satisfaction or sales volume.
What makes the Ultra Point hook different?
The Ultra Point is a distinct hook technology from the VMC black nickel hooks or treble hooks used on other lures in this comparison, marketed around sharpness and penetration. It pairs with the silicone body on the BYB38605 rather than the balsa, plastic, or metal bodies of its competitors.
How does the BYB38605's sales volume compare to other topwater lures?
It shows 200 or more units bought in the past month, double the 100 or more figure listed for the Rebel F7356, Heddon XO360BB, Heddon X9225BON, and Arbogast G670-02, making it the strongest recent seller among the lures compared on this page.