Spike-It 43001 Fish Attractant Review
Our verdict
The Spike-It 43001 Fish Attractant is priced at $19.99 for a 4 ounce container, the most expensive product in this comparison by a wide margin. It holds a 4.5 star rating across 671 reviews and 100 or more bought last month, numbers that justify the premium for anglers targeting trout and panfish specifically.
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Trout and panfish anglers who want a 4 ounce multi-color attractant with a 4.5 star rating, the second-highest in this comparison, and who don't mind paying nearly triple the price of the cheapest option for it.
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Skip it if budget matters most, since at $19.99 it costs more than four times the BTCOY2's $4.56, or if you need a review base as large as the 1004950's 5,900 or the BTCOY2's 4,600.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 0.31 Pounds
- Target Species Trout Panfish
- Size 4oz
- Color Multiple colors
- Pieces 1
- Priced 112% above the category median ($9.43 across 42 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 671 owner ratings
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Popularity3.2/5
671 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 and panfish angler working a multi-species lake often carries more than one scent option, switching based on what's biting that day. The Spike-It 43001 leans into that with a 4 ounce container available in multiple colors, priced at $19.99, roughly two to four times what the other attractants in this comparison cost.
That price gets a 4.5 star rating across 671 reviews, the second-best score in the group behind the 4.6 stars shared by the BTCOY2 and the 1004950 but ahead of the GCN's 4.2 stars. Review volume is more modest at 671, well short of the thousands behind the two leaders, though still a sizeable sample for a specialty attractant. At 0.31 pounds and 4 ounces, this is also a noticeably larger container than the BTCOY2's 1.8 ounces.
With 100 or more bought last month, it moves at a real but modest pace next to the 1004950's 2,000 or more, though that's expected of a premium-priced, species-specific product. For anglers set on trout and panfish who want the largest container and a strong rating in this set, the price premium tracks with the numbers behind it.
Pros
- 4.5 star rating across 671 reviews is the second-highest in this comparison, behind only the BTCOY2 and 1004950's 4.6 stars.
- 4 ounce container is more than double the BTCOY2's 1.8 ounces.
- Trout and Panfish listed explicitly as target species.
- Multiple color options give flexibility to match water conditions or species.
- 100 or more bought last month shows ongoing, real demand.
Cons
- At $19.99, it's the most expensive product in this comparison by a wide margin, over four times the BTCOY2's $4.56.
- 671 reviews is far smaller than the 4,600 to 5,900 reviews behind the BTCOY2 and 1004950.
- Bought-last-month figure of 100 or more trails the 1004950's 2,000 or more and the BTCOY2's 700 or more.
- Limited to Trout and Panfish, narrower than a general-purpose attractant.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.31 Pounds |
| Target Species | Trout Panfish |
| Size | 4oz |
| Color | Multiple colors |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A 4 ounce container at 0.31 pounds is a substantial size next to the smaller tubs and packs elsewhere in this comparison, meaning fewer refills needed over a season for anglers who use it regularly. The plastic packaging and multiple color options let anglers match presentation to water clarity or the specific look that's working that day, rather than committing to a single shade. Listing Trout and Panfish as target species points this formula toward stillwater and light-tackle species rather than saltwater or bass-specific use. The higher price, at $19.99, is the clearest tradeoff: it's more than double the 1004950's $6.97 and more than four times the BTCOY2's $4.56, so the per-ounce economics only work out if the larger container and multi-color flexibility actually get used across a season rather than sitting in a tackle box.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 671 reviews places this attractant just below the 4.6 stars shared by the BTCOY2 and the 1004950, and clearly ahead of the GCN's 4.2 stars. The 671 review count is smaller than the thousands behind the two top performers but large enough to reflect a real pattern rather than a handful of opinions. Bought-last-month volume of 100 or more shows the product continues to sell despite its premium price, though at a noticeably slower pace than the 1004950's 2,000 or more. Given the price gap, a strong rating on a smaller but steady sales base suggests a loyal niche of trout and panfish anglers rather than a mass-market seller.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the Spike-It 43001 more expensive than other fish attractants?
At $19.99 it costs more than four times the BTCOY2's $4.56 and nearly triple the 1004950's $6.97. Part of that reflects size, a 4 ounce container versus the BTCOY2's 1.8 ounces, plus multiple color options and a 4.5 star rating across 671 reviews.
What species does this attractant target?
The listing names Trout and Panfish as the target species. It's sold in a 4 ounce container available in multiple colors, giving anglers flexibility to match the attractant's look to water conditions, and it carries a 4.5 star rating across 671 reviews.
Is 671 reviews a reliable sample size?
Yes, 671 reviews is a solid sample, though it's smaller than the 4,600 to 5,900 reviews behind the BTCOY2 and the 1004950. Combined with a 4.5 star average and 100 or more bought last month, it points to a consistently well-liked product within a smaller buyer base.