Pro-Cure G2-ISW Fish Attractant Review
Our verdict
The Pro-Cure G2-ISW Fish Attractant gel runs $11.36 for 2 ounces, more than double the per-ounce cost of Berkley's $4.56 BTCOY2 dough bait. At 4.3 stars across 1,200 reviews it lands in solid territory, and 300+ buyers last month show it still moves as an add-on scent.
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Anglers who want a gel scent they can apply directly to jigs, spoons, or soft plastics rather than buying pre-scented dough, and who don't mind paying more per ounce for a multi-species formula.
Skip if
Skip it if you already stock Berkley's PowerBait dough baits, since the 1004950 version costs $6.97, rates 4.6 stars across 5,900 reviews, and moves 2,000+ units a month for less money per review earned.
- Material gel
- Weight 2 Ounces
- Target Species Fish
- Size 2 Ounce
- Color Multi
- Pieces 1
- Priced 21% above the category median ($9.43 across 42 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 1,200 owner ratings
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Popularity4.2/5
1,200 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
Stand at the tackle box with a bare jig and no scent trailer, and the choice comes down to a gel you dab on yourself or a pre-formed dough bait you mold around the hook. The Pro-Cure G2-ISW is built for the first approach: a 2 ounce gel, colored Multi, labeled simply for Fish rather than one species, sold as a single piece for $11.36.
That price puts it well above the three Berkley attractants in this comparison. The BTCOY2 dough bait runs $4.56 for 1.8 ounces and targets trout specifically, the GCN sits at $5.62, and the 1004950 costs $6.97 for a formula that has pulled in 5,900 reviews. Per ounce, the Pro-Cure gel costs more than any of them, and its format means it gets applied to an existing lure rather than fished on its own.
At 4.3 stars across 1,200 reviews, the Pro-Cure sits a notch below the 4.6 star average the two best-selling Berkley baits carry, though it still clears the 4-star bar most buyers treat as reliable. The 300+ bought last month is real but modest next to the 1004950's 2,000+, suggesting this gel serves a narrower audience of anglers who specifically want a scent additive rather than a standalone bait.
Pros
- 2 ounce gel format lets you apply scent to any lure rather than being locked into one pre-shaped bait
- Labeled for Fish generally, not restricted to a single species like the trout-specific BTCOY2
- 4.3 star average across 1,200 reviews is a large enough sample to trust
- 300+ units bought last month shows ongoing demand, not a stalled listing
- InStock availability at $11.36 with no size confusion, sold as a single 2 ounce unit
Cons
- Costs more per ounce than all three Berkley alternatives in this comparison
- 4.3 star rating trails the 4.6 stars the BTCOY2 and 1004950 both carry
- 300+ monthly buys is far behind the 1004950's 2,000+, a sign fewer anglers reach for this one first
- Gel format requires a lure to apply it to, unlike a self-contained dough bait
Specifications
| Material | gel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 Ounces |
| Target Species | Fish |
| Size | 2 Ounce |
| Color | Multi |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A 2 ounce gel packs into a bag or box corner without adding much bulk, and the Multi color labeling suggests the tube itself isn't meant to tint the water the way a colored dough bait can. Because Pro-Cure ships this as a gel rather than a molded dough, the practical use is dabbing or coating an existing jig, spoon, or soft plastic rather than threading a ball of bait onto a hook. That makes it a companion product more than a standalone bait, useful for anglers who already carry lures and want to boost scent output on top of them. The Target Species listing of simply Fish signals a general-purpose formula rather than one tuned to a single species the way Berkley's trout-specific BTCOY2 is. At 2 ounces for $11.36, the math works out to roughly $5.68 per ounce, well above the Berkley lineup, so the value case rests on the gel format itself rather than sheer volume.
What buyers say
1,200 reviews at a 4.3 star average is a sample size large enough to smooth out one-off complaints, and the score sits comfortably above the 4-star line many buyers use as a cutoff. It falls short, though, of the 4.6 stars posted by both the BTCOY2 and 1004950, which also carry far larger review counts at 4,600 and 5,900. The 300+ bought last month confirms steady ongoing purchases rather than a dead listing, but it's a fraction of the 1004950's 2,000+ and the BTCOY2's 700+. Read together, the numbers point to a smaller, more specific buyer base, likely anglers who specifically want a gel additive.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Pro-Cure G2-ISW Fish Attractant worth the price compared to Berkley options?
At $11.36 for 2 ounces it costs more per ounce than the Berkley BTCOY2 ($4.56), GCN ($5.62), and 1004950 ($6.97). The tradeoff is format: this is a gel meant to be applied to an existing lure, while the Berkley options are pre-formed dough baits.
What species is the Pro-Cure G2-ISW attractant made for?
The listing labels the Target Species simply as Fish, meaning it's positioned as a general-purpose formula rather than one aimed at a single species, unlike the trout-specific Berkley BTCOY2. That broader labeling fits its gel format, since it's meant to be applied to whatever lure an angler already has ready.
How does the review record compare to other attractants?
It holds 4.3 stars across 1,200 reviews and 300+ bought last month. That trails the 4.6 star average and larger review counts of the BTCOY2 and 1004950, but still clears the 4-star mark most buyers trust, and the 1,200 review sample is large enough to read as reliable on its own.