Strike TGN12C-202 Spinnerbait Review
Our verdict
The Strike TGN12C-202 spinnerbait costs $9.62, the second highest price in this comparison, and holds a 4.6 star rating across 149 reviews with 50+ bought last month. Its 1/2 ounce, black blue build targets bass with a heavier profile than most other lures compared here.
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Bass anglers who want a heavier, 1/2 ounce black blue spinnerbait for searching deeper or faster water, and who value the 50+ bought last month figure as a sign of active recent demand at the $9.62 price point.
Skip if
Skip this if price is the main concern, since the $3.99 Strike MK-93G costs far less and carries a much larger 1,536 review base. Anglers who prefer a lighter, more finesse oriented lure should also look elsewhere in this comparison.
- Material Synthetic
- Weight 2.4 Ounces
- Target Species Bass
- Technique J Hook
- Size 1/2 oz
- Color Black Blue
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 149 owner ratings
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Popularity1.9/5
149 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
The Strike TGN12C-202 is built from synthetic material and weighs 2.4 ounces overall with a 1/2 ounce single unit size, making it one of the heavier bass oriented spinnerbaits in this comparison. Its black blue color follows the same crawfish imitating logic as the lighter Strike MC-76, and the J hook technique listed matches the design used on the budget priced Strike MK-93G.
At $9.62, it is priced above every option here except the $12.66 mackerel targeted Blue WBFF2K5-1. Its 4.6 star rating across 149 reviews sits in the middle of the pack, below the 4.7 stars carried by several competitors but ahead of the Strike MC-76's 4.5 stars and matching the Strike MK-93G exactly.
Bought last month reads 50+, the same figure shown by the Strike PB38CW-12, and a clear step up from the 0+ recorded by half the spinnerbaits in this set, though still behind the Strike MK-93G's 400+ and the Yakima 206-WH's 200+. Sold as a single piece in black blue, it is a heavier bass tool with a real, if modest, recent sales signal worth noting for anglers weighing the whole spinnerbait lineup side by side.
Pros
- 50+ bought last month, ahead of half the spinnerbaits compared here that show 0+
- 4.6 star rating across 149 reviews, matching the budget priced Strike MK-93G's score
- 1/2 ounce size suits searching deeper or faster moving water for bass
- Black blue color follows a proven crawfish imitating pattern
- J hook technique is the same design used on the well reviewed Strike MK-93G
- Synthetic construction keeps the heavier profile manageable on standard bass tackle
Cons
- At $9.62 it is the second most expensive spinnerbait in this comparison
- 149 reviews is a smaller base than the 870 to 1,536 reviews behind several competitors
- 4.6 star rating trails the 4.7 stars carried by three other spinnerbaits compared here
- Bought last month of 50+ still lags well behind the Strike MK-93G's 400+
- Single color option, black blue, with no listed alternatives
Specifications
| Material | Synthetic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.4 Ounces |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | J Hook |
| Size | 1/2 oz |
| Color | Black Blue |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | Fishing lure |
Performance notes
At a 1/2 ounce single unit size and 2.4 ounces overall, this is a heavier bass spinnerbait than most of the lighter finesse options in this comparison, which typically translates to a faster fall rate and stronger vibration for covering water or fishing deeper columns. The black blue color scheme is a well established dark water and crawfish imitating combination, sharing that logic with the lighter Strike MC-76. The J hook technique listed matches the design used on the Strike MK-93G, a straightforward hook style associated with reliable hookups on bass. Synthetic construction at this weight keeps the lure balanced for casting on standard to medium heavy bass tackle, positioning it as a searching bait for anglers covering water rather than a light finesse presentation tool.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star rating across 149 reviews places the TGN12C-202 in the middle of the ratings range seen in this comparison, matching the Strike MK-93G's score exactly but with a far smaller review count than that lure's 1,536. The 50+ bought last month figure is a positive signal, tying the Strike PB38CW-12 and beating the 0+ shown by half the group, which suggests steady if not booming recent interest. Combined, the pattern points to a lure with a consistent, moderately sized track record and ongoing rather than dormant demand. That mix of a mid pack rating and modest but real recent purchases sets it apart from listings that show strong reviews but no recent sales at all.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Strike TGN12C-202 a good size for covering water?
At a 1/2 ounce single unit size and 2.4 ounces overall, it is heavier than most other spinnerbaits in this comparison, which generally suits faster retrieves and deeper presentations for bass rather than light finesse fishing. That heavier profile makes it a searching bait rather than a subtle, slow falling presentation for pressured fish.
How does the Strike TGN12C-202 compare to the Strike MK-93G?
Both share a 4.6 star rating and a J hook technique, but the MK-93G costs less at $3.99, carries far more reviews at 1,536, and shows higher recent demand at 400+ bought last month versus 50+ for the TGN12C-202, a gap worth weighing against the heavier size and searching style of this bait.
Is the Strike TGN12C-202 currently selling well?
It shows 50+ bought last month, ahead of several spinnerbaits in this comparison sitting at 0+, though it trails the top sellers here, the Strike MK-93G at 400+ and the Yakima 206-WH at 200+. Still, a 50+ figure puts it well ahead of half the lineup showing no recent purchases at all.