Berkley TNFO Fish Attractant Review
Our verdict
The Berkley TNFO Fish Attractant, part of the PowerBait Trout Nibbles line, costs $6.94 for a 1.1 ounce pack in Fluorescent Orange. It holds 4.4 stars across 957 reviews and moved 500+ units last month, mid-pack on price and just behind the top two Berkley attractants on rating and volume.
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Anglers who want a small, bright orange bait sized at 1.1 ounces and listed for bass and panfish, and who are comparing mid-priced Berkley attractants rather than chasing the single cheapest option on the shelf.
Skip if
Skip it if raw review volume matters most to you. The 1004950 carries 5,900 reviews and 2,000+ monthly buys at a nearly identical price of $6.97, and the BTCOY2 undercuts this one at $4.56 with 4,600 reviews behind it.
- Material Blend
- Weight 15.42 g
- Target Species Bass^Panfish
- Size 1.1-Ounce
- Color Fluorescent Orange
- Pieces 1
- Priced 26% below the category median ($9.43 across 42 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 957 owner ratings
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Popularity3.7/5
957 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
Pick up a handful of Berkley attractant packs off the shelf and they can look interchangeable until you check the label. The TNFO is a Blend material bait weighing 15.42 grams, sized at 1.1 ounces, colored Fluorescent Orange, and sold as a single pack for $6.94. It's part of the PowerBait Trout Nibbles line, and the listing marks its Target Species as Bass and Panfish.
Priced at $6.94, it sits between the cheapest option in this set, the $4.56 BTCOY2, and the priciest, the $6.97 1004950, essentially tied with the latter. Both of those alternatives are also Berkley products, so the comparison is close to apples to apples: same brand, same general bait category, different formulas and target listings.
At 4.4 stars across 957 reviews, the TNFO trails the 4.6 star average posted by both the BTCOY2 and the 1004950, and its review count is smaller too, less than a fifth of the 1004950's 5,900. The 500+ bought last month is solid, ahead of the GCN's 200+, but well behind the 1004950's 2,000+ and the BTCOY2's 700+, suggesting this pack draws steady but not top-tier demand within the lineup.
Pros
- Priced at $6.94, close to the $6.97 1004950 and a direct trade-off against the cheaper $4.56 BTCOY2
- 4.4 star average across 957 reviews is a solid, trustworthy sample size
- 500+ bought last month shows consistent ongoing demand
- Fluorescent Orange coloring gives visibility a plain-colored bait wouldn't
- 1.1 ounce sizing keeps a pack compact for a tackle box
Cons
- 4.4 stars trails the 4.6 star average of both the BTCOY2 and the 1004950
- 957 reviews is a fraction of the 1004950's 5,900, giving less of a track record to judge
- 500+ monthly buys is behind the 1004950's 2,000+ and the BTCOY2's 700+
- Priced almost the same as the 1004950 without matching its review count or sales volume
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15.42 g |
| Target Species | Bass^Panfish |
| Size | 1.1-Ounce |
| Color | Fluorescent Orange |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | PowerBait Trout Nibbles Fluorescent Orange |
Performance notes
At 15.42 grams and labeled 1.1 ounces, the TNFO pack is small enough to toss in a tackle box pocket without adding bulk. The Blend material designation points to a mixed formula rather than a single-ingredient bait, which lines up with its place in the PowerBait Trout Nibbles product family even though this listing's Target Species field points to bass and panfish rather than trout specifically. Fluorescent Orange coloring is meant to stand out both to fish and to the angler digging through a box in low light. Because it's sold as a single pack rather than a multi-piece case, the per-use cost is straightforward to work out against the $6.94 price. Compared with the plastic-material BTCOY2 or the unspecified-material GCN and 1004950, the Blend label is the one distinguishing spec Berkley provides here, though the listing doesn't break down what the blend contains.
What buyers say
957 reviews at 4.4 stars is a healthy sample that clears the 4-star threshold many shoppers use as a baseline, but it sits a step below the 4.6 stars both the BTCOY2 and 1004950 hold. The 500+ bought last month is a middling figure in this set, well ahead of the GCN's 200+ but trailing the BTCOY2's 700+ and far behind the 1004950's 2,000+. Read together, the numbers describe a reliable seller that hasn't broken out as the top pick within Berkley's own attractant lineup, more of a steady option than a runaway bestseller.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Berkley TNFO compare in price to other Berkley attractants?
At $6.94 it's nearly identical to the 1004950 ($6.97) and more expensive than the BTCOY2 ($4.56) and GCN ($5.62), placing it at the top of this four-product comparison on price, though its 4.4 star rating trails both of the pricier alternatives it sits closest to.
What species is the Berkley TNFO Fish Attractant meant for?
The listing's Target Species field lists Bass and Panfish, even though the product sits within Berkley's PowerBait Trout Nibbles line by name. Buyers should follow the Target Species field on the listing, since the product name and the listed target species don't fully line up here.
Does the review record support buying the TNFO over the 1004950?
Not on the numbers alone. The TNFO holds 4.4 stars across 957 reviews and 500+ monthly buys, while the 1004950 holds 4.6 stars across 5,900 reviews and 2,000+ monthly buys at almost the same price, making it the stronger numbers-based pick.