Fishbites 88 Soft Lures Review
Our verdict
The Fishbites 88 costs $7.50 for a 2 piece pack and carries a 4.5 star rating across 3,046 reviews, the largest review count of any lure in this comparison by a wide margin. Combined with 600+ units bought last month, it is the best-documented choice here for anyone targeting bass or panfish with a gel-style bait.
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Anglers targeting bass or panfish who want a gel-based bait with the deepest review history in this comparison, 3,046 reviews at a 4.5 star average, and steady 600+ monthly purchase volume.
Skip if
Skip it if you are not fishing for bass or panfish specifically, or if you want more than 2 pieces per pack, since some Berkley alternatives here offer 7 or 13 count packs at a similar price.
- Material Gel
- Weight 0.03 Kilograms
- Target Species Bass^Panfish
- Size 1/2" x 12"
- Color Pink
- Pieces 2
- Priced 25% below the category median ($9.99 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 3,046 owner ratings
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Popularity4.7/5
3,046 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
Bass and panfish anglers often look for a bait that holds together on repeated casts without falling apart in the water. The Fishbites 88 is a pink gel bait sized at 1/2 inch by 12 inches, sold as a 2 piece pack for $7.50, and built from a gel material rather than the blend or plastic used in most of the other lures in this comparison. The listing names Bass and Panfish as the target species, a more specific pairing than the general All designation seen elsewhere.
At 4.5 stars across 3,046 reviews, this listing has by far the largest review base of any lure covered here, more than triple the next closest at 2,063 for the Berkley GMG-NAT. That rating sits just below the GMI2-WMPR and Yamamoto D-Shad's 4.6 but above the EBPHWR's 4.4 and the GMG-NAT's 4.2. Monthly purchases of 600+ tie it with the Yamamoto D-Shad for the top demand figure in this comparison, ahead of the 500+, 400+, and 300+ figures on the Berkley alternatives.
For bass and panfish anglers, the combination of a low $7.50 price, a proven review history, and strong purchase volume makes the Fishbites 88 an easy comparison point against pricier or less-reviewed options. Anglers who need a larger pack count or a different target species should look elsewhere in this lineup, but on data alone this is one of the stronger picks here.
Pros
- 3,046 reviews is the largest review count of any lure in this comparison, more than triple the runner-up.
- 4.5 star average holds up well against that much larger review base.
- 600+ units bought last month ties it for the top demand figure in this comparison.
- Priced at $7.50, competitive against the $5.99-$8.99 range seen across similar lures.
- Gel material construction is distinct from the blend and plastic lures elsewhere in this lineup.
- Specifically targets Bass and Panfish, useful for anglers fishing those species.
Cons
- Only 2 pieces per pack, fewer than the 7 or 13 count packs from Yamamoto and Berkley at similar prices.
- At 1/2 inch by 12 inches, its long thin shape is more specialized than the standard grub or minnow shapes elsewhere.
- Pink is the only listed color option here.
- Gel material at 0.03 kilograms is a lighter total pack weight than several alternatives.
Specifications
| Material | Gel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Bass^Panfish |
| Size | 1/2" x 12" |
| Color | Pink |
| Pieces | 2 |
Performance notes
The Fishbites 88 uses a gel material rather than the blend or plastic construction found in most of the other lures in this comparison, which typically affects how scent disperses and how the bait holds its shape over repeated casts. At 1/2 inch by 12 inches, the shape is long and thin rather than the compact grub or minnow profiles seen elsewhere, suiting presentations where a strip-style bait outperforms a bulkier profile. The listing specifically names Bass and Panfish as target species, a narrower and more direct pairing than the general All designation used on several competing listings. Sold as a 2 piece pack, the per-piece cost works out higher than the 7 and 13 count packs from Yamamoto and Berkley, though the $7.50 total price remains within the same range as those alternatives. Pink is the sole color option listed for this specific product.
What buyers say
A 3,046 review count at a 4.5 star average is the deepest sample in this comparison, more than the Yamamoto D-Shad's 260 and well beyond the Berkley EBPHWR's 989 or GMG-NAT's 2,063. That volume of reviews holding a 4.5 average suggests the rating is well established rather than driven by a small early batch of buyers. Paired with 600+ units bought last month, matching the top purchase figure in this set, the pattern points to a bait with both long-running popularity and continued fresh demand, rather than a product coasting on old reviews alone.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pieces come in the Fishbites 88 pack?
This listing includes 2 pieces of the pink gel bait, sized at 1/2 inch by 12 inches, for $7.50 total. That is fewer pieces per pack than several Berkley and Yamamoto alternatives in this comparison, which run 7 to 13 pieces at similar prices.
Is the Fishbites 88 rating reliable given how many reviews it has?
With 3,046 reviews behind its 4.5 star average, this is the most-reviewed lure in this comparison by a wide margin, more than triple the next highest count. That large sample size generally makes a rating more stable and harder to skew than a listing with only a handful of reviews.
What species is the Fishbites 88 designed to target?
The Amazon listing names both Bass and Panfish as the target species for this gel bait, a more specific designation than the general All label used on several comparable Berkley lures. That makes it a direct pick for anglers fishing those two species.