Gary YAM-134-06-981 Soft Lures Review
Our verdict
The Gary YAM-134-06-981 is a 6-pack of 4-inch Green Pumpkin soft lures aimed at bass and bluegill, priced at $6.99. It holds a 4.5-star average across 625 reviews, and with 700+ units bought last month, it moves faster than any other soft lure in this comparison.
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Bass and bluegill anglers who want a 6-pack of 4-inch Green Pumpkin lures with black and white accents, backed by the highest recent sales volume in this comparison at 700+ units bought last month.
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Skip this if you need a lure sized for species other than bass and bluegill, since it is built and colored for that pairing, or if you want the highest-rated option here, since the Berkley GMI2-WMPR scores slightly higher at 4.6 stars.
- Material Blend
- Weight 0.1 Pounds
- Target Species Bass, Bluegill
- Size 4"
- Color GREEN PUMPKIN W/ BLACK/WHITE (6 PACK)
- Pieces 6
- Priced 30% below the category median ($9.99 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 625 owner ratings
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Popularity2.7/5
625 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 bluegill fishing calls for a lure that reads as natural forage in clear to moderately stained water, and the Gary YAM-134-06-981 is built for exactly that pairing. It ships as a 6-pack of 4-inch soft lures in Green Pumpkin with black and white accents, made from a blend material and weighing 0.1 pounds total, priced at $6.99.
Against the field of alternatives here, its $6.99 price sits between the $5.99 Berkley options and the $6.79 GMI2-WMPR. Its 4.5-star rating trails only the GMI2-WMPR's 4.6 stars, though that lure has just 197 reviews compared to this one's 625. What stands out most is sales velocity: 700+ units bought last month outpaces the EBPHWR's 500+, the GMG-NAT's 400+, and the GMI2-WMPR's 300+, making it the fastest mover in this group.
For bass and bluegill anglers specifically, the combination of a strong 4.5-star average, a 625-review sample, and the highest recent purchase volume in this comparison suggests a lure that is both trusted and currently in demand. Anglers fishing other species may still find the Berkley all-species options a better fit, but for this target pairing, the numbers favor the YAM-134-06-981.
Pros
- 700+ bought last month, the highest sales volume among the soft lures compared here
- 4.5-star average across 625 reviews
- 6-pack of 4-inch lures keeps cost per lure reasonable at $6.99
- Green Pumpkin with black and white accents targets bass and bluegill specifically
- 0.1-pound total weight keeps the pack light for tackle storage
Cons
- 4.5-star rating trails the Berkley GMI2-WMPR's 4.6 stars
- 625 reviews is a smaller sample than the GMG-NAT's 2,063 or the Fishbites 41's 1,918
- Species focus on bass and bluegill limits its use for other target species
- Blend material offers less detail than a named compound for judging durability
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 Pounds |
| Target Species | Bass, Bluegill |
| Size | 4" |
| Color | GREEN PUMPKIN W/ BLACK/WHITE (6 PACK) |
| Pieces | 6 |
Performance notes
The YAM-134-06-981's 4-inch size and Green Pumpkin with black and white color pattern are built around bass and bluegill specifically, a common combination since both species respond to similar profile sizes and natural forage colors in clear water. At 0.1 pounds for the full 6-pack, individual lures are light, which keeps the fall rate slow enough for finesse presentations around cover. Shipping as 6 separate pieces means a snag or a toothy strike does not end a session, and at $6.99 that works out to roughly a dollar and sixteen cents per lure. The blend material listed is a general description rather than a specific compound, so anglers looking for a particular level of stretch or durability may want to weigh that against more detailed alternatives like the GMI2-WMPR, which lists both material and a Gulp! scent feature.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 625 reviews is a solid pattern on its own, and it becomes more notable paired with 700+ units bought last month, the highest recent sales figure among the four soft lures in this comparison. That combination suggests the lure is not just well-rated by early buyers but is actively being restocked by a large number of anglers right now. The GMI2-WMPR rates slightly higher at 4.6 stars, but its 197 reviews and 300+ monthly purchases are both smaller than this product's numbers. For a $6.99 lure, a high rating paired with the strongest sales velocity in the group points to sustained rather than short-lived demand.
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Frequently asked questions
What species is the Gary YAM-134-06-981 designed for?
It is listed as targeting bass and bluegill specifically, with a 4-inch size and Green Pumpkin with black and white color pattern suited to that pairing. Anglers fishing other species, such as trout or panfish exclusively, may want a lure sized and colored for that target instead.
How many lures are in a pack and what do they weigh?
Each pack includes 6 pieces of the 4-inch lure, with a total weight of 0.1 pounds listed for the pack. That keeps individual lures light enough for slow-fall presentations, which matters when fishing bass and bluegill around cover in clear water.
Is the Gary YAM-134-06-981 selling well?
Yes, it shows 700+ units bought last month, the highest figure among the soft lures compared here, ahead of the Berkley EBPHWR's 500+, GMG-NAT's 400+, and GMI2-WMPR's 300+. Combined with a 4.5-star average across 625 reviews, that points to strong current demand.