Yamamoto YAM-134-06-991 Soft Lures Review
Our verdict
The Yamamoto YAM-134-06-991 is a 6-pack of 4-inch soft lures for bass and bluegill, priced at $7.68. Its 4.6-star average across 840 reviews ties for the top rating in this comparison, though its 100+ units bought last month is the lowest recent sales figure among the soft lures reviewed here.
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Bass and bluegill anglers who prioritize rating over sales volume, since its 4.6-star average across 840 reviews matches the highest score in this comparison, even though it sells at a lower monthly volume than the other lures reviewed here.
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Skip this if recent sales volume matters to your decision, since 100+ bought last month trails every other soft lure in this comparison, or if you want the lowest price, since the Berkley EBPHWR and GMG-NAT both cost less at $5.99.
- Material Blend
- Weight 1.92 ounces
- Target Species Bass, Bluegill
- Size 4 inch
- Pieces 6
- Priced 23% below the category median ($9.99 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 840 owner ratings
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Popularity3.1/5
840 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
The Yamamoto YAM-134-06-991 targets the same bass and bluegill pairing as many soft lures in this space, shipping as a 6-pack of 4-inch lures made from a blend material and weighing 1.92 ounces, priced at $7.68.
Its 4.6-star average across 840 reviews ties the Berkley GMI2-WMPR for the highest rating among the alternatives compared here, and it does so with more than four times the review volume, 840 versus 197. Priced at $7.68, it costs more than the $5.99 Berkley EBPHWR and GMG-NAT and slightly more than the $6.79 GMI2-WMPR. Where it falls short is recent sales: 100+ units bought last month is well below the EBPHWR's 500+, the GMG-NAT's 400+, and the GMI2-WMPR's 300+.
That gap between a strong rating and a comparatively low monthly sales figure is worth noting. The product still earns a high average from a substantial 840-review base, suggesting buyers who do purchase it are satisfied, but the lower recent volume means it has less current momentum than its price and rating alone would suggest. Anglers weighing this against the Berkley GMI2-WMPR should note that both share the top 4.6-star score, even though the two products differ sharply in review count and recent sales pace.
Pros
- 4.6-star average across 840 reviews ties for the highest rating in this comparison
- 840 reviews is more than four times the Berkley GMI2-WMPR's 197
- 6-pack of 4-inch lures targets bass and bluegill specifically
- 1.92-ounce weight keeps the pack light for finesse presentations
- Large 840-review base gives the high rating a solid statistical foundation
Cons
- 100+ bought last month is the lowest recent sales figure among the soft lures compared here
- At $7.68, it costs more than three of the four alternatives compared
- Blend material description offers less detail than a named compound
- No color listed, unlike most of the alternatives compared here
Specifications
| Material | Blend |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.92 ounces |
| Target Species | Bass, Bluegill |
| Size | 4 inch |
| Pieces | 6 |
Performance notes
At 1.92 ounces for the 6-pack, the YAM-134-06-991 works out to a light individual lure weight, suited to the same slow-fall, finesse-style presentations that bass and bluegill fishing often calls for. Its 4-inch size matches the profile of several competing lures in this comparison, and shipping 6 to a pack means losing one to a snag does not end a trip. The blend material description is general rather than a named compound, so anglers cannot judge stretch or durability from the spec alone. At $7.68, the cost per lure works out to roughly a dollar and twenty-eight cents, higher than the $5.99 Berkley options. Without a listed color, buyers should check the product listing directly before ordering if a specific shade matters for the water clarity they are fishing.
What buyers say
An 840-review sample producing a 4.6-star average is a strong pattern, matching the Berkley GMI2-WMPR's top rating in this comparison while resting on more than four times the review count. That suggests the high score is not a fluke of a small sample size. The disconnect is in recent activity: 100+ units bought last month is a fraction of the EBPHWR's 500+ or the GMG-NAT's 400+. That could mean the product has an established base of past buyers who rate it highly, but is not currently moving at the same pace as its competitors, which is worth factoring in alongside the strong rating.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Yamamoto YAM-134-06-991 rate compared to similar lures?
It holds a 4.6-star average across 840 reviews, tying the Berkley GMI2-WMPR for the top rating among the soft lures compared here. Its review count is more than four times the GMI2-WMPR's 197, giving that high average a larger sample to stand on.
Why is the bought last month figure lower for this product?
The listing shows 100+ units bought last month, below the 500+, 400+, and 300+ figures for the Berkley alternatives compared here. The strong 4.6-star rating suggests past buyers are satisfied, but current purchase volume trails the other lures in this comparison.
What size and weight does the YAM-134-06-991 come in?
It ships as a 6-pack of 4-inch lures made from a blend material, with a total pack weight of 1.92 ounces. That keeps individual lures light, in line with the finesse presentations typically used for bass and bluegill fishing around cover and structure.