Yum YDG5BK59-30 Soft Lures Review
Our verdict
The Yum YDG5BK59-30 Soft Lures cost $11.99 for a 30-pack and carry a 4.7 star rating across 420 reviews, the highest score of any soft lure in this comparison. That works out to about 40 cents per lure. With 300+ bought last month, it is a solid, well-reviewed bass bait for anglers who rig with a J hook.
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Bass anglers rigging with a J hook who want a 30-count pack in Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Belly, plus buyers who weigh review quality heavily: 4.7 stars across 420 reviews is the top rating among the lures compared here.
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Skip it if you need a specific color pattern other than Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Belly, or if budget is the only factor, since the Berkley EBPHWR and Berkley GMG-NAT both sell for $5.99, well under this $11.99 pack.
- Weight 0.63 Pounds
- Target Species Bass
- Technique J Hook
- Size Pack of 30
- Color Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Belly
- Pieces 1
- Priced 20% above the category median ($9.99 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 420 owner ratings
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Popularity2.3/5
420 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
A 30-count bag of soft plastics is the kind of restock that keeps a boat ready for a full day without digging through a nearly empty pack mid-trip. The Yum YDG5BK59-30 Soft Lures deliver exactly that: a Pack of 30 for $11.99, aimed at bass anglers.
The listed weight is 0.63 pounds for the pack, and the color is Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Belly, a combination built for water with some stain or cover where a contrasting belly can help bass key in on the bait. The Technique field lists J Hook, meaning these lures are meant for a standard hook setup rather than a specialty rig. Pieces is listed as 1, with the Size field carrying the actual count of 30, so the pack is sold and priced as a single unit of 30 lures rather than individually.
Against the three Berkley soft lures used for comparison, the Yum YDG5BK59-30 posts the best rating of the group at 4.7 stars, ahead of the Berkley GMI2-WMPR's 4.6 stars, the Berkley EBPHWR's 4.4 stars, and the Berkley GMG-NAT's 4.2 stars. Its review count of 420 is smaller than the EBPHWR's 989 or the GMG-NAT's 2,063, so the rating rests on a thinner sample, but 300+ bought last month shows the demand is real rather than a one-off surge. At $11.99, it sits closer to the middle of the price range than at either extreme.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating across 420 reviews, the highest average of any lure in this comparison
- 30 lures per pack for $11.99, about 40 cents per lure
- Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Belly color built for visibility against a contrasting belly
- Sized and rigged for a straightforward J Hook setup
- 300+ bought last month shows consistent demand
- Currently in stock with no reported availability issues
Cons
- Review base of 420 is far smaller than the EBPHWR's 989 or the GMG-NAT's 2,063
- At $11.99 it costs roughly double the $5.99 Berkley EBPHWR and Berkley GMG-NAT
- Only one color and hook style listed, with no variant options in the specs
- Pieces field lists 1 despite the Size field showing a 30-count pack, which can read as unclear on the listing
Specifications
| Weight | 0.63 Pounds |
|---|---|
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | J Hook |
| Size | Pack of 30 |
| Color | Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Belly |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
At 0.63 pounds for the full pack, this is a heavier bag of plastics relative to single lures listed by weight in ounces, reflecting the 30-count size rather than any single bait being oversized. The Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Belly color pairs a natural pumpkin tone with a brighter chartreuse underside, a combination generally used to give bass a visible target from below in stained or off-color water. The J Hook technique listed in the specs points to a conventional worm-hook rig rather than a wacky or weedless-specific setup, which keeps rigging simple for anglers already carrying standard hooks. With 30 lures in the pack, this is built for volume fishing, days spent working docks, grass lines, or other cover where losing a bait to a snag or a toothy fish is routine rather than rare.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average is the highest of the four soft lures compared here, edging out the Berkley GMI2-WMPR's 4.6, the Berkley EBPHWR's 4.4, and the Berkley GMG-NAT's 4.2. The catch is sample size: 420 reviews is a fraction of the EBPHWR's 989 or the GMG-NAT's 2,063, so the top rating carries somewhat less statistical weight than the others. Still, 300+ bought last month is a meaningful figure on its own, and pairing a strong rating with steady recent purchase volume generally points to a product that satisfies buyers on delivery, not just on first impression from the listing photos.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Yum YDG5BK59-30 a good value at $11.99 for 30 lures?
At roughly 40 cents per lure, the $11.99 price sits between the cheaper single Berkley options at $5.99 to $6.79 and higher-priced packs elsewhere. Its 4.7 star rating, the top score in this comparison, suggests buyers find the quality matches the higher per-pack price.
What hook should I use with this lure?
The specs list the technique as J Hook, meaning a standard worm hook is the intended rig rather than a specialty setup like a wacky rig or Texas-rig weight system. That makes it a straightforward option for anglers who already carry conventional bass hooks.
How does the color compare to other bass lures?
This pack comes only in Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse Belly, a natural-toned body with a brighter belly. The Berkley GMI2-WMPR listed here comes in Watermelon Pearl and the Berkley GMG-NAT in Natural, so anglers wanting a specific pattern should check which color matches their local water conditions.