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Fishing Lures for Bass Trout Topwater Multi Jointed Swimbaits Slow Review
Our verdict
The Fishing Lures for Bass Trout Topwater Multi Jointed Swimbaits Slow lure sells for $9.99 and holds a 4.3 star rating across 2,500 reviews, a review count that dwarfs every comparable topwater lure listed here, making it a reasonable low-cost pick for anglers who want a multi-piece style jointed swimbait without paying for a single premium named-brand lure.
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Anglers who want a budget jointed swimbait to try on bass and trout without spending much, especially those building out a tackle box with several color and technique options to test across different water conditions.
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Skip it if you want a lure with a known brand history like Heddon or Rebel, since this one ships without a named brand or model, or if you specifically need a true walking bait rather than a jointed swimbait body.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 12.5 Grams
- Technique Treble Hook
- Size Medium
- Color Combo D
- Pieces 1
- Priced 23% below the category median ($12.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5
overall
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 2,500 owner ratings
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Popularity4.6/5
2,500 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
A lot of anglers stock their box with a cheap jointed swimbait just to have something with built-in wobble on hand for bass and trout, and the Fishing Lures for Bass Trout Topwater Multi Jointed Swimbaits Slow lure fits that role at $9.99. It ships as a single Medium size piece in the Combo D color, built from plastic and weighing 12.5 grams, with a treble hook technique for hookups.
At 4.3 stars across 2,500 reviews, this lure has racked up more review volume than any of the three Heddon and Rebel lures used for comparison here, and it still moves 100+ units a month on Amazon. That review count on a lure without a named brand is notable, since it suggests the price and jointed action are landing with a wide buyer base rather than a small niche.
Compared to the Rebel F7356 at $6.99 (4.6 stars, 1,100 reviews) and the Heddon XO360BB at $6.99 (4.7 stars, 1,200 reviews), this lure costs a bit more and rates a touch lower, but neither of those alternatives is a jointed swimbait body. Against the Heddon X9225BON at $9.5 (4.6 stars, 1,600 reviews), the price is nearly identical, so the choice comes down to wanting a jointed swimbait versus a walking bait.
Pros
- Priced at $9.99, cheaper than the Heddon X9225BON at $9.5 while offering a jointed swimbait body neither Heddon lure includes
- Review volume of 2,500 more than doubles the Rebel F7356 (1,100) and roughly doubles the Heddon XO360BB (1,200)
- Still selling 100+ units a month, matching the demand pattern of all three comparison lures
- 12.5 gram plastic body gives it more casting weight than the 7 gram Heddon XO360BB
- Treble hook technique matches the hook style used on the Heddon XO360BB and Heddon X9225BON
- Combo D color option adds variety for anglers who like to rotate patterns
Cons
- No named brand or model listed, unlike the Rebel and Heddon lures in this comparison
- 4.3 star rating is the lowest of the four topwater lures compared here
- Ships as a single piece, so losing it in cover means buying again
- Medium size and Combo D color are the only options listed, with no size range shown
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12.5 Grams |
| Technique | Treble Hook |
| Size | Medium |
| Color | Combo D |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
A 12.5 gram plastic body puts this lure in the mid-weight range for a jointed swimbait, heavier than the 7 gram Heddon XO360BB but lighter than the 14 gram Heddon X9225BON, which affects how far it casts and how much resistance it offers on the retrieve. The jointed, multi-segment design is meant to flex through the water rather than stay rigid like a single-body walking bait, and the treble hook technique on this Medium size unit lines up with the hook style used on two of the three comparison lures. Because it ships as a single piece rather than a multi-pack, anglers fishing heavy cover where lures get lost or damaged should factor in the cost of replacing it. The Combo D color is the only pattern listed in the facts, so color rotation depends on ordering more than one listing.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average across 2,500 reviews is a solid, if not exceptional, rating for a topwater lure, and it sits below the 4.6 to 4.7 range posted by the three comparison lures. What stands out is the review volume itself, 2,500 reviews is more than double the next closest comparison lure, the Heddon X9225BON at 1,600, which suggests a much larger number of anglers have bought and rated this specific lure over time. The 100+ bought last month figure matches the demand level of the Rebel F7356 and both Heddon lures, so current purchase activity looks roughly in line with the category even though the historical review count is well ahead of them.
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Frequently asked questions
What species is this lure designed for?
The facts list bass and trout as the target focus for this lure's category, putting it alongside the Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB, both of which also list bass and trout among their target species in the comparison data used throughout this page.
How does the price compare to similar topwater lures?
At $9.99, this lure costs more than the Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB, which are both $6.99, and it is roughly 50 cents more than the Heddon X9225BON at $9.5, making it the most expensive of the four lures compared here.
Does it come with a known brand name?
No brand or model is listed for this lure, unlike the Rebel F7356, Heddon XO360BB, and Heddon X9225BON, which are all made by established topwater lure brands with longer track records in this comparison, each carrying decades of history in the tackle industry.