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Catch Googan Squad Plug Review
Our verdict
The Catch Googan Squad plug costs $12.91 and holds a 4.6 star rating across 400 reviews, a large sample built around bass fishing specifically. Its ABS injected plastic body, 3.75 inch size and treble hook rigging position it as a purpose-built bass lure priced between the cheaper Strike plug and the pricier LUCKY and Gotcha alternatives.
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Bass anglers who want a purpose-built 3.75 inch treble hook plug backed by a solid 400-review sample and a 4.6 star rating, at a mid-range $12.91 price point among the plugs compared here.
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Skip it if you are not targeting bass, since that is the listed species, or if you want the single largest review sample available, since the Gotcha G300GH-3PK and LUCKY FM110 both carry more reviews at 744 and 612.
- Material ABS Injected Plastic
- Weight 0.75 Ounces
- Target Species Bass
- Technique Treble Hook
- Size 3.75"
- Color Ruby Gill
Our scorecard
4.5/5
overall
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 400 owner ratings
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Popularity3.2/5
400 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
Picking a bass plug often comes down to matching the lure to the fish, and the Catch Googan Squad plug is built and marketed specifically for bass. Priced at $12.91, it sits between the $5.76 Strike HCBPM-513 and the $17.99 to $21.50 range of the LUCKY FM110 and Gotcha G300GH-3PK, landing in a mid-tier spot on price.
Built from ABS injected plastic at 3.75 inches and 0.75 ounces, the Squad plug is rigged with a treble hook and finished in a Ruby Gill color pattern, details that all point to a bass-specific design. Its 4.6 star rating is backed by 400 reviews, a solid sample though smaller than the 612 to 744 reviews posted by the LUCKY FM110 and Gotcha G300GH-3PK, and the 681 behind the Strike HCBPM-513.
Bought last month stands at 100+, matching the Strike HCBPM-513's pace. Between the ABS plastic build, the bass-specific target species, the treble hook and the 400-review sample behind a 4.6 star rating, the Squad plug reads as a well-established, purpose-built option for bass anglers rather than a newer or unproven listing on the market.
Pros
- 4.6 star rating backed by a solid sample of 400 reviews
- Purpose-built for bass, with that species named as the target
- ABS injected plastic construction at 3.75 inches and 0.75 ounces
- Priced at $12.91, cheaper than the LUCKY FM110 ($17.99) and Gotcha G300GH-3PK ($21.50)
- Bought last month at 100+, keeping pace with the Strike HCBPM-513
Cons
- 400 reviews trails the 612 to 744 behind the LUCKY FM110 and Gotcha G300GH-3PK
- Costs more than the $5.76 Strike HCBPM-513
- 4.6 star rating is slightly below the 4.7 stars posted by the LUCKY FM110
- Single piece purchase rather than a multi-pack
Specifications
| Material | ABS Injected Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.75 Ounces |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | Treble Hook |
| Size | 3.75" |
| Color | Ruby Gill |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
At 3.75 inches and 0.75 ounces, the Squad plug is built from ABS injected plastic, a rigid plastic often used for realistic-looking lure bodies, and rigged with a treble hook aimed at bass. That size and hook combination matches a common bass plug profile designed to draw strikes on casting or spinning gear suited to that species. The Ruby Gill color pattern points to a baitfish-imitating finish rather than a bright attractor color, which lines up with the listing's bass-specific target species. Compared to the plastic-bodied Strike HCBPM-513 and LUCKY FM110, the ABS injected process is a specific manufacturing method that can affect durability and finish detail, though the spec sheet alone does not say how it holds up over time. The 4.6 star rating across 400 reviews suggests the size, hook placement and finish have worked for a large number of bass anglers, landing just under the 4.7 stars posted by the LUCKY FM110.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star rating across 400 reviews is a solid, statistically meaningful pattern, close to the 4.5 to 4.7 stars posted by the Strike, LUCKY and Gotcha alternatives but on a review count that sits below all three, 681, 612 and 744 respectively. That combination suggests the Squad plug is a newer or smaller-volume entrant relative to those three, though 400 reviews is still enough to indicate broad, sustained buyer satisfaction rather than a handful of early reactions. The 100+ bought-last-month figure matches the pace of the Strike HCBPM-513 and trails the LUCKY FM110's 200+, pointing to steady, ongoing demand for a bass-specific plug rather than a fading or seasonal spike.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Catch Googan Squad plug good for bass fishing?
Yes, bass is listed as its target species, and it is rigged with a treble hook on a 3.75 inch ABS injected plastic body. It holds a 4.6 star rating across 400 reviews, a solid sample for a bass-specific lure.
How much does the Googan Squad plug cost compared to alternatives?
It is priced at $12.91, more than the $5.76 Strike HCBPM-513 but less than the $17.99 LUCKY FM110 and $21.50 Gotcha G300GH-3PK. That places it in a mid-range price tier among the plugs covered in this comparison, based on listed prices alone.
How does the Squad plug's review count compare to other bass plugs here?
Its 400 reviews are fewer than the 681 behind the Strike HCBPM-513, the 612 behind the LUCKY FM110, and the 744 behind the Gotcha G300GH-3PK. Even so, 400 is a large enough sample to reflect a genuine, established pattern of buyer response.