Berkley BHBSWCP120-BNE Topwater Lure Review
Our verdict
The Berkley BHBSWCP120-BNE Topwater Lure costs $9.53 and holds a 4.5 star rating across 272 reviews, with 100 or more bought last month. Built in plastic at 120mm and about 1 ounce, it targets bass with a J hook. Its price sits near the Heddon X9225BON's $9.50, and its 4.5 star rating lands just under the 4.6 to 4.7 stars posted by all three alternatives.
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Bass anglers who want a name-brand plastic topwater bait at 120mm and 1 ounce, rigged with a J hook, and who want a mid-range price around $9.53 with a strong 4.5 star rating across a meaningful 272-review sample.
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Skip it if you are targeting trout or crappie instead of bass, since the Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB list those species specifically, or if you want the absolute highest rating, since the Heddon XO360BB edges ahead at 4.7 stars.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 0.05 Kilograms
- Target Species Bass
- Technique J Hook
- Size 120mm - 1 oz
- Color Bone
- Priced 27% below the category median ($12.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 272 owner ratings
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Popularity2.3/5
272 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
Bass fishing with a topwater bait usually means picking a bone or shad-style color to imitate baitfish, and the Berkley BHBSWCP120-BNE fits that mold. It is a 120mm, roughly 1-ounce plastic bait in bone color, rigged with a J hook and marketed as a fishing bait for bass. At $9.53, it holds a 4.5 star rating across 272 reviews, with 100 or more bought in the last month.
Against the three alternatives, the Berkley sits close in price to the Heddon X9225BON at $9.50 and above the Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB, both $6.99. Its 4.5 star rating trails the Rebel's 4.6, the Heddon XO360BB's 4.7, and the Heddon X9225BON's 4.6, but the gap is small, a few tenths of a star at most. Its 272 reviews is also the smallest sample of the four, well under the 1,100 to 1,600 posted by the others.
Where the Berkley stands out is species focus: it names bass specifically, same as the Heddon X9225BON, while the Rebel and Heddon XO360BB spread across bass, trout, and crappie. For an angler locked in on bass with a preference for a J hook presentation, the plastic build and 120mm size make this a reasonable, similarly priced option to the Heddon X9225BON, backed by a 4.5 star average and steady recent demand.
Pros
- 4.5 star rating across 272 reviews, ahead of most budget topwater listings.
- Targets bass specifically with a J hook presentation, matching angler intent directly.
- 120mm size and roughly 1-ounce weight give it a substantial, easy-to-cast profile.
- Priced at $9.53, close to the Heddon X9225BON's $9.50 without a big premium.
- 100 or more bought in the last month shows ongoing, current demand.
Cons
- 272 reviews is the smallest sample of the four listings compared, well under the 1,100 to 1,600 behind the alternatives.
- 4.5 stars trails the Rebel F7356's 4.6, Heddon XO360BB's 4.7, and Heddon X9225BON's 4.6.
- No trout or crappie targeting listed, unlike the Rebel and Heddon XO360BB.
- Priced above the $6.99 Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | J Hook |
| Size | 120mm - 1 oz |
| Color | Bone |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Feature | fishing bait |
Performance notes
The listing gives two figures for size, 120mm and 1 ounce for the size line, and 0.05 kilograms for the weight line, both pointing to a mid-size bait rather than a compact one. The J hook rigging is a simpler setup than the treble hook technique described on both Heddon lures, which can matter for hookup style and how a fish is landed once it strikes. Bass is the named target species, the same focus as the Heddon X9225BON, which suggests the two are built for a similar presentation even though the Berkley is plastic and the Heddon X9225BON is metal. The bone color matches the natural baitfish look also used on the Heddon X9225BON, while the Rebel and Heddon XO360BB use different color schemes, Summer Hopper and Baby Bass.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average is a strong showing, though it lands just under the 4.6 to 4.7 stars posted by the Rebel F7356, Heddon XO360BB, and Heddon X9225BON. The 272-review count is the smallest of the four, which means the rating rests on a thinner base and could shift more than the 1,100-plus review totals behind the alternatives. Still, a 4.5 average holding on 272 reviews reads as genuinely positive rather than a fluke from a handful of ratings. The 100-plus bought-last-month figure matches the same tier posted by all three alternatives, suggesting the Berkley moves at a comparable pace despite its smaller total review history. Overall, the pattern points to a well-regarded but less reviewed listing compared to its established peers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Berkley BHBSWCP120-BNE target?
It is built for bass, using a J hook and a bone-colored, 120mm plastic body at roughly 1 ounce. That matches the Heddon X9225BON's bass focus, while the Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB also cover trout and crappie in their species listings.
How does its price compare to similar lures?
At $9.53, it costs close to the Heddon X9225BON's $9.50 and more than the $6.99 Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB. Its 4.5 star rating across 272 reviews sits a few tenths below the top-rated alternatives but still reflects solidly positive feedback.
Is 272 reviews enough to trust the rating?
It is a smaller sample than the 1,100 to 1,600 reviews behind the three alternatives, but a 4.5 star average across 272 reviews still reflects a consistently positive pattern rather than a handful of early ratings, especially with 100 or more bought again last month.