RoxStar Stimulator Series 1 Spinnerbait Review
Our verdict
The RoxStar Stimulator Series 1 spinnerbait costs $29.95 for a 5 piece pack built from brass with tandem hooks, aimed specifically at trout, bass and steelhead. It carries a 4.6 star rating across 1,313 reviews and 200+ bought last month, a strong demand signal for the highest priced lure on this list.
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Anglers targeting trout, bass or steelhead who want a brass tandem hook spinnerbait backed by 1,313 reviews at 4.6 stars and 200+ bought last month, and who are willing to pay $29.95 for a smaller 5 piece pack.
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Budget focused anglers, since $29.95 makes this the most expensive spinnerbait on this list at roughly $5.99 per lure, or anyone who only fishes for bass and does not need the trout and steelhead targeting listed here.
- Material Brass
- Weight 0.13 Ounces
- Target Species Trout
- Technique Tandem Hook
- Size 1/8oz
- Color 5PK 1/8oz Series 1 | Trout, Bass, Steelhead
- Priced 200% above the category median ($9.99 across 71 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 1,313 owner ratings
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Popularity4.4/5
1,313 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 trout angler working a river or stocked lake wants a lure built for that specific target rather than a generic bass profile. The RoxStar Stimulator Series 1 fills that gap with a 5 piece pack of brass spinnerbaits sized at 1/8oz and weighing 0.13 ounces each, using a tandem hook setup and labeled for trout, bass and steelhead. At $29.95 for the set, that works out to $5.99 per lure, the highest per unit cost of any spinnerbait on this list. It has built up a 4.6 star rating across 1,313 reviews.
That price sits well above the $3.99 to $22.99 range covered by the other spinnerbaits compared here, but the review pattern backs it up. At 1,313 reviews, the RoxStar has nearly as many reviews as the Strike MK-93G's 1,536 and more than the Yakima 206-WH's 1,023, and its 4.6 star average matches the MK-93G's rating while sitting just under the 4.7 stars on both Yakima lures. Its 200+ bought last month matches the Yakima 206-WH exactly and beats the 0+ shown by the Yakima 206-FRT, suggesting steady recent demand despite the higher price.
For anglers specifically after trout or steelhead, where the other spinnerbaits on this list carry bass or multi species targeting instead, the RoxStar Stimulator Series 1 stands out as the only listed trout option, and its review volume and 200+ recent purchases suggest the $29.95 price has not stopped buyers from choosing it.
Pros
- 4.6 star rating across 1,313 reviews, among the largest review bases on this list
- 200+ bought last month matches the top selling Yakima 206-WH
- Brass construction with a tandem hook setup
- Labeled specifically for trout, bass and steelhead
- 5 pieces per pack for multiple presentations in one purchase
- InStock availability
Cons
- At $29.95, the most expensive spinnerbait on this list, about $5.99 per lure
- Only 5 pieces per pack despite the higher price
- 0.13 ounce weight is on the lighter end, which may limit casting distance in wind
- Rating sits 0.1 stars below the 4.7 stars on the Yakima alternatives
- Tandem hook only, no needle point or J hook option within the pack
Specifications
| Material | Brass |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.13 Ounces |
| Target Species | Trout |
| Technique | Tandem Hook |
| Size | 1/8oz |
| Color | 5PK 1/8oz Series 1 | Trout, Bass, Steelhead |
| Pieces | 5 |
Performance notes
At 0.13 ounces and 1/8oz sizing per lure, this is one of the lighter spinnerbaits on this list, a class that casts easily on light to medium spinning gear and works well for smaller water where trout and steelhead tend to hold. Brass construction gives the blades a warmer flash than the chrome or plastic finishes on some alternatives, which can matter in clearer trout water where a subtler presentation is often preferred. The tandem hook setup pairs two hook points on the rig rather than the single needle point, J hook or treble hook designs used on other lures in this comparison, which can improve hookup ratio on softer mouthed fish like trout without needing the extra grab of a treble. Five lures per $29.95 pack works out to $5.99 each, reflecting the trout and steelhead specific targeting rather than a general bass design.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star rating across 1,313 reviews is one of the stronger combined signals on this list, close behind the Strike MK-93G's 1,536 reviews and ahead of the Yakima 206-WH's 1,023, all while carrying the highest price point among the group. The 200+ bought last month figure matches the Yakima 206-WH and beats the 0+ shown by the Yakima 206-FRT, indicating this lure keeps selling at a steady pace despite costing roughly three to seven times more than some alternatives. Together the large review base, solid rating and continued monthly purchases suggest the trout and steelhead specific targeting is finding a dedicated audience willing to pay more for a species specific design.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish species is the RoxStar Stimulator Series 1 designed for?
The listing specifies trout as the target species, with the color description also naming bass and steelhead. That is a more specific targeting claim than most other spinnerbaits on this list, which are generally aimed at bass or listed as multi species.
Why does this spinnerbait cost more than the other options?
At $29.95 for 5 pieces, this is priced above the $3.99 to $22.99 range of the other spinnerbaits compared here. It backs that price with 1,313 reviews at 4.6 stars and 200+ bought last month, a combination that suggests buyers are willing to pay more for the trout specific design.
What hook style does the RoxStar Stimulator Series 1 use?
It uses a tandem hook setup, pairing two hook points rather than the single needle point, J hook or treble hook designs found on other spinnerbaits in this comparison. This can help hook ratio on species like trout that may strike more delicately than bass.