Berkley PBNESS5-RAW Soft Lures Review
Our verdict
The Berkley PBNESS5-RAW soft lures sell for $8.12 and hold a 4.4 star average across 752 reviews, with 500 or more bought in the past month. That rating matches Berkley's $5.99 EBPHWR soft lure, and the review count sits well ahead of the $6.79 GMI2-WMPR's 197, making this a proven option in the Berkley soft-lure lineup even at a higher price point.
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Anglers already fishing Berkley soft lures who want a bait with a strong review base (752 ratings, 4.4 stars) and steady monthly demand (500+ bought), and who don't mind paying more than Berkley's budget-priced EBPHWR or GMG-NAT lines.
Skip if
Skip it if price is the deciding factor: Berkley's own EBPHWR and GMG-NAT soft lures cost $5.99, roughly 26 percent less, with the same or a wider review base, so budget-focused anglers may prefer those instead.
- Priced 19% below the category median ($9.99 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 752 owner ratings
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Popularity2.8/5
752 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 soft lure often comes down to trusting a brand you already know works, and that is the case with the Berkley PBNESS5-RAW. It sells for $8.12 and carries a 4.4 star rating across 752 reviews, with 500 or more units bought in the past month according to Amazon's recent purchase data. That combination of price, rating and volume places it squarely among Berkley's more established soft-lure offerings.
Set next to other Berkley soft lures, the PBNESS5-RAW sits at the top of the price range in this comparison. Berkley's EBPHWR runs $5.99 with a matching 4.4 star average but a larger 989-review base, while the GMI2-WMPR costs $6.79 and edges ahead on rating at 4.6 stars, though its 197 reviews are far fewer. The GMG-NAT, at $5.99, has by far the largest review count of the group at 2,063, but its 4.2 star average trails the PBNESS5-RAW.
For anglers who want the security of a large review base plus consistent monthly demand, the PBNESS5-RAW earns its higher price with a rating that beats the higher-volume GMG-NAT and a review count that beats the higher-rated GMI2-WMPR. Anyone shopping strictly on price, though, will find Berkley's own cheaper lures a harder case to argue against.
Pros
- 4.4 star average rating across 752 reviews
- 500 or more units bought in the past month, showing steady ongoing demand
- Currently in stock and ready to ship
- Review count more than triples the GMI2-WMPR's 197, a wider track record
- Rating ties Berkley's well-reviewed EBPHWR line at 4.4 stars
Cons
- Priced at $8.12, the most expensive of the four soft lures in this comparison
- Rating trails the GMI2-WMPR's 4.6 stars
- No specific size, material or color details were listed for this product
- Review count of 752 is smaller than the GMG-NAT's 2,063
Performance notes
Berkley doesn't list detailed material, size or color specs for the PBNESS5-RAW in this data set, so the numbers that matter most here are price, rating and purchase volume. At $8.12, it costs more per unit than Berkley's other soft lures in this comparison, but the 4.4 star average across 752 reviews suggests the quality holds up at that price. A bought-last-month figure of 500 or more matches the same demand level posted by Berkley's EBPHWR, so this isn't a niche or slow-moving listing. Anglers restocking a tackle box with a known brand can treat the rating and volume as a reasonable stand-in for the missing spec sheet, though checking the actual listing for size and color before ordering is still worthwhile since those details are not part of this comparison.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average holding steady across 752 reviews suggests broad, consistent satisfaction rather than a small cluster of enthusiastic early buyers. That review count is large enough to be statistically meaningful, well past the 197-review sample behind the GMI2-WMPR's higher 4.6 average, so the PBNESS5-RAW's rating carries more weight even though it is a few tenths lower. Combined with 500 or more units bought in the past month, the pattern points to a product with sustained repeat demand rather than a one-time launch spike. That level of ongoing purchase volume, matched only by the EBPHWR in this group, is generally a sign that buyers keep coming back rather than trying it once and moving on.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Berkley PBNESS5-RAW compare in price to other Berkley soft lures?
At $8.12, it costs more than Berkley's EBPHWR and GMG-NAT, both priced at $5.99, and more than the GMI2-WMPR at $6.79. It is the priciest soft lure in this Berkley comparison set, though its 4.4 star rating and 752 reviews suggest buyers still find it worth the extra cost.
Is the Berkley PBNESS5-RAW currently in stock?
Yes, availability is listed as in stock. Combined with a bought-last-month figure of 500 or more, that means the listing is both available and actively selling, not a slow mover waiting on a restock. Buyers looking to add it to a tackle box should not run into shipping delays at the moment.
How many people are buying the Berkley PBNESS5-RAW each month?
Amazon's data shows 500 or more units bought in the past month, the same tier as Berkley's EBPHWR. Alongside 752 reviews at a 4.4 star average, that level of ongoing purchases suggests steady, repeat demand rather than a short-lived sales spike.