Ol’ MHLURE0001 Topwater Lure Review
Our verdict
The Ol' MHLURE0001 set pairs two 2.25 inch plastic topwater frogs with a replacement skirt for $24.99, and matches the field's top rating at 4.7 stars, tied with the Heddon XO360BB. That score rests on just 17 reviews, though, the smallest sample of any lure in this comparison, and the price is the highest of the four.
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Bass anglers who want a single-hook frog-style lure with a spare skirt included for quick re-rigging, and who are comfortable trusting a 4.7 star rating built on a smaller 17-review sample.
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Skip it if $24.99 is more than you want to spend on topwater lures, or if you prefer a rating backed by a larger review count, since the field's other lures carry 1,100 to 1,600 reviews each.
- Material Plastic
- Target Species Bass
- Technique Single Hook
- Size 2.25"
- Color Green
- Pieces 3
- Priced 93% above the category median ($12.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 17 owner ratings
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Popularity0.4/5
17 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
Frog lures earn their keep working over matted vegetation and lily pads where a single hook keeps hang-ups to a minimum, and the Ol' MHLURE0001 set is built around that idea. For $24.99 it includes two 2.25 inch plastic frogs in green plus one replacement skirt, all rigged with a single hook rather than the treble hooks used on most of the other topwater lures in this comparison.
That single hook and skirt design targets bass specifically, matching the primary target species claimed by every other lure here. The included replacement skirt is a small but practical detail, since skirts are the part of a frog lure most likely to wear out or get bitten through, and having a spare on hand extends the useful life of the two frogs without a separate purchase.
At 4.7 stars, the MHLURE0001 ties the Heddon XO360BB for the highest rating in this comparison, but its 17 reviews are far fewer than the 1,100 to 1,600 backing the Rebel F7356 and both Heddon lures. It is also the most expensive of the four at $24.99, against $6.99 for the Rebel and Heddon XO360BB and $9.50 for the Heddon X9225BON. All four move 100 or more units a month.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating ties the highest score in this comparison, shared with the Heddon XO360BB
- Single hook design suited to weedless work in vegetation, unlike the treble hooks on the Rebel and Heddon lures
- Includes a replacement skirt alongside two frogs, adding spare-part value beyond a single lure purchase
- Plastic construction at a compact 2.25 inch size for two lures plus a spare skirt
- Bought 100+ times in the past month, matching demand on the higher-reviewed competition
Cons
- Only 17 reviews back the 4.7 star rating, the smallest sample among the lures compared here
- At $24.99 it is the most expensive lure in this comparison, well above the $6.99 to $9.50 range of the others
- Only 3 pieces total, two frogs and one skirt, for the highest price point
- Single target species listed, bass only, same as the narrower single-lure competitors
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Target Species | Bass |
| Technique | Single Hook |
| Size | 2.25" |
| Color | Green |
| Pieces | 3 |
| Feature | 2 Topwater Frogs & 1 Replacement Skirt |
Performance notes
A single hook is the defining functional choice here, since it rides on top of a soft plastic frog body and stays largely weedless when worked over matted cover, unlike the treble hook setups on the Rebel F7356 and both Heddon lures, which are better suited to open water. The 2.25 inch size keeps the two frogs compact enough for typical bass tackle, and the green color is a common frog-imitation finish for topwater work over vegetation. The included replacement skirt matters because skirts are usually the first part of a frog lure to fray or tear from bass strikes, so having a spare extends how long the set stays fishable before a new frog purchase is needed. With only bass listed as the target species, this is a more specialized tool than the multi-species claims on some competing packs, built for a specific presentation rather than general-purpose casting.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average ties the best rating among the lures in this comparison, matching the Heddon XO360BB, but it is built on just 17 reviews, a much smaller sample than the 1,100 to 1,600 reviews behind the Rebel F7356 and both Heddon lures. The bought 100+ last month figure shows current demand on par with those better-established options, so buyers are choosing it at a similar rate despite the higher $24.99 price and thinner review history. Read together, the pattern points to a newer or lower-volume listing that early buyers rate very highly, though the small sample means that rating carries less statistical weight than the longer track records on the comparison lures.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in the Ol' MHLURE0001 set?
The set includes two 2.25 inch plastic topwater frogs in green plus one replacement skirt, all rigged with a single hook, for $24.99. That single-hook design is meant for working over vegetation, unlike the treble hooks used on the Rebel F7356 and Heddon lures in this comparison.
Is the Ol' MHLURE0001 highly rated?
Yes, it holds 4.7 stars, tying the Heddon XO360BB for the top rating among the lures compared here. That score is based on 17 reviews, however, the smallest review count of the group, which also includes lures with 1,100 to 1,600 reviews.
How does the Ol' MHLURE0001 price compare to other topwater lures?
At $24.99 it is the most expensive lure in this comparison, above the $6.99 price of the Rebel F7356 and Heddon XO360BB and the $9.50 price of the Heddon X9225BON. It also ships with fewer total pieces, three, than some lower-priced multi-packs.