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Berkley Finisher Hard Bait, 2 3/4 in, 1/2 oz, French Pearl
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A finless glide bait designed for forward facing sonar with treble hooks and multiple action patterns.
The 2 3/4 in, 1/2 oz French Pearl Finisher is a sinking hard bait built for forward-facing sonar, with a weight-forward body for accurate casts and quick drops. Its finless double-treble rig suits gliding, darting or twitching it through the water column. Anglers who want a bait they can hold at one depth or work up and down through the strike zone will find it a practical pick.
Best for
- Sight fishing with forward facing sonar on deep bass
- Vertical presentations in clear water
- Anglers seeking responsive lure control
Skip if
- You don't use forward facing sonar
- You prefer traditional crankbaits
Strengths
- Gliding and darting action provides responsive control
- Double treble setup increases hook penetration chances
- Finless design reduces snagging on bottom cover
Trade-offs
- Requires sonar to use effectively; complex for basic fishing
- Double trebles make it more likely to snag vegetation
- Learning curve needed to master casting technique
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
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| Pink Pearl | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| MF Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Ghost Chrome Gill, Ghost Sexy Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Chrome, Chrome Perch, Stealth Shad, Vapor Herring | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| French PearlThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chrome Red Perch | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Gold, Gold Chrome | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Smelt, OG Blue, Purple Slime | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 3/4 in - 3/16 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 2 in - 1/3 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 2 3/4 in - 1/2 oz, 2 in - 1/2 oz, 3 1/2 in - 1/2 oz, 3 1/2 in - 3/4 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 4 in - 1 oz | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Finisher Hard Bait, 1 3/4 in, 3/16 oz, Black Silver | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:1.75 in | Color:Black Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Finisher Glide Bait, 1 3/4 in, 3/16 oz | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:1.75 in | Color:Perch | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley Finisher Hard Bait, 2 3/4 in, 1/2 oz, French Pearl | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:French Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | French Pearl |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is French Pearl.
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