Berkley · Walking Baits
Berkley Hit Stick Hard Bait, 1/4 oz, Black Gold
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.25 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.7 x 1.9 x 0.65 inches
Quick take
Compact topwater lure with rolling action and high-pitch rattle, effective at slow speeds on predators.
This 3 1/2 inch, 1/4 oz crankbait in Black Gold swims at about 2.5 to 6 feet and floats at rest. A rattle and two size 8 hooks round it out, and it can be cast, trolled or worked as a jerkbait for bass from shore or a boat.
Best for
- Early morning and late evening topwater fishing
- Surface disturbance over shallow weed beds
- Triggering aggressive strikes from bass and pike
Skip if
- You need a sinking presentation
- You want a silent topwater lure
Strengths
- Large rolling action creates water disturbance at even slow retrieve speeds
- FlashDisc provides stable tracking and prevents line twist
- High-pitch rattle attracts fish from distance
Trade-offs
- Rolling action makes it harder to control than walking baits
- Rattle may spook fish in clear water or pressured areas
- Size and weight limit casting distance compared to larger hard baits
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent Orange Gold, Hot Pink Silver | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Ghost White | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Chrome Perch, FX Shad, Sand Shiner, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Brown Trout, Stealth Minnow, Viking Perch, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Bullet, Blue Smelt, Purple Glimmer | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 3/8in - 1/8 oz, 2in - 1/8 oz, 2in - 1/7 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 2 3/4in - 1/4 oz, 3 1/2in - 1/4 oz, 4 1/2in - 1/3 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5 1/9in - 1/2 oz, 6in - 8/9 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 | Length | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Hit Stick Topwater Hard Bait, 2 3/4 in, 1/4 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Chrome Perch | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Hit Stick Hard Bait, 1/4 oz, Black Gold | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Black Gold | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), 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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2.5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Hook size | 8 |
| Color | Black Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Gold.
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