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Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait Agent E Swimbait, 2.25 in, 3/8 oz, HD Goby
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 3.15 x 4.72 inches
Quick take
A bottom-dwelling swimbait with internal rattle and hook keeper, designed by pro Edwin Evers for crawling the bottom.
Best for
- Dragging the bottom of deep holes
- Fishing skirted jig style slow and steady
- Muddier water where the rattle attracts attention
Skip if
- You want fast topwater action
- You prefer original PowerBait stick baits
Strengths
- Built-in rattle produces extra attraction
- Hook keeper sheds grass and debris easily
- Low center of gravity keeps it on bottom
Trade-offs
- Slow retrieve speed limits use to patient fishing
- Grass keeper collapses on hookset, changing profile
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | HD Goby |
| Color family | Natural |
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 PowerBait Agent E Swimbait, 2.25 in, 3/8 oz, HD Bluegill | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Color:HD Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Agent E Swimbait, 2.25 in, 3/8 oz, HD Goby | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Color:HD Goby | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Agent E, 3 in, 1/2 oz, HD Bluegill | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Color:HD Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Agent E Swimbait, 3 in, 3/4 oz, HD Goby | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3 in | Color:HD Goby | Suits:Clear water |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is HD Goby.
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| HD Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| HD Gizzard Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Pumpkin Red Fleck, HD Bluegill, HD Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| HD Brown Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 1/4in - 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 3in - 1/2 oz, 3in - 3/4 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 3 3/4in - 1 oz | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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.
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