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Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait Agent E Swimbait, 3 in, 3/4 oz, HD Goby
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 7.09 x 5.12 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
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 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 3in - 1/2 oz, 3in - 3/4 ozThis one | 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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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 |
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 | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | HD Goby |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is HD Goby.
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