Berkley · Grubs, Tubes & Lizards
Berkley PowerBait Atomic Tubes, 1.5 Inch, 20-Pack
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- Product dimensions
- 0.16 x 4.72 x 3.27 inches
Quick take
Soft plastic tube baits with cut tentacle action and PowerBait scent formula for rigging on jig heads or bare hooks.
This 1.5-inch Berkley PowerBait Atomic Tube in Perch comes 20 to a pack, with a soft tentacled body suited to panfish, crappie and trout. It can be rigged on a jig head, on a bare hook or on a tube jig, so it works for anglers who fish light tackle. A smaller 1.25-inch micro size is also made in the line.
Best for
- Panfish and crappie under floats
- Jig head presentations for trout
- Finesse jigging
Skip if
- You need heavy-duty baits for rocky bottom
- You prefer solid-body lures
Strengths
- Exclusive PowerBait scent encourages longer bite hold
- Tentacle action adds lifelike movement
- Small size matches panfish forage
Trade-offs
- Scent formula effectiveness varies with water temperature
- Soft plastic is vulnerable to catfish and crayfish bites
- Tentacles may tangle on structure
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Float fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic tube bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Count | 20 |
| Color | Perch |
| Tail | Cut tentacles |
What can I catch with this?
- Trout
- Crappie
- Panfish
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Red Chartreuse, White Chartreuse, Yellow Back, Yellow Pearl Silver Fleck | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Smoke Rainbow Sparkle | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Dark Green Pearl/Black Pepper, Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Clear Brown Red Fleck | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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.
Facts
| Length | 1.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 20 |
| Color | Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Trout, Crappie and Panfish |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Perch.
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