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Berkley PowerBait Drip Minnow Soft Bait, 3 in, Black Shad
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Quick take
A six-pack of 3 inch soft plastic minnows with realistic detail and drip tail for finesse jigging and light lure presentations.
Best for
- Finesse jigging and drop-shot techniques
- Bass in shallow cover
- Light line applications
Skip if
- You need large swimbaits
- You fish heavy cover
Strengths
- PowerBait taste increases bite retention
- Ultra-realistic minnow profile
- Drip tail adds subtle action on gentle retrieves
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic is less durable than hard baits
- Drip tail may catch weeds
- 3 in size limits application to smaller fish
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Finesse
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| HD Pink Shiner | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Perch | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Shad, Electric Shad, HD Blacknose Shiner, HD Emerald Shiner, HD Purple Shiner, HD Rainbow Shiner, HD Spottail Shiner, Tennessee ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Shiner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Liner, Green Pumpkin Shad, Mutilator Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Liner | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait Drip Minnow Soft Bait, 3 in, Black Shad | Length:3 in | Color:Black Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Drip Minnow, 3 in, 6-Pack | Length:3 in | Color:HD Blacknose Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Drip Minnow Soft Bait, 4 in, White Shiner | Length:4 in | Color:White Shiner | 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
| Length | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Black Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Shad.
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