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Berkley PowerBait Drip Swimmer Soft Bait, 4 in, Black Shad
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A 3 in soft swimbait with a boot tail, ultra-HD colors, and PowerBait scent.
This 4-inch Black Shad swimbait keeps the same internal core and micro-boot tail for tight action, with a longer body than the 3-inch size. It targets bass, pike and crappie, and it suits anglers who want a bigger profile in the same soft-plastic bait.
Best for
- Bass and pike in shallow to mid-depth water
- Matching natural forage fish in color and size
- Jigging presentations with a weedless hook
Skip if
- You fish in saltwater; this bait is freshwater only
- You prefer harder swimbaits with glide action
Strengths
- Micro-boot tail creates tight, natural swimming motion
- PowerBait scent attracts fish when they investigate
- Realistic stomach detail and HD coloring fool cautious fish
- Soft plastic is durable and reusable after a catch
Trade-offs
- PowerBait scent can wash off during casting and retrieves
- Boot tail is smaller and may not appeal to very large bass
- Soft plastic is not as durable as hard swimbaits in snags
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Black Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Crappie |
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 Swimmer Soft Bait, 3 in, Black Shad | Length:3 in | Color:Black Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Drip Swimmer, 3 in, Ghost Perch, 6-Pack | Length:3 in | Color:Ghost Perch | Suits:Clear water, bass, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Drip Swimmer Soft Bait, 4 in, Black Shad | Length:4 in | Color:Black Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, pike & musky and crappie |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Shad.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Crappie
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, HD Blacknose Shiner, HD Emerald Shiner, HD Purple Shiner, HD Rainbow Shiner, HD Spottail ShinerThis 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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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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