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Berkley PowerBait Floating Mice Tails, 3 in, Fluorescent Red/Chartreuse, 13-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.01 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A three-inch soft plastic mouse bait with PowerBait scent, designed for trout and panfish under a float.
This is a 3-inch floating soft bait in Fluorescent Red/Chartreuse, sold as a 13-piece pack. The ball head carries the hook and a trailing tail sits behind it, so it suits trout and panfish rigs. Floating buoyancy keeps it riding up off the bottom.
Best for
- Trout in streams and small ponds
- Panfish and crappie in shallow water
- Float fishing setups in light current
Skip if
- You need a lure for heavy vegetation
- You prefer larger baits for bigger fish
Strengths
- Lightweight floating body is easy to suspend under a float at specific depths
- PowerBait formula includes scent that attracts fish through smell
- The lifelike tail action mimics small crawfish and insect larvae
Trade-offs
- The 3-inch size is small; large trout often ignore this profile
- Soft plastic degrades quickly; replace every few outings
- PowerBait scent washes out within an hour of fishing, requiring frequent reapplication
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Float fishing
- Live bait
- Skill level
- Beginner
What can I catch with this?
- Trout
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse/Fluorescent Orange, Fluorescent Red/Chartreuse, Glow/Orange Silver, Orange Silver/Chartreuse, Pearl White/Fluorescent OrangeThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Bubblegum/White, White/Bubblegum | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Natural/Fluorescent Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 Floating Mice Tails, 3 in, Fluorescent Red/Chartreuse, 13-Pack | Length:3 in | Color:Fluorescent Red/Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water, trout, crappie and panfish |
| Berkley PowerBait Floating Mice Tails Soft Bait, 3 in, Glow | Length:3 in | Color:Glow | Suits:Trout, crappie and panfish |
| Berkley PowerBait Floating Mice Tails, 3 in, White/Bubblegum, 13-Pack | Length:3 in | Color:White/Bubblegum | Suits:Clear and stained water, trout, crappie and panfish |
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 |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Pack count | 13 |
| Color | Fluorescent Red/Chartreuse |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Trout, Panfish and Crappie |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Fluorescent Red/Chartreuse.
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