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Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly, 4 Inches, 4-Pack, Bone Shad
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- Item weight
- 13.61 g
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 5 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4-inch soft swimbait with a paddle tail and lifelike eyes that swims realistically on fast and slow retrieves.
The Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly is a 4-inch paddle-tail swimbait in Bone Shad, sold as a four-count pack for bass anglers. Its oversized paddle tail and soft, hollow-bodied build are meant to give a natural swimming action on fast and slow retrieves. It is a simple option for anglers who want a soft swimbait to rig on an internal jighead.
Best for
- Casting to bass in lakes and ponds around grass and structure
- Pairing with a jig head or swimbait hook for custom presentations
- Fishing over shallow grass beds where realism triggers strikes
Skip if
- You need a larger 5+ inch profile for pike or musky
- You fish saltwater where tougher materials hold up better
Strengths
- Paddle tail creates natural swimming action on all retrieve speeds
- PowerBait scent and flavor keep fish hooked longer
- Soft material mimics the feel of live baitfish
Trade-offs
- Soft material tears easily when snagged or bitten by toothy fish
- PowerBait coating washes off gradually with repeated casting
- Oversized tail catches weeds in dense vegetation
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | soft swimbait |
|---|---|
| Count | 4 per pack |
| Tail | Oversized paddle tail |
| Color | Bone Shad |
| Eyes | Realistic |
| Coating | Clear coat |
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Gizzard Shad, HD Blueback Herring, HD Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone Shad, Pearl WhiteThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Pro Blue Red Pearl | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| HD Black Crappie | 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.
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 4 |
| Color | Bone Shad |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Bone Shad.
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