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Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly Swimbait, 4 in, Pearl White, 4-Pack
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- Item weight
- 13.61 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4-inch hollow-body paddle-tail swimbait infused with PowerBait scent for fast and slow retrieves.
A 4-inch paddle-tail swimbait with a hollow belly, sold as a pack of four in a pearl white finish. Its oversized tail is meant to swim on fast and slow retrieves, and the body can be rigged on a jighead, a weighted hook or a line-through. Bass anglers who want a soft bait that moves like a small baitfish have a ready option here.
Best for
- Bass fishing in lakes and reservoirs
- Fishing around submerged structure
- Anglers targeting trout in deeper water
Skip if
- You prefer hard-bodied swimbaits
- You need lures for saltwater
Strengths
- Hollow body design produces natural swimming action on varied retrieves
- PowerBait scent and flavor keep fish holding the lure longer
- Oversized paddle tail creates water disturbance on slow speeds
Trade-offs
- Four-pack provides limited quantity for extended fishing
- Soft plastic body tears easily on aggressive strikes
- Scent diminishes with use and time in water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | paddle-tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Count | 4 |
| Tail | Oversized paddle |
| Hollow body | Yes |
| Eyes | Realistic |
| Scent | PowerBait technology |
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 | 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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| 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 | Pearl White |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl White.
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