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Berkley · Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flux-Gill, 5.3 in, Sunfish
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Quick take
A soft plastic forage imitation with a flow-through flux design that disperses scent while the body quivers on the fall.
This 5.3-inch soft plastic bluegill-style bait comes in a pack of 4 in a natural Sunfish color, aimed at bass. Its open, flow-through body lets water pass through while releasing scent and adding a quiver. It suits slow presentations like mid-strolling, free-rigging or dead sticking.
Best for
- Pressured water where standard baits get ignored
- Mid-strolling or slow trolling for bass
- Dead sticking on the bottom for inactive fish
Skip if
- You fish hard-biting conditions; this slow-falling soft plastic is for reluctant fish
- You prefer hard lures; this is soft plastic only
Strengths
- Flow-through flux body constantly disperses fresh scent from the center
- Multiple sizes and color options match different forage base and water clarity
- Versatile rigging: cast weightless, free-rig on a jig, or bottom fish
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic lure durability is shorter than hard plastics; repeated fish bites shred the tail
- MaxScent formula fades after multiple outings
- Heavy reliance on scent means freshness matters; older lures are less effective
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.3 in |
| Count | 4 lures per pack |
Facts
| Length | 5.3 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 4 |
| Color | Sunfish |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
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 MaxScent Flux-Gill Soft Bait, 3 1/2 in, Smoke Black Blue Gold | Length:3.5 in | Color:Smoke Black Blue Gold | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flux-Gill, 5.3 in, Sunfish | Length:5.3 in | Color:Sunfish | Suits:Clear water, bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5.3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Sunfish.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke Black Blue Gold | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Pearl Black Hologram, White Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Watermelon Red | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Dark Gill | 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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