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Berkley · Stick Baits (Senko-style)
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 6 in, Black
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Options
- Item weight
- 1.2 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Eight 5 inch soft plastic worms with a slow fall and PowerBait scent that attracts bass.
Best for
- Bass fishing in ponds and lakes
- Wacky, Texas and drop-shot rigs
- Versatile presentations for various water clarity
Skip if
- You need a fast-sinking worm; these fall slowly
- You want a finesse worm for light line
Strengths
- PowerBait scent formula attracts bass by taste as well as sight
- Classic stick worm profile works in any season
- Slow falling action works for suspended bass
Trade-offs
- Eight-packs are consumed quickly with multiple rigging styles
- Scent attracts bass at distance; visibility close-up matters less
- The classic profile does not mimic a specific forage
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Beginner
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black/Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Pearl Black Hologram | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Candy Red, Green Pumpkin Party, Green Pumpkin/Black, Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse, Green Pumpkin/Watermelon, Watermelon Copper/Orange w/Red | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black, Black Blue Fleck, Black Blue Fleck/Blue, Cinnamon Purple, PurpleThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 4 in, Black Blue Fleck | Length:4 in | Color:Black Blue Fleck | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 5 in, Baby Bass | Length:5 in | Color:Baby Bass | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 5 in, Black/Chartreuse | Length:5 in | Color:Black/Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 5 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:5 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General, 5 in, 8-Pack | Length:5 in | Color:Green Pumpkin/Watermelon | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General, 5 in, Watermelon Copper/Orange with Red | Length:5 in | Color:Watermelon Copper/Orange w/Red | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 6 in, Black | Length:6 in | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 6 in, Black Blue Fleck | Length:6 in | Color:Black Blue Fleck | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General, 6 in, Blue Pearl Black Hologram | Length:6 in | Color:Blue Pearl Black Hologram | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 6 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:6 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water, bass |
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 | 6 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Black |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Black.
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