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Berkley · Stickbaits & Minnows
Berkley PowerBait Minnotator Soft Bait, 3.5 in, 3/8 oz, HD Blacknose Shiner
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Quick take
Pre-rigged soft plastic minnow with PowerBait scent and lifelike swimming action, ready to cast.
Best for
- Bass fishing in lakes and rivers
- Anglers who want minnow-shaped baits rigged and ready
- Situations where a small minnow works
Skip if
- You fish saltwater or large predators
- You want to rig your own baits
Strengths
- Comes rigged and ready to cast without tying
- Realistic tail and fin shapes create natural movement
- PowerBait scent attracts bass even in clear water
Trade-offs
- Pre-rigged means you cannot adjust how it is mounted
- Only comes in one rigging option
- PowerBait formula can attract smaller fish too
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Tiger, Pink Shiner | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Golden Shiner, HD Blacknose Shiner, HD Emerald Shiner, Purple Shiner, Silver SmeltThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| HD White Shiner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| HD Bluegill, HD Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Shad | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 in - 1/16 oz, 2.5 in - 1/8 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 3 in - 1/4 oz, 3.5 in - 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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 | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait Minnotator Soft Bait, 2 in, 1/16 oz, HD Blacknose Shiner | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:2 in | Color:HD Blacknose Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Minnotator, 3 in, HD Blacknose Shiner, 2-Pack | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3 in | Color:HD Blacknose Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Minnotator Soft Bait, 3.5 in, 3/8 oz, HD Blacknose Shiner | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:HD Blacknose Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Pack count | 2 |
| Color | HD Blacknose Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is HD Blacknose Shiner.
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