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Berkley PowerBait Minnow Soft Bait, 2 in, Smelt
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Quick take
Four-inch scented minnow with split tail for use as a jig trailer or on drop-shot and bottom-bouncing rigs.
A 2-inch scented PowerBait minnow in the Smelt color, sold 18 to a pack. The split tail gives a subtle, finesse look on jig trailers, spinner rigs and drop-shots. It suits crappie, panfish, bass, walleye and trout.
Best for
- Jig trailers for walleye and bass
- Drop-shot rigs and finesse presentations
- Bottom bouncing in reservoirs
Skip if
- You fish only artificial lures
- You need longer minnow imitations
Strengths
- PowerBait scent impregnated in plastic releases as fish bite
- Split tail provides subtle, natural-looking finesse movement
- Proven shape and profile trusted for decades
Trade-offs
- Scent diminishes after the first few bites
- Split tail tears easily with aggressive fish or sharp cover
- 4 in size best for medium and small species
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Bottom fishing
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
- Panfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad | 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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| Black Shad, Emerald Shiner | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Purple Magic | 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 Minnow Soft Bait, 2 in, Smelt | Length:2 in | Color:Smelt | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| Berkley PowerBait Minnow, 4 in, Chartreuse Shad | Length:4 in | Color:Chartreuse Shad | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye, crappie and panfish |
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 | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 18 |
| Color | Smelt |
| Target species | Crappie, Panfish, Bass, Walleye and Trout |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Smelt.
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