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Berkley · Glide Baits
Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 2/5 oz, Perch
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.05 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1.18 x 2.56 x 7.87 inches
Quick take
Soft glide bait with S-shaped swimming action for large bass and predators.
Best for
- Glide baiting under docks and tight cover
- Trophy bass applications
- Anglers new to glide baiting
Skip if
- Finesse presentations where 2/5 oz adds too much weight
- Small panfish
Strengths
- Soft body and reinforced joint allow realistic fluid gliding
- Patent-pending hook retention clip keeps treble secured
- PowerBait scent formula lasts 18x longer for confidence
Trade-offs
- Five-inch length requires heavier rod and reel
- Slow sink rate means long fall times in deep water
- Hook retention clip design differs from traditional rigging
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Shiner, Hickory Shad, Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Burnt Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin, PerchThis one | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5in - 2/5 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 7in - 1 oz, 9in - 2 oz | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 2/5 oz, Green Pumpkin | Lure weight:0.4 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 2/5 oz, Hickory Shad | Lure weight:0.4 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Hickory Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 2/5 oz, Perch | Lure weight:0.4 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Perch | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 5in, 2/5oz | Lure weight:0.4 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Raw | Suits:— |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 2/5 oz, Shad | Lure weight:0.4 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 2/5 oz, Voltage | Lure weight:0.4 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Voltage | Suits:— |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 1 oz, Hickory Shad | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:7 in | Color:Hickory Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 1 oz, Raw | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:7 in | Color:Raw | Suits:— |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 2 oz, Green Pumpkin | Lure weight:2 oz | Length:9 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Nessie Glide Bait, 2 oz, Perch | Lure weight:2 oz | Length:9 in | Color:Perch | Suits:Clear 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 | 0.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Perch.
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