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Berkley · Jerkbaits
Berkley PowerBait Power Jerk Shad, 5 in, 10-Pack, White Pearl
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- Item weight
- 7.26 g
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 5 x 1 inches
Quick take
5-inch soft plastic shad baits with PowerBait scent and flavor for versatile bass fishing presentations.
This is a 5 inch soft plastic jerkbait shaped like a shad, sold as a pack of 10 in White Pearl. It darts and glides when twitched, imitating a fleeing baitfish, and it carries PowerBait scent. Anglers often rig it weightless on a wide-gap hook around shallow cover or in open water.
Best for
- Bass hunting baitfish in open water or around cover
- Sight-feeding situations where erratic action triggers bites
- Rigging weightless on EWG hooks for finesse presentations
Skip if
- You fish for species other than bass
- You prefer silent lures without scent
Strengths
- PowerBait flavor keeps fish hooked longer after the bite
- Realistic baitfish profile and erratic action on the fall
- Versatile rigging options including weightless and jig-head presentations
Trade-offs
- PowerBait scent washes off after several casts
- Soft plastic tears easily on rocks and wood cover
- Most effective in warm water when bass feed aggressively
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic jerk shad |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Count | 10 |
| Color | White pearl |
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome Flash, Natural Shad, Smokin' Shad, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino, Green Albino, White Ice, White PearlThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Olive Back, Watermelon Red | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Pro Blue, Secret Purple | 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 Power Jerk Shad Soft Bait, 5 in, 10 Count, Houdini | Length:5 in | Color:Houdini | Suits:— |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Jerk Shad, 5 in, 10-Pack, White Pearl | Length:5 in | Color:White Pearl | 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
| Length | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 10 |
| Color | White Pearl |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is White Pearl.
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