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Berkley PowerBait Power Jerk Shad Soft Bait, 5 in, 10 Count, Houdini

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Color: HoudiniSize: 5" (10 Count)17 colorsChange

Color: Houdini

Show all 17 colors

Size: 5" (10 Count)

Item weight
0.02 Pounds
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.

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

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
ChartreuseStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Chrome Flash, Natural Shad, Smokin' Shad, Tennessee ShadFlashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Bright
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Albino, Green Albino, White Ice, White PearlStays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Green Pumpkin, Olive Back, Watermelon RedLooks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look.
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Overcast
Pro Blue, Secret PurpleShows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night.
  • Muddy
  • Low light
  • Night

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLengthColorSuits
Berkley PowerBait Power Jerk Shad Soft Bait, 5 in, 10 Count, HoudiniLength:5 inColor:HoudiniSuits:—
Berkley PowerBait Power Jerk Shad, 5 in, 10-Pack, White PearlLength:5 inColor:White PearlSuits: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

This version's specifications
Length5 in
Pack count10
ColorHoudini

Common questions

How long is it?

It is 5 in long.

What color is this version?

This version is Houdini.

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