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Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer Swimbait, 4.3 in, Sexy Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.75 x 0.75 x 4.5 inches
Quick take
Six 3.8 inch paddle-tail swimbaits with ribbed bodies and PowerBait scent for bass on jigs or Texas rigs.
This 4.3-inch Sexy Shad swimbait comes six to a pack. Its paddle tail can be rigged on a jig head, an A-rig, a spinnerbait or a Carolina rig.
Best for
- Jigging for bass in grass and structure
- Texas-rigged swimbaits on heavy cover
- Umbrella rig applications for big bass
Skip if
- You need finesse worms; too large for light rigs
- You fish clear water where soft plastic is easily seen
Strengths
- Large paddle tail creates wide swimming action and vibration
- Ribbed body adds subtle vibration to each kick
- PowerBait scent and salt keep fish interested longer
Trade-offs
- 3.8 inches is relatively large; limits use to larger species
- Paddle tails are prone to tearing during heavy use
- PowerBait coating can rub off on hands and rod
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Blue Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black Shad, Electric Shad, Rainbow Shad, Sexy Shad, Silver Flash, Tennessee ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| French Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Pro Blue Red Pearl | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 Swimmer, 3.8 in, Bass Magic, 6-Pack | Length:3.8 in | Color:Bass Magic | Suits:— |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer Swimbait, 3.8 in, Electric Shad | Length:3.8 in | Color:Electric Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer Swimbait, 3.8 in, Sight Flash | Length:3.8 in | Color:Sight Flash | Suits:— |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer Swimbait, 4.3 in, Sexy Shad | Length:4.3 in | Color:Sexy Shad | 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 | 4.3 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Sexy Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Sexy Shad.
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