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Berkley PowerBait Power Switch Soft Bait, 5/8 oz, HD Stealth Minnow
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- Product dimensions
- 0.53 x 7.17 x 5.16 inches
Quick take
Small forward-weighted soft baits rigged on quality hooks, designed for finesse techniques and sonar.
The HD Stealth Minnow version of the Berkley PowerBait Power Switch is 3.5 inches long and comes in a two-pack. It is built for forward-facing sonar, with its weight toward the front, and it suits anglers after bass, walleye, panfish and trout. Hovering, snapping and a steady retrieve are among the presentations that work with it.
Best for
- Bass that ignore larger plastics
- Forward-facing sonar presentations
- Finesse techniques in clear water
Skip if
- You prefer to rig your own soft baits
- You fish saltwater; freshwater formula only
Strengths
- Pre-rigged with sticky Fusion19 hook
- Forward weighting for precision casting
- PowerBait scent holds interest
Trade-offs
- 1.75-inch size is small; requires 6-8 lb line
- Forward weighting changes action compared to unweighted
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Finesse
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Panfish
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 |
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| HD Pink Wizard | 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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| HD Blacknose Shiner, Silver Bullet | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| HD White Wizard | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin, HD Stealth Minnow, HD Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| HD Red Belly Goby | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| HD Blue Wizard, HD Purple Wizard | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 3/4in - 1/16 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 2 1/2in - 1/4 oz, 3in - 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 3 1/2in - 5/8 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 4 1/4in - 1 oz, 5in - 1 5/8 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 Power Switch Soft Bait, 1/16 oz, Lemon Head Glow | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1.75 in | Color:Lemon Head Glow | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye and panfish |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Switch, 1.75 in, 4-Pack | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1.75 in | Color:Silver Bullet | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and panfish |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Switch Soft Bait, 1/4 oz, Green Pumpkin | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, walleye and panfish |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Switch Soft Bait, 5/8 oz, HD Stealth Minnow | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:HD Stealth Minnow | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, walleye 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
| Lure weight | 5/8 oz |
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| Length | 3.5 in |
| Pack count | 2 |
| Color | HD Stealth Minnow |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye, Panfish and Trout |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is HD Stealth Minnow.
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