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Berkley · Ribbon-Tail Worms
PopularBerkley PowerBait Power Worm, 7 in, Pumpkinseed
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 5 x 1 inches
Quick take
Soft plastic worms with a ribbon tail and PowerBait scent formula that increase bite retention through taste.
Best for
- Texas rigs on jigheads for bass
- Carolina rigs with split shot and leader
- Panfish and smaller bass in weedy areas
Skip if
- You fish only topwater lures
- You prefer unscented soft plastics
Strengths
- PowerBait formula increases bite retention by up to 18 times
- Ribbon tail creates natural action on slow retrieves
- Green pumpkin color matches natural forage in many waters
Trade-offs
- PowerBait scent washes off over time in the water
- Soft plastic degrades with UV exposure and heat
- Cannot be used with barbless hooks due to soft plastic splitting
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black/Chartreuse, Plum/Chartreuse, Pumpkin Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse, Pumpkinseed, Watermelon, Watermelon Candy, Watermelon Purple Red Fleck, Watermelon Red GlitterThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Motor Oil Red Fleck, Red Shad, Red Shad Green Glitter, Strawberry Glitter/Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black, Black Blue Fleck, Black Grape, Black/Blue, Blue Fleck, Blue Fleck Firetail, 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 Worm, 7 in, Black Blue Fleck | Length:7 in | Color:Black Blue Fleck | Suits:Muddy water |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Worms, 7 in, 13-Pack, Green Pumpkin | Length:7 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Worm, 7 in, June Bug | Length:7 in | Color:June Bug | Suits:Muddy water |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Worm, 7 in, Motor Oil | Length:7 in | Color:Motor Oil | Suits:— |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Worm, 7 in, Pumpkinseed | Length:7 in | Color:Pumpkinseed | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Worm, 7 in, Tequila Sunrise | Length:7 in | Color:Tequila Sunrise | Suits:— |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Worm, 10 in, June Bug | Length:10 in | Color:June Bug | Suits:Muddy 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 | 7 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 13 |
| Color | Pumpkinseed |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 7 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pumpkinseed.
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