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Berkley · Ribbon-Tail Worms
PopularBerkley PowerBait Power Worms, 10 in, Black Grape
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- Item weight
- 0.09 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 5 x 1 inches
Quick take
Classic ribbon-tail worm with Berkley's taste-enhanced PowerBait formula for freshwater bass and panfish.
This is a 10-inch ribbon-tail soft plastic worm from Berkley's PowerBait line, in Black Grape. The pack holds 8 worms. Its long body gives a bigger profile that suits Texas rigs, Carolina rigs and dragging jigheads.
Best for
- Texas rigs and Carolina rigs
- Spring and summer bass fishing
- Dragging behind shaky head jigs
Skip if
- You fish saltwater; these dissolve quickly in salt
- You need ultra-finesse presentations; use smaller worms
Strengths
- PowerBait coating holds bites longer than plain plastic
- Ribbon tail creates action on both active and slow retrieves
- Four size options for matching conditions
Trade-offs
- Taste coating can dissolve in saltwater
- Bulk plastic makes Texas rigging heavier than needed for light line
- Weedless rigging can be difficult without protection
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Crappie
- Water
- Freshwater
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
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 Purple Red Fleck, Watermelon Red Glitter | 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, PurpleThis one | 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 Worms, 7 in, Motor Oil Red Fleck | Length:7 in | Color:Motor Oil Red Fleck | Suits:Stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Worms, 10 in, Black Grape | Length:10 in | Color:Black Grape | 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 | 10 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 8 |
| Color | Black Grape |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 10 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Grape.
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