Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait Pre-Rigged Swim Shad, Bluegill, 3 in, 5-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Pre-rigged swim shads with a vibrating paddle tail and PowerBait scent, ready to cast with a spinning reel.
A 3 inch pre-rigged paddle-tail swim shad in a Bluegill pattern, sold as a pack of 5. It is rigged and ready to cast on spinning gear, aimed at bass, pike and walleye. The bluegill color suits waters where sunfish are a main forage.
Best for
- Bass and pike that chase live baitfish
- Walleye in reservoirs and lakes
- Anglers new to soft baits
Skip if
- You prefer natural swimbaits; these are artificial plastic
- You fish in weeds; the paddle tail snags easily
Strengths
- Pre-rigged with a quality 3D eye and reflective color
- Paddle tail creates vibration even on a slow retrieve
- PowerBait scent keeps fish interested longer
Trade-offs
- Plastic tails tear on the first pike strike
- 3-inch size is middle-of-the-road; not small or large
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | pre-rigged swim bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Count | 5 |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Eyes | 3D with holographic inserts |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad, Shiner Chartreuse | 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 Blueback Herring, HD Gizzard Shad, HD Sexy Shad, Shad, Silver Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill, HD Bluegill, HD Yellow Perch, PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Pearl Red Eye | 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 PBBS Bait Swim Shad, 2 in, HD Sexy Shad | Length:2 in | Color:HD Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Berkley PowerBait Pre-Rigged Swim Shad, Bluegill, 3 in, 5-Pack | Length:3 in | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Berkley PBBS Bait Swim Shad, 3 in, Firetiger | Length:3 in | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Berkley PBBS Bait Swim Shad, 3 in, HD Yellow Perch | Length:3 in | Color:HD Yellow Perch | Suits:Clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 5 |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Bluegill.
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