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Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 in, Smelt
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3-inch paddle-tail soft bait in a pale Smelt color that suits clear water and silver baitfish. The segmented body adds vibration as it swims, and it rigs easily on a light jig head or drop shot. It is aimed at walleye, pike and crappie anglers.
Best for
- Walleye on jig heads and drop-shot rigs
- Pike fishing in lakes and rivers
- Crappie in deeper structure
Skip if
- You want a finesse profile under 2 inches
- You fish clear water and need natural color only
Strengths
- Segmented body creates more vibration than smooth bodies
- PowerBait scent disperses to attract fish from distance
- HD Tru Colors and 3D red eyes look natural underwater
Trade-offs
- PowerBait formula washes off with heavy activity
- Fire Perch color may be too bright in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Drop shot
What can I catch with this?
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Crappie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glow/Chartreuse, Orange Pearl, Pink Shine | 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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| Green Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Silver, HD Gizzard Shad, HD Tennessee Shad, Racy Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Back Pearl, Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Fire Perch, HD Bluegill, HD Stealth Minnow, HD Yellow Perch | 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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| Fool's Gold, Holographic Gold Black Back | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| HD Purple Smelt | 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 Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 2 in, Blue Silver | Length:2 in | Color:Blue Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 2 in, HD Red Belly Goby | Length:2 in | Color:HD Red Belly Goby | Suits:Stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 in, Blue Silver | Length:3 in | Color:Blue Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 in, Firetiger | Length:3 in | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 in, Green Back Pearl | Length:3 in | Color:Green Back Pearl | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 in, Green Ghost | Length:3 in | Color:Green Ghost | Suits:Clear water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 in, Racy Shad | Length:3 in | Color:Racy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 in, Smelt | Length:3 in | Color:Smelt | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 in, Uncle Rico | Length:3 in | Color:Uncle Rico | Suits:Walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad, 3.5 in, Fire Perch, 7-Pack | Length:3.5 in | Color:Fire Perch | Suits:Clear water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 1/2 in, Firetiger | Length:3.5 in | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 1/2 in, Fool's Gold | Length:3.5 in | Color:Fool's Gold | Suits:Stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 1/2 in, Orange Pearl | Length:3.5 in | Color:Orange Pearl | Suits:Stained and muddy water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 1/2 in, Smelt | Length:3.5 in | Color:Smelt | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 3 1/2 in, Uncle Rico | Length:3.5 in | Color:Uncle Rico | Suits:Walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 4 in, Blue Silver | Length:4 in | Color:Blue Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Ripple Shad Soft Bait, 4 in, Fire Perch | Length:4 in | Color:Fire Perch | Suits:Clear water, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
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 |
|---|---|
| Color | Smelt |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Walleye, Pike & musky and Crappie |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Smelt.
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