Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait Sick Fish Swim Bait, 3 in, Blue Shiner Gold
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.75 x 0.75 x 4.5 inches
Quick take
Full-bodied soft swimbait infused with PowerBait attractant for realistic action and scent appeal.
This 3 inch soft paddle-tail swimbait from Berkley comes in Blue Shiner Gold, five to a pack. It is a PowerBait shad profile built to swim on a jig head or a weighted hook, and it suits bass anglers. A pack gives you spares for a day of casting.
Best for
- Bass in lakes and reservoirs where shad are forage
- Crappie and panfish on light jigheads
- Weedless rigging on EWG hooks
Skip if
- You want hard-body swimbaits for durability
- You fish saltwater where this fresh-water bait is less effective
Strengths
- PowerBait infusion adds scent that improves strike rates
- Soft body allows realistic swimming action at multiple speeds
- Available in multiple colors for matching local forage
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic tears easily from aggressive fish
- PowerBait scent diminishes after several fish
- 3-inch size limits appeal to larger bass
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Clear Bream, Green Penny | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Shiner GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 Sick Fish Swim Bait, 3 in, Blue Shiner Gold | Length:3 in | Color:Blue Shiner Gold | Suits:Stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait Sick Fish Swimbait, 3 in, 5-Pack, Chartreuse Shad | Length:3 in | Color:Chartreuse Shad | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley PowerBait Sick Fish Swim Bait, 3 in, Clear Bream | Length:3 in | Color:Clear Bream | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait Sick Fish Swim Bait, 3 in, Ghost Minnow | Length:3 in | Color:Ghost Minnow | Suits:Clear 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 | 3 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 5 |
| Color | Blue Shiner Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Shiner Gold.
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