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Berkley · Grubs, Tubes & Lizards
Berkley PowerBait The Boss Grub, 4 in, Redbug
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 7.09 x 5.12 inches
Quick take
A 4 inch finesse grub with fast-action twin tails and thick plastic body, designed for bladed jigs, jig heads or Texas rigs.
This 4 inch Redbug grub has a classic finesse body with fast-action twin tails and a chunkier profile for bass anglers. It can be fished as a bladed jig trailer, on a jig head, swim jig, swing head or Texas rig, so one bait covers several presentations.
Best for
- Dragging and hopping under bladed jigs
- Texas rig presentations on structure and heavy cover
- Panfish and smallmouth bass on swimming jigs
Skip if
- You need large profiled swimbaits for trophy bass
- You fish topwater and need buoyant hard lures
Strengths
- Thick plastic body adds durability when rigged rough on heavy cover
- Fast-action twin tails create water disturbance and attract attention
- Versatile shape works on jig heads, bladed jigs, swing heads or Texas rigged
Trade-offs
- Finesse profile may not produce enough vibration in deep, dark water
- Twin tails can foul on vegetation in very heavy weeds
- Thick body is heavier than traditional finesse worms
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Flipping & pitching
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic grub |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Color | Redbug |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill Flash, Green Pumpkin, Skeet’s Green Money, Watermelon, Watermelon Red | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Junebug Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Blue Fleck, Blue Fleck | 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 Classic Grub, 3 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:3 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait The Boss Grub, 4 in, Redbug | Length:4 in | Color:Redbug | Suits:— |
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 | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Redbug |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Redbug.
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