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Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow, 3.4 in, HD Blacknose Shiner
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3.4-inch soft plastic minnow with high-definition bluegill coloring and anatomically correct tail for drop-shot rigs.
The Champ Minnow in HD Blacknose Shiner is a 3.4-inch soft bait with a lifelike profile and an anatomically correct tail that mimics live baitfish. It is designed with two-time Bassmaster Classic winner Jordan Lee and aimed at bass and walleye anglers, with a body that suits drop shot rigs and jig heads.
Best for
- Bass on drop-shot rigs in clear water
- Jig head applications for finesse fishing
- Anglers wanting lifelike minnow imitations
Skip if
- You need a worm body; use YUM Dingers instead
- You fish topwater only
Strengths
- High-definition colors mimic real bluegill
- Anatomically correct tail for lifelike movement
- Optimized shape for drop-shot and jig head rigging
Trade-offs
- Designed for bass; not versatile for other species
- Soft plastic wears quickly with heavy use
- Requires proper rigging for best results
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Target species | Bass and Walleye |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.4 in |
| Color | HD Blacknose Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 | Target species | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow Soft Bait, 2.5 in, HD Bluegill | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Length:2.5 in | Color:HD Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow, 3.4 in, HD Blacknose Shiner | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Length:3.4 in | Color:HD Blacknose Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow, 3.4 in, HD Bluegill | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Length:3.4 in | Color:HD Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow Soft Bait, 3.4 in, Pearl White | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Length:3.4 in | Color:Pearl White | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow Soft Bait, 3.4 in, Smelt | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Length:3.4 in | Color:Smelt | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
How it compares
| Product | Target species | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow, 3.4 in, HD Blacknose Shiner | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Length:3.4 in | Color:HD Blacknose Shiner |
| Berkley PowerBait Floating Mice Tails, 3 in, Fluo Red/ChartreusePick it if you want a bright red and chartreuse 3-inch floating bait for trout, in a 13-count pack. | Target species:Trout | Length:3 in | Color:Fluorescent Red/Chartreuse |
| Berkley PowerBait Floating Steelhead Worm, Bubblegum, 4 in, 13-PackPick it if you fish steelhead in freshwater and want a 4-inch floating scented worm that sits above the bottom under a float or on split shot. | Target species:Steelhead | Length:4 in | Color:Bubblegum |
| A.M. Fishing Curly Tail Jerkshad, 4 in, Midnight Mullet, 8-PackPick it if you want the Midnight Mullet 4-inch jerkshad in an eight-pack for bass or trout on Texas, Carolina or drop shot rigs, and you prefer its color to the Watermelon Red Chartreuse. | Target species:Bass, Redfish, Snook & tarpon and Trout | Length:4 in | Color:Midnight Mullet |
| Berkley Gulp! Floating Pinched Crawler, 2 in, NightcrawlerPick it if you want a 2-inch floating nightcrawler bait in the Original scent for panfish, rigged on a Texas rig, weedless hook or drop shot. | Target species:Panfish | Length:2 in | Color:Nightcrawler - Original Scent |
| Strike King 3X Z-Too Soft Jerkbait, 3.5 in, Pearl, 5-PackPick it if you want a 3.5 inch pearl soft jerkbait in a five-pack for drop shotting bass. | Target species:Bass | Length:3.5 in | Color:Pearl |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Shad, HD Blacknose Shiner, HD Emerald Shiner, HD Rainbow Shiner, HD Silver ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin, HD Bluegill, HD Fathead Minnow, HD Fire Perch, HD Stealth Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| HD Purple Smelt | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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