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Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow Soft Bait, 3.4 in, Smelt
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Options
- 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.
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
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Length | 3.4 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Smelt |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass and Walleye |
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 The Champ Minnow Soft Bait, 2.5 in, HD Bluegill | Length:2.5 in | Color:HD Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow Soft Bait, 3.4 in, HD Blacknose Shiner | Length:3.4 in | Color:HD Blacknose Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow, 3.4 in, HD Bluegill | Length:3.4 in | Color:HD Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Minnow Soft Bait, 3.4 in, Pearl White | 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 | Length:3.4 in | Color:Smelt | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Smelt.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
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 Shiner | 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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