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Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer, 3-3.8 in
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.79 x 7.28 x 5.12 inches
Quick take
Soft plastic swimbait in multiple weights with PowerBait scent attraction for bass and walleye.
The 3-inch HD Bluegill version of the Champ Swimmer is the smallest size in this set, shaped to look like a real baitfish. Its large paddle tail moves water for more action on a slow or steady retrieve, and the flat back helps keep the hook points hidden when rigged weedless. It suits bass and walleye anglers fishing with light spinning or casting tackle.
Best for
- Jigging over structure for bass
- Walleye presentations on jig heads
- Matching natural forage in clear water
Skip if
- You need lightweight finesse options
- You prefer hard lures
Strengths
- PowerBait formula proven to hold fish longer
- Available in multiple weights for water column control
- High-definition colors mimic live baitfish
Trade-offs
- Limited to two sizes
- PowerBait scent lessens with use
- Weight affects casting distance
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | paddletail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 3 in and 3.8 in available |
| Weights available | 1/4 oz to 3/4 oz |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| HD Blueback Herring, HD Gizzard Shad, HD Sexy Shad, HD Tennessee Shad, Natural Shad, Sexy Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Assorted - HD Yellow Perch / HD HD Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, HD Bluegill, HD Fire Perch, HD Stealth Minnow, HD Yellow PerchThis one | 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 | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Assorted - HD Fire Perch / HD Purple Smelt, HD Black Crappie, HD Purple Smelt | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in - 1/4 oz (2/0) | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 4.6 in - 3/4 oz (4/0) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 Swimmer Soft Bait, 3 in, Cloud | Length:3 in | Color:Cloud | Suits:Bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait, 3 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:3 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer, 3-3.8 in | Length:3 in | Color:HD Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait, 3.8 in, HD Purple Smelt | Length:3.8 in | Color:HD Purple Smelt | Suits:Muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait, 3.8 in, HD Tennessee Shad | Length:3.8 in | Color:HD Tennessee Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait, 4.6 in, HD Blueback Herring | Length:4.6 in | Color:HD Blueback Herring | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait, 4.6 in, HD Purple Smelt | Length:4.6 in | Color:HD Purple Smelt | Suits:Muddy water, bass and walleye |
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 | HD Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is HD Bluegill.
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