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Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer, 3.8 in, HD Tennessee Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.09 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.94 x 7.09 x 5.12 inches
Quick take
Soft plastic swimbait in multiple weights with PowerBait scent attraction for bass and walleye.
This 3.8-inch swimbait comes in an HD Tennessee Shad color for anglers fishing for bass and walleye. The paddle tail gives it a thumping action on a steady retrieve, and the flat back keeps the hook points tucked in for weedless fishing. It fits anglers who want a mid-size shad imitation for grass and wood cover.
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
Facts
| Length | 3.8 in |
|---|---|
| Color | HD Tennessee Shad |
| 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 | Target species | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait, 3 in, Cloud | Length:3 in | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Color:Cloud | Suits:Bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait, 3 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:3 in | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer, 3-3.8 in | Length:3 in | Target species:Bass and Walleye | 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 | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Color:HD Purple Smelt | Suits:Muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer, 3.8 in, HD Tennessee Shad | Length:3.8 in | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Color:HD Tennessee Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer, 4.6 in, HD Blueback Herring | Length:4.6 in | Target species:— | 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 | Target species:Bass and Walleye | Color:HD Purple Smelt | Suits:Muddy water, bass and walleye |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer, 3.8 in, HD Tennessee Shad | Length:3.8 in | Color:HD Tennessee Shad | Target species:Bass and Walleye |
| Strike King Rage Swimmer 3.75 in Paddletail, 7-PackPick it if you want a 3.75 inch paddle-tail minnow in Electric Shad that rigs on a jig head, a swim jig or a spinnerbait. | Length:3.75 in | Color:Electric Shad | Target species:Bass |
| Berkley PowerBait Pre-Rigged Swim Shad, 3 in, Pearl Red Eye, 5-PackPick it if you want a 3-inch pre-rigged swim shad in the Pearl Red Eye color, five to a pack, for bass, pike or walleye. | Length:3 in | Color:Pearl Red Eye | Target species:Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
| KJEIM Paddle Tail Swimbaits, 3 in, OrangePick it if you want one orange color in a 50-piece bag of 3-inch paddle tails to rig on jig heads or offset hooks for bass, trout, crappie or walleye. | Length:3 in | Color:Orange | Target species:Bass, Trout, Crappie and Walleye |
| RUNCL Paddle Tail Swimbaits, 2 to 5 in, Multiple PacksPick it if you want 4-inch White Pearl paddle tails for bass, trout or crappie in a 20-count pack that works in both fresh and salt water. | Length:4 in | Color:White Pearl | Target species:Bass, trout, crappie |
| Berkley Gulp Saltwater Swimming Mullet, 4 inPick it if you want a 4-inch chartreuse mullet in packs of 10 for inshore striper, redfish or snook on a jighead or drop shot. | Length:4 in | Color:Chartreuse | Target species:Striper, redfish, snook, tarpon |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HD Blueback Herring, HD Gizzard Shad, HD Sexy Shad, HD Tennessee Shad, Natural Shad, Sexy ShadThis one | 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 Perch | 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. | — |
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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