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Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait, 4.6 in, HD Purple Smelt
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- Item weight
- 0.08 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.
The 4.6-inch HD Purple Smelt Champ Swimmer is the larger size in its color, with a paddle tail that displaces more water. Its flat back suits weedless rigging, which keeps the hook points out of the way in vegetation. It is worth a look for bass anglers who want a bigger profile on a jig head.
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
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
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 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 SmeltThis one | 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 | 4.6 in |
|---|---|
| Color | HD Purple Smelt |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.6 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is HD Purple Smelt.
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