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Berkley · Stick Baits (Senko-style)
Berkley PowerBait The General Stick Bait, 4 in, Black Blue Fleck
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- Item weight
- 27.22 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Eight 5 inch soft plastic worms with a slow fall and PowerBait scent that attracts bass.
The 4 inch Black Blue Fleck is the smallest size in the Berkley General line, with ten baits in each pack. It keeps the Senko-style stick profile, falls slowly with a wiggle, and carries MaxScent scent dispersion. The 4 and 5 inch sizes are recommended on a finesse wide-gap hook, which suits this compact bait for finesse bass work. Its model number is PBMSTG4-BBF.
Best for
- Bass fishing in ponds and lakes
- Wacky, Texas and drop-shot rigs
- Versatile presentations for various water clarity
Skip if
- You need a fast-sinking worm; these fall slowly
- You want a finesse worm for light line
Strengths
- PowerBait scent formula attracts bass by taste as well as sight
- Classic stick worm profile works in any season
- Slow falling action works for suspended bass
Trade-offs
- Eight-packs are consumed quickly with multiple rigging styles
- Scent attracts bass at distance; visibility close-up matters less
- The classic profile does not mimic a specific forage
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Beginner
Facts
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 10 count |
| Color | Black Blue Fleck |
| Fall rate | Slow fall |
| Scent | MaxScent dispersion |
| Recommended hook | Finesse wide gap |
| Model number | PBMSTG4-BBF |
| UPC | 028632290033 |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Bass |
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 | Pack count | Recommended hook | Model number | UPC | Target species | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait The General Stick Bait, 4 in, Black Blue Fleck | Length:4 in | Pack count:10 count | Recommended hook:Finesse wide gap | Model number:PBMSTG4-BBF | UPC:028632290033 | Target species:Bass | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 5 in, Baby Bass | Length:5 in | Pack count:8 count | Recommended hook:Finesse wide gap | Model number:PBMSTG5-BBB | UPC:028632776148 | Target species:Bass | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait The General Stick Bait, 5 in, Black/Chartreuse | Length:5 in | Pack count:8 count | Recommended hook:Finesse wide gap | Model number:PBMSTG5-BC | UPC:028632919026 | Target species:— | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 5 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:5 in | Pack count:8 count | Recommended hook:Finesse wide gap | Model number:PBMSTG5-GP | UPC:028632776186 | Target species:Bass | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General, 5 in, 8-Pack | Length:5 in | Pack count:8 count | Recommended hook:Finesse wide gap | Model number:PBMSTG5-GPW | UPC:028632776193 | Target species:Bass | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait The General, 5 in, Watermelon Copper/Orange w/Red | Length:5 in | Pack count:8 count | Recommended hook:Finesse wide gap | Model number:PBMSTG5-WCOR | UPC:028632776230 | Target species:Bass | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 6 in, Black | Length:6 in | Pack count:5 count | Recommended hook:Offset worm | Model number:— | UPC:— | Target species:Bass | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait The General Stick Bait, 6 in, Black Blue Fleck | Length:6 in | Pack count:5 count | Recommended hook:Offset worm | Model number:— | UPC:— | Target species:Bass | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait The General, 6 in, Blue Pearl Black Hologram | Length:6 in | Pack count:5 count | Recommended hook:Offset worm | Model number:PBMSTG6-BPBH | UPC:028632290187 | Target species:Bass | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait, 6 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:6 in | Pack count:5 count | Recommended hook:Offset worm | Model number:PBMSTG6-GP | UPC:028632290194 | Target species:Bass | Suits:Clear water, bass |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Pack count | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait The General Stick Bait, 4 in, Black Blue FleckPick it if you want the compact 4 inch General in Black Blue Fleck, sold ten to a pack, for finesse bass work. | Length:4 in | Pack count:10 count | Color:Black Blue Fleck | Target species:Bass |
| Bombrooster Senko Worms Kit, 4 in, Multi Colors DPick it if you want 4-inch salt-impregnated Senko-style worms in a 30-piece Multi Colors D kit for smaller bass or finesse rigs. | Length:4 in | Pack count:30 | Color:Multi Colors D | Target species:Bass |
| SANTKOL Senko Worms, 5 in, 30-Piece Kit with HooksPick it if you are starting out with wacky rigging and want 30 five-inch worms in five colors, with hooks and a box, in one purchase. | Length:— | Pack count:30 | Color:— | Target species:Bass |
| DAMIDEL Senko Wacky Worms Assortment, 5.5 in and 4 in, 30-PackPick it if you want 30 Senko-style worms in two lengths and five mixed colors for wacky, Texas or Carolina rigs in fresh or salt water. | Length:— | Pack count:30 | Color:— | Target species:Bass, Panfish, Walleye, Pike & musky, Trout and Catfish |
| Yamamoto Zako Swimbait, 4 in, Green Pumpkin W/ Black/WhitePick it if you want a 4-inch swimbait trailer for a chatterbait or flipping jig, in a pack of six. | Length:4 in | Pack count:6 count | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN W/ BLACK/WHITE | Target species:— |
| XFISHMAN Wacky Worm Kit, Soft Plastic Stick Baits, 30-Pack, 3-6 in | Length:4 in | Pack count:30 | Color:— | Target species:Bass |
Common questions
What hook should I use with the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General 4 inch?
The 4 inch size is recommended on a finesse wide-gap hook, the same as the 5 inch size. The 6 inch size takes an offset worm hook instead. This Black Blue Fleck 4 inch bait fits the wide-gap hook, so it suits small finesse setups for bass.
How many baits are in a 4 inch Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General pack?
A 4 inch pack holds ten baits, the largest count of the three sizes. The 5 inch size comes in eight and the 6 inch in five. This Black Blue Fleck 4 inch bait has model number PBMSTG4-BBF and UPC 028632290033.
Is the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Black Blue Fleck 4 inch scented?
Yes. It carries Berkley's MaxScent formula, which adds scent dispersion to the PowerBait material. The bait falls slowly with a wiggle, so it works as a finesse stick bait in the 4 inch size, in black with blue flecks.
How does the 4 inch Black Blue Fleck compare with the 5 and 6 inch Generals?
It is the smallest size in the line, at 4 inches with ten to a pack, against 5 inches with eight and 6 inches with five. Its finesse wide-gap hook pairs it with the 5 inch size, while the 6 inch size uses an offset worm hook.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black/Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Pearl Black Hologram | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Candy Red, Green Pumpkin Party, Green Pumpkin/Black, Green Pumpkin/Chartreuse, Green Pumpkin/Watermelon, Watermelon Copper/Orange w/Red | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black, Black Blue Fleck, Black Blue Fleck/Blue, Cinnamon Purple, PurpleThis one | 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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