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Berkley · Stick Baits (Senko-style)
Berkley PowerBait The General Stick Bait, 5 in, Black/Chartreuse
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 0.25 x 5 inches
Quick take
Eight 5 inch soft plastic worms with a slow fall and PowerBait scent that attracts bass.
The 5 inch Black/Chartreuse is a two-color Senko-style stick bait in the middle size of the Berkley General line, with eight baits in each pack. It falls slowly with a wiggle and carries MaxScent scent dispersion. A finesse wide-gap hook is the recommended rig for the 5 inch size, which suits a compact stick bait on a finesse setup. Its model number is PBMSTG5-BC, and its UPC is 028632919026.
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
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Beginner
Facts
| Length | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 8 count |
| Color | Black/Chartreuse |
| Fall rate | Slow fall |
| Scent | MaxScent dispersion |
| Recommended hook | Finesse wide gap |
| Model number | PBMSTG5-BC |
| UPC | 028632919026 |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley PowerBait The General Stick Bait, 5 in, Black/ChartreusePick it if you want a two-color black and chartreuse 5 inch stick bait for bass on a finesse wide-gap hook. | Length:5 in | Pack count:8 count | Color:Black/Chartreuse |
| Yamamoto Senko, 5 in, 10-Pack, Green Pumpkin/Black FlakePick it if you want a 5 inch green pumpkin Senko for bass that you will rig weightless, wacky or on a Texas rig. | Length:5 in | Pack count:10 ct | Color:GREEN PUMPKIN W/ LARGE BLACK FLAKE |
| Yamamoto 5" Senko Soft Stick Bait, 10-PackPick it if you want a 5-inch Senko in June Bug Purple with Emerald Flake for weightless or wacky bass fishing. | Length:5 in | Pack count:10 count | Color:JUNE BUG PURPLE W/ EMERALD FLAKE |
| 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:— |
Common questions
Is the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Black/Chartreuse a 5 inch bait?
Yes. The Black/Chartreuse color comes in the 4, 5 and 6 inch sizes, and this listing is the 5 inch size, in a pack of eight. It has model number PBMSTG5-BC and UPC 028632919026, and it uses the MaxScent scent dispersion formula.
What hook goes with the 5 inch Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Black/Chartreuse?
The 5 inch size is recommended on a finesse wide-gap hook, the same as the 4 inch size. The 6 inch size uses an offset worm hook instead, so a wide-gap hook is the right choice for this bait in the middle size.
How many baits come in the 5 inch Black/Chartreuse pack?
The 5 inch pack holds eight baits. The Black/Chartreuse color is also sold in 4 inch packs of ten and 6 inch packs of five, so this pack sits between the two. The bait falls slowly with a wiggle.
Does the Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Black/Chartreuse fall slowly?
Yes. It is a slow-falling stick bait with a wiggle as it drops. The 5 inch Black/Chartreuse is a Senko-style bait with MaxScent scent dispersion built in, so it fishes the same slow fall as the rest of the line.
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black/ChartreuseThis one | 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, Purple | 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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