Berkley PowerBait Natural Glitter Trout Dough Fishing Bait , 1.8 oz review and price compare 2025

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Color	Sunshine Yellow - Aniseed Scent
Brand	Berkley
Size	1.8 OZ
Material	Plastic
Style	Powerbait Natural Glitter Trout Bait

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PowerBait makes novice anglers good and good anglers great! scientists have spent over 25 years perfecting an irresistible scent and flavor - the exclusive PowerBait formula. Fish love PowerBait so much they hold on 18 times longer, giving you the time and confidence to Feel More Bites - Set More Hooks and Catch More Fish!

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2015
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Berkley
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WQV6YPR

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Questions about Berkley PowerBait Natural Glitter Trout Dough Fishing Bait , 1.8 oz

how big of a ball can a 10 " rainbow trout take? It takes a lot to float a #10 treble hook. Would a 10"er eat a 1" ball?

Answer: A ball about the size of a fresh cranberry should be more than sufficient. You could downsize to a #12 or # 16 hook easily. I've caught 25lb. lake trout on # 22 flies. A large hook doesn't necessarily mean you will catch a bigger fish. I hope this was helpful.

Answer: Ball size big enough to float hook. I would prefer that you use #14 or #16 hook.

I live in nys, is this bait work in streams and what kind/ Color ??

Answer: Yes it's a trout..bait. Chartreuse...is the hottest color... especially in murky water

Answer: I used it in ponds and streams

Answer: works in most lakes. I use crickets or grasshoppers in streams and small rivers

Do I roll a little ball and put it on the hook?

Answer: Yes. I put a dime sized ball or slightly larger of power bait and completely cover my hook.

Answer: Number 18 treble hook with a small ball maybe a half inch across at the most plus some garlic dip will do wonders remember when you eat something you don't put the whole steak in your mouth little bites at a time

Answer: Yes, I roll a small piece onto a small muddeye hook, then enough leader to ensure bait floats.

Answer: yes...just enough to cover hook.

are you able to ship to Singapore? if so what will the postage cost me? How long do i get to receive this item upon purchase?

Answer: No, we do not ship to Singapore.

Answer: No, sorry

Does this bait float?

Answer: Yes it does float.

Answer: Nope

we ordered 2 of these from you and only received one ~ Why??

could this work for carps?

Answer: We have a couple of grass carp in our trout pond and they never go after it so I would assume there is better bait for them.

Answer: No...tried it...carp like sweet baits

Answer: Sure, they eat just about any type of bait. They're not picky.

Is it reusable or one time use?

Answer: One time use. This is a dough bait. You form a ball on your hook or use a small ball sponge on the hook to roll in the dough bait. The bait dissolves in water.

Answer: It is reusable until you finish the jar.

Answer: Each piece is a one time use.

Answer: yes, just screw the lid back on. I have used my jar for several months now.

Can you use these with Treble Hooks?

Answer: it tells you right in the bag what size treble hook to use. #14 - #18

Answer: Yes, provided they are small ones.

Answer: yes #18 works best

Answer: yes

Is there a powerbait for inshore fishing, catching baitfish too?

Answer: Power bait nibbles stay more secure on the hook in rough or faster moving water. Color choice varies.

Answer: All I can tell you is that power bait needs to be flavored with garlic for awesome results

Answer: Works well,,green works sierra

Is this biodegradable/ non toxic?

Answer: Yes it’s biodegradable and non toxic

Why is Amazon selling this (Powerbait Twist) in such a small jar (1.1oz) when one can find it elsewhere for lessor price in a larger 1.75oz jar?

Is the hatchery pellet white or like a brownish color

Answer: Its brown and has worked a treat. Two big rainbow trout the first time I used it. I don't think that Amazon have the brown hatchery pellet available anymore which is a shame because I need to buy some more.

Answer: Hatchery pellet is a brown , tight lines

Does it contain organic or processed food which is unlawful on some MI trout lakes?

Answer: Read the label..daaaaaa

Does it work in salt water ?

Can trout actually digest this stuff?

Answer: They can, because it is a dough bait it will liquify in there system and is easily digested and passed without hurting them.

Answer: yes they do and its excellent bait for trout.

Answer: yes, I looked into it and called Berkley all the stuff I found said yes....corn is very bad for them though...

Answer: I don't know ,but when you clean then you find it in gullit .They also make a power bait that looks and smells like what they get fed in hatchery and it has no glitter or bright color

What shipping method do you use?

Can you catch anything salt water with it

Answer: for saltwater fishing, I would recommend the Berkley Gulp baits, not the trout paste, I hope this helps.

Answer: It's not made for Saltwater fishing, but I've never used it for Saltwater

What the difference between Trout nuggets and Trout nibbles

Answer: Nibbles stay on hook best. Scent is what really makes difference.

Why the heck so expensive? $12 for a $4 jar???

Does this float?

Answer: Not unless it uses a raft . Seriously though, they do sink.

Answer: Yes.

I live in Maryland and have mostly lake and river fishing. In the lakes we have some large mouth bass and other fish. Is this a good bait to start ?

Answer: Not for bass, you want the large worms not the dough powerbaits. If your targeting trout and potentially perch it will be good. Not totally sure about the perch part though.

Will they work for stock trout?

Answer: Yes. They work very well on stocked trout

Answer: Absolutely, I've caught many stocked trout along with a couple of 5 pounders, while all varieties work, I prefer the garlic scented.

Answer: Yes, I have caught to stocked rainbows this week using them.

Answer: Yes, they did for us.

Answer: Yes

Can i use it in saltwater like mediterranean sea or red sea ?

Answer: I have caught lots of rainbow trout in freshwater with this bait - it is awesome. But the other species in our local dams (like bass, curper, barbel, carp & tilapia) have never taken this bait. I have not tried it in sea water, so am not qualified to answer directly, but based on what I do know my gut feel is it may not be your best bet as a primary bait, but it is probably worth a try.

Answer: It's made primarily for Rainbow Trout, so any other fish fresh or saltwater would be questionable.

Answer: Made for freshwater. But can still work in salt water.

Answer: I don’t know I use it freshwater fishing and it’s great

Is this made with pvc plastic? if so, how can it be good for the environment?

Answer: It's dough. No plastic.

Why did I receive my bait... but inside was replaced with yellow play doh ?

Answer: return it if you ordered the eggs.

Does it stay fresh in container for long? Will it lose its scent over time?

Answer: Once opened you need to use it within a reasonable amount of time. It won't lose its scent, but it will get hard and unusable. I have encountered a couple of jars that were no good when I opened them. My advice is to buy from a tackle shop that sells a lot of this stuff and always has a fresh supply on hand.

Answer: Stays fresh quite a long while

Answer: It will lose its scent after awhile., then dry out.

Answer: I have mines for over a year now still smells like the first day I opened it

Answer: I've used it from one season to another & had no problem.This stuff really works.

Can I use this bait for to fish in Lake Michigan

Answer: No...michigan fish will not eat it.

Answer: I imagine you could use it in all the Great Lakes.I never fished the Great Lakes but if I did.I would try it.

Answer: How am I suppose to know that ?? I liver in PA.. Call your local fish and game commission

Answer: Sure. I have caught bass on it as well.

Answer: Yes. Used all the time.

Answer: Yes, you can.

Are trout the only fish that fall for this bait?

Answer: Depending on the time I'm fishing I'm either catching all trout or all catfish, but sometimes the catfish can't get enough of this stuff!

Answer: I've only caught Trout on Powerbait, but I had a few guys tell me that Catfish will occasionally bite on it.

Answer: Yes.

do they float?

Answer: Yes for awhile then sink

Answer: Yes

Will this work for panfish?

Answer: Yes

are there two jars for this item? Thx.

Has anyone used this product for Lake Trout?

Answer: All trout....Lakers...love it

Answer: Not that I'm aware of.

How many come in a pack?

Answer: 30-40

Answer: It's a large package I would say 30 pellets

Does this work in the summer or early fall? And if so how productive is this?

Answer: We have used it from early spring through the fall with good results.

Do you still sell Berkeley panfish paste sent

Answer: No

Do these expire? I bought these a year ago and I feel kind a hard

Answer: If you can get them on a hook they will still work!

Answer: No

Will this work on fish other than trout?

Answer: Iv caught sunfish and perch with it as well and a brown bullhead or 2

Can it be used to catch panfish?

Answer: I have never had panfish show any interest in it. It has been formulated primarily for Rainbow Trout. They do make a Crappie one that might work though, but I've never used it.

Answer: I have only ever caught trout with this bait, so I can't answer this question for sure. I've used it in dams with bass, curper, tilapia, carp, barbel and yellows - and none of them show any interest in it.

Why is it twice the price as the local bait store?

Can you catch bass with that

Answer: If you are really lucky. Try worms, lures or power worms ( a Berkeley product).

Answer: No, this trout bait only

Glass or plastic jar?

Answer: A sealed plastic jar.

Answer: Plastic Usually eggs are the only ones in glass jars

Answer: The jar is made out of a silica based substance.

Answer: Plastic.

Answer: Plastic

Answer: I believe this particular one was plastic

can i use it for saltwater fishing

Answer: Sure. Keep in mind this floats, unless you put a sinker on it.

Is it possible delivery to Dubai?

Answer: NO

What hook to use with this bait for trout?

Answer: If you are going to keep the trout, the best hook to use is a tiny #18 treble hook. If catch and release, use a #16 or #14 single hook with the barb pinched.

Answer: from number 8 to 4 but trout number 8 swallows very far inside and it is almost never possible to keep it alive

Answer: As small as possible, #6 or #8 or small treble. Be sure bait covers entire hook.

Do any of these have glitter in them?

Answer: No glitter but they are good to use to mix with glitter bait to make color change or less glitter

Do steelhead like this?

Answer: It would not surprise me at all. This past year I have caught trout, bluegill, smallmouth bass and even bullhead catfish on PowerBait. All fish seem to like it.

What is this made out of?

Answer: I believe PowerBait is soy-based. The actual formula is a secret. Whatever Berkley uses -- it works!

whats the best color to use? and does this bait also work for panfish?

Answer: While being formulated for trout (like what they feed trout in the hatcheries), we have caught MANY crappie with it. I like red or pink or chartreuse best. If targeting panfish, I would use white or more natural color. Hope that helps.

Answer: There really no wrong color. I've caught fish on the yellow pink and rainbow. I've only caught panfish on this bait. No trout yet, lol!

Answer: I always seem to have the best luck with the rainbow. I use other colors but they seem to hit rainbow most often, when rainbow is not working I use chartreuse or sherbet

Answer: Power bait with yellow flakes I know nothing about panfish

Answer: that product is generally not used for panfish.

Answer: rainbow w/ glitter has been the best for myself for catching trout, bream and perch won't bother it at all.

Answer: I know near me the glitter green is preferred because that is what the trout are fed at the hatchery before they stock the water.

Answer: Pink

What size is this powerbait item?

Answer: The jar is about the size of a small mustard jar, contains about half a tea cup full. The bait is sort of like soft Plasticine in consistency and it lasts a long time in water. This is manily in my humble experience, because no fish will touch it! I have Trout, Perch, Roach Rudd and Carp in my private lake in France and no fish has ever tried to take it when other baits work. I am old fashioned but give me Bread paste and Worms any day!

Product reviews of Berkley PowerBait Natural Glitter Trout Dough Fishing Bait , 1.8 oz

Lynn M. Veach : Got hits where other baits did not

Only thing that got a bit in 4 hours of fishing ???? the fish liked it. Can't wait to try it on the river.

Igor E. : Never caught any fish with it, but works great for temporarily patching leaks!

I had gone fishing with a friend of mine, and after we got a couple hundred yards offshore, I noticed a good amount water leaking into the boat. After some quick thought, I took a good clump of this PowerBait, and put it over the leak in the boat. It held great for the four hours that we were out! While I don’t recommend doing this (and I did fix the leak properly after we got back), it worked great for this in a pinch.

Jack's Raging Review : Best bait you can buy literally!!

I have been using Powerbait for about 3 years and ever since, I never come home empty handed. These are special for trout and boy do they work!!! just have a few bottles of this with you and a few spinners and you literally don't need anything else to capture some nice trout. this bait is to trout what Crack is to Tyrone Biggums. I mean Damn this bait is good!! and by good is I have had moments where it takes me longer to put the bait on the hook, than it takes me to catch a trout.

Kenny : better than the dough

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Rob : Best trout bait that actually works that I've found!

I see and hear a lot of other fisherman swear by that powerbate goop stuff in a little jar, the bright pink and green and yellow stuff you form over a hook but I've personally never even once caught anything at all on that stuff in my local area. Even panfish avoid that bright colored stuff here. This stuff actually produces bites! Especially for stocked trout even if they're released and in a wild stream. These are extremely similar to what they're fed at the hatchery so they know it's food and go after it. Using this stuff even at hatcheries I'm standing next to others fishing using the bright colored stuff who are sitting there bored to death while I'm reeling in fish after fish.

The con is that there aren't a whole lot of them in the packaging, there's definitely enough to catch a creel limit several times before having to restock. Which is probably something I'll be doing. I have yet to try these at a stocked lake near me that's infamously extremely difficult to catch fish out of. They're definitely there and there's some big ones, but other than a few days around when they're stocked getting them to bite anything rarely to never happens. I have faith this bait might be the trick for waterways like that.

z-man : Nope

Stinks…..got nothing and caught nothing after using 10 different times

Frank : Did not have success

I'm sure other people have had success but I've used it four times without any success. Plus the glitter gets all over you. It's like you've been at a strip club. Lol

Richard Crumpton : Use Other Power Baits Instead

I was fishing within 2-miles of a trout hatchery in Branson. I fed real fish pellets to trout in the hatchery and they'd fight over the stuff. Tried these Trout Nuggets in Lake Taneycomo, where hatchery Rainbows and Browns are released and never got a nibble. White, pink and chartreause Power Bait worked day and night.

kilted thrower : Got it for my daughter cause she wanted pink bait

Got it and gave it to my daughter. She loves it to death. Doesn't care if she catches anything or not cause it's pink.

Robert Thompson : Works well like other power baits

Nice to have in putty form to how much you want. Lasts in the water and the stocked trout in Pa. certainly like it. Have not caught a native trout on it yet.

Kaya : amazing

I don't know why they like this stuff but they sure do!

KATHLEEN : Stock trout secret weapon

Love this bait. It looks exactly like what the hatchery feeds their stock trout. Use a small treble hook make a little ball. let it dry in the sun. It will sink if not dry. Need it to float and it does when dry. Tie on line and present. This will be your go to in ponds and stocked lakes

Brett R. : Catches trout

This bait caught numerous lake and river trout up to 6 pounds. Gold Vein, Silver Vein, and Salmon Peach are top producers for big trout in the Eastern Sierras in California.

John Russo : John russo

I have been using this fishing date Altru out last year but I have not caught anything with it I do not know if it works or if it's me but when I use a different bait I catch fish so I do not know what really is going on so I'm going to give it only 3 stars because I have been fishing with it and I am not having any good luck with it

KATHLEEN : Stock trout secret weapon

Mike P : Stockers are looking for food like they had in the hatchery.

This is it. Use it with some garlic gell at the top of the hook and you will catch stock trout. I use a slip weight and a light hook so it floats from the bottom. If you use the treble hook like they suggest it wont float.

Torie : Bit one bite

Not even a nibble.

Igor E. : Never caught any fish with it, but works great for temporarily patching leaks!

Mike P : Stockers are looking for food like they had in the hatchery.

Leanna : Playdough that falls off easily.

Good scent but does not stay on well. Not worth it. Return.

chas : IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!!

Standing Bear lake (Omaha Nebraska) was recently stocked with 7000 trout. I was the only one catching them using the Floating Mice Tails and I put a dab of Powerbait glitter on as well. However, the mice tails were doing it on it their own. Got my limit in less than an hour.

Klotzie : Message From The Trout Master

Fishing crooked Creek wildlife Management area Woodlawn Virginia for 6 days last week. First cast of the fourth morning. 11 lb rainbow. The Trout Master has spoken

FJM : Works great, stays on the hook, not stale

You can usually find these a little cheaper at Walmart, but the selection on Amazon is pretty darn good. I used this color (orange) over the weekend and it was fresh and stayed on the hook. I highly recommend the following colors for trout in Northern California: Orange, Rainbow, Green (garlic), Pink, and Yellow. I have had success using powerbait for years and when you pair with a trebble hook, it can be deadly good. Use with about an 18 inch leader of 4-6lb floro line.

Byron J. Guidry : Great assortment to test what the fish like

This was a great assortment of colors and flavors to determine what is worked ng that day at a fishing spot. Cheaper than sporting goods stores!

russell sharp : Great Trout Bait

Used this bait on recent vacation trip to Colorado. Lost count how many brook and rainbow trout were caught using this. We did run out and had to buy more locally. Got a straight yellow one too as there was only one multi-color left, though the fish didn't seem to dig the single-color non-glitter one as much.

Aaron K. Garrett : Keep a jar in your gear, you never know when you might use it.

I do not prefer to fish with power bait. However, I do know it works and it lasts FOREVER! I keep a few jars (Orange and Pink) around just in case. I have had both jars for several years now and every now and then I will use it and I almost always catch trout. I use it with a slip sinker and a fine wire treble hook. The treble hook holds the bait better than a single hook and you can cast it farther. I put enough Powerbait on to float the hook and use a 2-foot leader. Trout are nomadic and cruise around a lake. When they see a bright ball of Powerbait suspended off the bottom they will often take it. I have caught some pretty big trout using this method.

linda : Works great ...

Does exactly what it says!! Smelly. Works great though. Price is ok. My son loves using this stuff he says it works great compared to other brands. Would definitely buy again.

Killaani ❤'z Tofu ???? : Not sure if we will purchase again

Ok for the value of money but have not caught nothing the pass weekend with it. Kept falling off no matter how we did it, which was terrible. Not much smell to it and easy yes. Caught with nightcrawlers though.

Ernest T. : #1 power bait.

The scent is really effective.

Kenny : better than the dough

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Ken : Trout love it

Seems like the trout love this stuff so I do too. Only wish it was a little less expensive as it seems overpriced. Tried to make some homemade but not as good as the real thing.

Valerie Lemus : Garlic scent is popular apparently..

After going to every sporting goods store, bait shop, and gas station in my area, it was clear that garlic scented power bait was non out of stock everywhere. Thank you for saving my husband's fishing trips. Took awhile to get here, but it's here, it's sealed and in good condition.

Lynn M. Veach : Got hits where other baits did not

Only thing that got a bit in 4 hours of fishing ???? the fish liked it. Can't wait to try it on the river.

Karson Davis : Favorite power bait of all time

this is my favorite power bait of all time. it has a strong sent to it. that attractive fish really well. holds onto your hook really nice. I've caught so many trout on this power bait highly recommend it

Adam : Not impressed with powerbait ????????

Powerbait has left me skunked more times than not. Even trying all the different colors and different styles of rig setups and using very thin fluro line the stuff only works good if they are very freshly stocked fish and they are very plentiful. After the Trout been in the water a few days they won't even touch this. Salmon eggs and worms never let me down. Even plain marshmellow or corn are better.

MarkM : Mmmmmm trout

Awesome trout bait. Never thought it worked until I used it. Every time I go out I expect to catch something. Thanks!

Tommy : I got a full pack

I don't know if it was intended but I got a whole pack of 6 if it was intended then this is good value

Torie : Bit one bite

Not even a nibble.

Ashley : Powerbait does it agin

I have been using Powerbait for many, many years. I discovered the garlic formula about 3 yrs ago & it has been a real trout catcher. This & the cheese scent / flavor are my two favorite dough baits for trout. Will continue to buy as long as its made & as long as it continues to catch fish

Frank : Did not have success

I'm sure other people have had success but I've used it four times without any success. Plus the glitter gets all over you. It's like you've been at a strip club. Lol

Brandon R. : Decent bait

I bought this bait to use to catch trout. I was using this bait but did not have any luck catching fish. I used worms and it worked well and I caught fish. I would probably not use this bait again.

Byron J. Guidry : Great assortment to test what the fish like

This was a great assortment of colors and flavors to determine what is worked ng that day at a fishing spot. Cheaper than sporting goods stores!

J. Hardman : WV rainbow trout

First time using such a product. This bait worked great in WV mountain streams on my vacation last week. Caught 4 rainbow trout and kept 3 (13-16” long). Interesting how bait floats. Would definitely use again on next trout fishing trip.

Jack's Raging Review : Best bait you can buy literally!!

Christopher T. : Best trout bait

In the peak of the trout season this garlic scent is hard to come by. In the Pacific Northwest it is a very go to scent. I would always recommend this to anyone wanting a trout fishing bait. It’s a good value for the product. A little cheaper then local stores. And with prime was free shipping for me.

STVRSZ : Rainbow Glitter Extra Scent does the job very well.

I just went out today and limited out within three hours with the rainbow glitter extra scent. Highly recommended. I rigged 4lb mono with TWO split shots(2 inches apart) about six inches above a gold size 8 Eagle Claw fine wire Aberdeen hook. Once I figured out they were on the bottom, they just started hitting.Good Times

linda : Works great ...

Does exactly what it says!! Smelly. Works great though. Price is ok. My son loves using this stuff he says it works great compared to other brands. Would definitely buy again.

Kurt : A+ Proof in results

So I’ve bought a few jars of this brand but in different flavors and colors. It seems this particular flavor and color combo works best. Proof is in the results. Its brighter and has flecks too. I just started fishing trout and combined this with techniques from YouTube. Avoid the bland colors.

T. Michael : For hatchery trout, there's nothing better.

TWRA stock a local pond twice every winter. The first year my friends and I went, we caught nothing even though we saw other people reeling in the rainbows. I asked, and was told to use THIS product. Every year since (six years now) including THIS year, we catch our limit within an hour or two. I have literally sat at the bank pulling in a fish every few minutes while people beside me who were there before I arrive (and will stay after I'm gone) don't get so much as a nibble. Our pond is seasonal, opening back on Jan. 1st (it will close in early March) and so far I've ordered a jar of this every week since opening day (bringing home 21 trout every weekend in the process.)

I've seen people try other brands, other baits, lures, live bait, and NOTHING comes close to the effectiveness of this product.

GoldenWize : Great bait for stocked trout

This is my secret weapon for stocked trout in lakes. Stocked trout hit this bait fast and hard. The dough is easy to form and put on the hook. I also like how it doesn't smell awful like some other brands. I get 1-2 fishing trips from one container. PowerBait is easy to use for kiddos too. There is nothing better then a good day on the lake fishing.

Pros:
Easy to use and form
Works excellent for stocked lake trout
Doesn't smell bad
Stays on the hook well even when casting hard

Cons:
None

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