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

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Product overview

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

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New Tequila Colors feature either worm or garlic worm scent with a fishable "Tequila Worm" in the jar

product description

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

behzad : the color

When you order this power bait make sure they send you yellow not beige , that is what I got, I kept it as there is too much trouble returning a bottle of power bait

Thomas : 1st use caught a rainbow trout. Great product

First use, caught a rainbow trout in stocked pond after about 20-30 minutes. Was a good size! That garlic scent is strong, they must like it. It floats, just make sure to put enough on the hook to get it to float, then attach a weight from hook with desired distance. It will float off bottom, great for stocked ponds. Can’t wait to catch more with it.

J C : Catches rainbows

4 stars just because this is way more expensive than a local Walmart, but hey, I didn't have to drive to the store. Rainbows really like power bait in the green color lately. The green with the glitter in it is actually more effective than this. Combined with a nightcrawler, I have had tons of bites and actually caught a few.

yang408 : Works well

This is my go to bait. When they stock, I limit out often. I have not used anything else since I found that this works really well. I would recommend.

Paul West : Note these are nibbles

I didn’t catch that these were trout nibbles. They’ll still do the job, though.

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.

Paul West : Note these are nibbles

I didn’t catch that these were trout nibbles. They’ll still do the job, though.

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

rick a. : Buyer beware

Powerbait is great. But it took almost a month to get gere The seller was not responsive to my inquiries when emailed or called. I will not buy bait from a bike shop again.

FJM : Works Great!

You can usually find these a little cheaper at Walmart, but the selection on Amazon is pretty darn good. I used this color (Pink&Yellow) 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.

FJM : STRONG smell of Garlic. Which is a good thing.

You can usually find these a little cheaper at Walmart, but the selection on Amazon is pretty darn good. I used this color (GARLIC/Green) 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.

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.

Legitly67 : Stays on your hook really well!!!

I fish Citico Creek a lot through out the year. This product works great up there and on the Tellico side also. The hatchery fish are fed brown pellets since birth. That is all they are used to. So when you wrap some of this brown putty around your hook into a little ball the trout goes crazy for it. It stays on your hook better than any other brand I have tried also and I have tried them all it seems. It has a scent and flavor the trout seemed to really like.

Me : For the WIN!

Always bring Powerbait when we head into the mountains fishing, I have always had luck with the rainbow. I caught a pretty nice one using this bait!

Grandpa & Grandma Sale : Trout magnet

Pretty easy to use. Wash your hands in sand and creek water before handling, don't want suntan lotion or other scents to mix in your bait. Ball it up into the size you need above the hook and slid it down.

D Hano : Nice product, worked when nothing else did

Late in the year when the trout are feeding on snails this worked when nothing else
Seemed to. Got solid strikes and nice rainbow trout
Couldn’t find it at any local stores, will be ordering more

Kenny : better than the dough

Hello Amazon,
I don't shop Amazon products that often now, please disable my Prime membership auto-renewal, thank you.
Kenny

Grandpa & Grandma Sale : Trout magnet

Nathan N : JUST WHAT THE TROUT ORDERED

Was in a rush to get some powerbait for a trout fishing clinic my kids were going to, so I got this one. Arrived quickly and the trout at these clinics love garlic scented power bait. We caught our limit in no time and kids are happy. That's what it's all about.

Kerry Oldfield : Fish love it!

We use this in a small pond by our house. Lot of sun fish and small trout. We get bites almost instantly! And it's not slimy like worms, so my 7 year old daughter is able to bait her own hook.

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.

yang408 : Works well

This is my go to bait. When they stock, I limit out often. I have not used anything else since I found that this works really well. I would recommend.

Grandpa & Grandma Sale : Trout magnet

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.

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.

Edward Greff : Get Green

I read an article that stated just about any of these baits will catch Trout. However, the author thought that four baits stood out.
They are: Chartreuse, Rainbow, Lime Twist and Hatchery Pellet. Just back from fishing in Colorado using these baits. Comparing these four colors to others I already had I would tend to agree. The Chartreuse and Lime Twist were particularly productive for me.

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!

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

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.

Joe B : works

Great product, works well on trout, use it every time.

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.

B : Falls off hook

I bought it because of mostly good reviews. I don't know if I got a bad jar but it's very dry and airy feeling and hard to make a ball out of. If you do manage to get it on the hook when you cast it out it flies off. Totally pointless

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.

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!

William Perez : Compre

Wow ,wow,wow esto es una excelente inversión. Nunca he pescado tanto en mi vida que con esta cosa .desde el primer lanzamiento una gran trucha de 2 lb .no tengo fhotos de ella porque no le tome ninguna porque estaba lloviendo el ese momento pero 1% efectiva de hecho compre 3 frascos más .

Alex : This along with pink glitter powerbait are my favorite lures. I use it in a bottom rig ...

This along with pink glitter powerbait are my favorite lures. I use it in a bottom rig here on Chattahoochee river. This one is best for when the water a little bit muddy.
Overall - nothing beats Powerbait, but this listing on Amazon is a great deal and beats prices of Bass Pro Shop and even Walmart. Thanks for this!

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.

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

Wurms : WOWZERS!

I went camping and added a jar of this to my tackle. Wondered up and down a shallow river for a couple hours, me using salmon eggs, and my brother a dardevle. Caught nothing. Switched to the Powerbait and in a couple minutes caught a trout. Got my hook, added some more Powerbait and in a couple minutes had caught another one. My brother switched to powerbait and instantly had one hooked. We pulled six trout out of a small fishing hole in about 15-20 minutes. Went back to camp, and my 5 yr old niece wanted to fish. I got her little disney fishing pole set up and threw on some powerbait. After 10 minutes or so, she had a trout.

This stuff is amazing!

Amazon Customer : Didn't enjoy

I honestly just wanted to try something away from the normal live bait but this wasnt it. They very easily come off of the hook. I haven't caught anything with these. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, I dont know. But I wouldn't buy again.

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

Roderick : Did not work

I was very disappointed in this PowerBait. I thought since the stocked trout were feed a similar product. They would like this. I never even got a nibble. I have tried other colors in the PowerBait product line that worked. Thus far this has been a waste of money.

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.

Kerry Oldfield : Fish love it!

We use this in a small pond by our house. Lot of sun fish and small trout. We get bites almost instantly! And it's not slimy like worms, so my 7 year old daughter is able to bait her own hook.

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.

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.

William Perez : Compre

LisaMv : Bad bait? Smells like chemicals not natural

Don't buy from Amazon! Got this corn yellow powerbait but it smelled very chemically, not natural and definitely not at all like corn. Maybe it was a bad of expired batch, but fish were turned off by this stuff! Got a different container of Powerbait from a local fishing sporting store and it smells much more natural.

behzad : Interesting color misture

Honestly I have not used power baits for a long time but this past fishing trip, showed me that fish attack power bait more than mice tail that I have always used for the past 5 years. Possibly trouts like the dough better these day or changed their preferences, Lady of the lake knows, no matter using some old power baits in my tackle box was really productive. So that is why I ordered whole bunch of Berkley power baits from amazon. I believe this fall and winter I'll be coming home with my limits every time that I fish.
I recommend berkley power bait as they stick to the hook longer than other products in the market.

Mary G : Kinda spendy but it catches fish

Catching fish...kinda expensive, but couldn't find it in stores. Arrived on time and packaged well. Gotta go fishin' again.

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