Berkley PowerBait Chop Block

The Berkley PowerBait Chop Block is a premium soft-bodied glide bait designed to give anglers control over everything from a wide, slow glide to a fast, erratic chopping action.

Built around a tall, broad baitfish profile, the Chop Block imitates larger forage such as gizzard shad and panfish, giving bass anglers a substantial meal-sized presentation without the rigid action of a traditional hard glide bait.

Available in 6", 8" and 10" sizes, the Chop Block combines a slow-sinking soft body with a mesh-reinforced joint, premium components and Berkley's integrated Fusion19 hook system.

Soft-Bodied Glide Bait

The Chop Block takes the familiar glide-bait concept and builds it around a soft body.

That gives the bait a more natural appearance and movement while maintaining the side-to-side action anglers expect from a glide bait.

The soft construction also allows the lure to move differently than a conventional hard-bodied glide bait, giving anglers another presentation for pressured fish that have seen plenty of traditional swimbaits.

Wide Glide or Tight Chop

One of the Chop Block's biggest strengths is its versatility.

With a slower, controlled retrieve, the bait can produce a wide sweeping glide.

Increase the retrieve speed or add sharper rod and reel inputs and the Chop Block transitions into a faster, tighter chopping action.

That lets you change the personality of the lure without changing baits.

Use the wider glide when fish are following or when you want the lure to spend more time in the strike zone.

Move toward the tighter, erratic action when fish are actively feeding or when you want to trigger a reaction strike.

Tall, Broad Forage Profile

Berkley designed the Chop Block with a tall, broad body profile that imitates larger forage such as:

• Gizzard Shad

• Bluegill

• Other Panfish

• Large Baitfish

That larger profile makes the Chop Block particularly attractive when targeting quality bass that are feeding on substantial forage.

Instead of trying to imitate every baitfish in the lake, the Chop Block presents fish with a legitimate meal.

Slow-Sinking Design

The Chop Block uses an optimized slow-sinking fall rate.

That gives anglers time to work the bait naturally through the water column rather than having it immediately drop out of the strike zone.

Pause the retrieve and allow the lure to slowly descend.

Resume the retrieve and transition immediately back into its gliding or chopping action.

That ability to combine horizontal movement with controlled pauses can be especially effective around deeper edges, points, grass lines and suspended fish.

Fusion19 Hook System

Berkley equips the Chop Block with an ultra-sharp Fusion19 treble hook and integrated Fusion19 stinger hook system.

The stinger is held securely against the bait using an integrated locking magnet, while a hook-retention clip helps keep the hook system properly positioned during casting and retrieving.

When a fish strikes, the system is designed to provide dependable hook exposure and penetration without compromising the lure's swimming action.

Mesh-Reinforced Joint

Soft glide baits need flexibility to move naturally, but the joint also has to withstand repeated casting and fish strikes.

Berkley addresses that with a mesh-reinforced joint design engineered to maintain flexibility while improving durability.

That reinforcement helps the Chop Block maintain its swimming action while standing up to the punishment associated with fishing a large soft glide bait.

Premium Brush Tail

The Chop Block is finished with a brush-style tail that adds subtle secondary movement behind the bait.

That tail continues moving as the body glides, chops and pauses, helping complete the natural baitfish profile.

Combined with Berkley's detailed custom-painted finishes, it gives the lure a convincing appearance from nose to tail.

Choosing the Right Chop Block Size

6" Chop Block

The 6-inch is the most approachable size in the family.

It's a great choice for:

• Everyday Bass Fishing

• Smaller Forage

• Pressured Lakes

• Anglers New to Glide Baits

• Lighter Big-Bait Setups

If you're entering the glide-bait category, the 6" is a logical place to start.

8" Chop Block

The 8-inch moves firmly into big-bait territory while remaining a highly fishable size.

We like it when targeting:

• Quality Largemouth Bass

• Fish Feeding on Larger Shad

• Bluegill-Oriented Bass

• Bigger Forage

• Trophy-Class Fish

For many dedicated glide-bait anglers, the 8" provides an excellent balance of profile and fishability.

10" Chop Block

The 10-inch Chop Block is the full meal.

This is the size we'd choose when the goal is specifically targeting large fish with a large forage presentation.

It requires appropriate tackle and isn't intended to be an everyday finesse bait.

When bass are keyed on substantial forage—or you're deliberately hunting a trophy—the 10" gives them a presentation that's difficult to ignore.

Where to Fish the Chop Block

The Chop Block can be especially effective around:

• Grass Edges

• Points

• Docks

• Laydowns

• Standing Timber

• Drop-Offs

• Creek Channels

• Offshore Structure

• Bluegill Beds

• Shad Schools

• Suspended Fish

• Open Water

The key is having enough room to let the lure glide and change direction naturally.

How to Fish the Chop Block

Slow Glide

Use a controlled retrieve and allow the lure to sweep from side to side.

This is an excellent presentation when fish are following but not aggressively feeding.

Chop It

Increase the retrieve speed and use sharper inputs to create a tighter, more erratic action.

That sudden directional movement can trigger reaction strikes.

Pause It

Stop the retrieve and allow the slow-sinking bait to descend naturally.

Then restart the lure with a sudden movement.

That change from a falling bait to an escaping bait can be a powerful trigger.

Change Your Cadence

Don't lock yourself into one retrieve.

Glide it.

Pause it.

Chop it.

Speed it up.

Slow it down.

One of the Chop Block's biggest advantages is the ability to change its action based on how you manipulate the bait.

Features

• Soft-bodied glide bait

• Available in 6", 8" and 10" sizes

• Tall, broad forage profile

• Mimics gizzard shad and panfish

• Wide, slow gliding action

• Fast, tight chopping action

• Slow-sinking design

• Mesh-reinforced joint

• Fusion19 treble hook

• Integrated Fusion19 stinger system

• Magnetic stinger retention

• Hook-retention clip

• Premium brush tail

• Detailed custom-painted finishes

• Designed primarily for bass and big-bait fishing

Best For

• Largemouth Bass

• Big Bass

• Trophy Bass

• Glide Bait Fishing

• Swimbait Fishing

• Gizzard Shad Lakes

• Bluegill & Panfish Forage

• Grass Lines

• Points

• Docks

• Offshore Structure

• Open Water

• Suspended Fish

Why Choose the Berkley Chop Block?

The Chop Block gives anglers something different from a traditional hard glide bait.

Its soft body, reinforced joint and controllable action allow it to move from a wide sweeping glide to a tight, erratic chop depending on how you fish it.

That makes it approachable enough for someone learning to fish glide baits while still providing the control and versatility experienced big-bait anglers want.

Add the integrated Fusion19 stinger system and three size options, and Berkley has built the Chop Block as much more than a novelty oversized soft plastic.

Premier Tackle Take

The Berkley PowerBait Chop Block is a serious big-bass bait, but you don't have to be a dedicated glide-bait fisherman to use it effectively.

That's one of its biggest advantages.

Start with a slow retrieve and learn how the bait wants to glide. Once you understand the movement, begin mixing in pauses and faster handle turns to make it change direction and chop.

For most anglers getting started, we'd look at the 6" Chop Block.

If you're already comfortable fishing larger swimbaits and want a more substantial profile, move to the 8".

The 10" is the commitment bait—it's for anglers intentionally putting a big presentation in front of big fish.

The ability to go from a slow, natural glide to an aggressive chopping action is what separates this bait from a lot of conventional soft swimbaits.

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