{"product_id":"berkley-powerbait-nessie","title":"Berkley PowerBait Nessie | Soft Glide Bait","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBerkley PowerBait Nessie\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBerkley PowerBait Nessie\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the wide, natural swimming action of a traditional glide bait into a \u003cstrong\u003esoft-bodied design that can be fished around cover and in places where anglers may hesitate to throw an expensive hard glide bait\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBerkley designed the Nessie to make glide-bait fishing approachable while still giving experienced anglers a versatile big-bait presentation. It can be \u003cstrong\u003ecast, skipped and worked with a variety of retrieves\u003c\/strong\u003e, opening up docks, overhanging cover and other areas that aren't always practical with traditional hard glide baits. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSoft-Bodied Glide Bait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Nessie combines a realistic baitfish profile with the sweeping action anglers expect from a glide bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe soft construction gives the lure a different look and feel from conventional hard-bodied glide baits while allowing anglers to fish it more aggressively around structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWork it with a steady retrieve for a natural swimming presentation or manipulate the bait with rod and reel inputs to create \u003cstrong\u003eslides, direction changes and reaction-triggering movements\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSkip It Around Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of the Nessie's biggest advantages is where you can put it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBerkley specifically designed the bait so anglers can \u003cstrong\u003eskip, slide and cast it into areas traditional glide baits often can't reach\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes it particularly interesting around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhanging Trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeawalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaydowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass Edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-Water Bait Schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFour Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBerkley currently offers the PowerBait Nessie in \u003cstrong\u003e5\", 7\", 9\" and 11\" sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving anglers options ranging from relatively compact glide-bait presentations to true oversized trophy-fish profiles. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — The most approachable size for general bass fishing and situations where fish are feeding on smaller forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A versatile step up when you want a larger profile without committing to a true giant bait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A serious big-bait presentation for targeting larger predatory fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — The largest Nessie, designed around a substantial forage profile and trophy-fish applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePowerBait Attraction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs part of Berkley's PowerBait family, the Nessie combines its physical swimming action with Berkley's established \u003cstrong\u003ePowerBait scent-and-flavor technology\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat adds another element to a lure already designed to generate followers and reaction strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Inshore Potential\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Nessie is primarily a natural fit for \u003cstrong\u003elargemouth bass and other freshwater predators\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the larger baitfish profile also makes it interesting for selected inshore applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePotential targets include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargemouth Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeacock Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriped Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarpon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern Pike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Large Predatory Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBerkley's own customer feedback includes anglers reporting catches with the Nessie on both \u003cstrong\u003esnook and northern pike\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrating the bait's crossover potential beyond bass fishing. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow to Fish the Nessie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteady Retrieve\u003c\/strong\u003e — Let the bait's natural swimming action do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlide \u0026amp; Pause\u003c\/strong\u003e — Change retrieve speed and incorporate pauses to create a less predictable presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection Changes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use reel and rod inputs to make the Nessie change direction and trigger following fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip Under Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take advantage of the soft body and put the bait beneath docks and overhanging cover where large predators often wait to ambush forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-bodied glide bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural baitfish profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to glide and change direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be cast and skipped around cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerBait scent and flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative to traditional hard glide baits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 5\", 7\", 9\" and 11\" sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple forage-matching color patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater and crossover saltwater potential \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargemouth Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeacock Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarpon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriped Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePike \u0026amp; Musky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrophy-Fish Presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDock Fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-Water Fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig-Bait Fishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Choose the Berkley Nessie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTraditional glide baits can be extremely effective, but they're often \u003cstrong\u003eexpensive and intimidating to throw around heavy cover\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Nessie approaches the technique differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts soft-bodied construction allows anglers to put a glide-style presentation into places where they might not want to risk a premium hard bait, while the range from \u003cstrong\u003e5 inches all the way to 11 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the platform useful for everything from ordinary bass fishing to true big-bait applications. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePremier Tackle Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBerkley PowerBait Nessie is interesting because it isn't simply another swimbait\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's designed to bring glide-bait action into a softer, more versatile package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor bass fishing, the \u003cstrong\u003e5\" and 7\" models\u003c\/strong\u003e are the easiest places to start. The \u003cstrong\u003e9\" and 11\" Nessies\u003c\/strong\u003e move into true big-bait territory when you're specifically looking for a larger bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor Florida anglers, we also wouldn't overlook the Nessie for \u003cstrong\u003epeacock bass and snook\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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