Does Powerbait Actually Work?

A question that I often get asked, especially by people who are new to the world of trout fishing is, "Does Powerbait actually work?" And my answer is always the same. Yes it works as long as you are fishing for a certain type of trout in a certain type of water. Now truth be told with all of the innovations that Berkley has done with Powerbait that makes this unique trout bait available in many different shapes and sizes, my answer could probably be amended, but the fact of the matter is that when most people think of the term Powerbait, they are thinking of the bait that comes in little jars and is molded onto a fishing hook.

In the case of the Powerbait that comes in little jars, yes is does work, especially when you are still fishing in a lake, pond, or very slow moving current and the trout that you are fishing for have been stocked into that water. In my 25 plus years of experience fishing for trout, still fishing while using Powerbait as bait is a very effective trout fishing technique. However, if you are fishing for trout in a river or stream the Powerbait that comes in jars will be of little use to you. You are much better off using Powerbait trout worms or minnows in these types of scenarios.

But the bottom line is that, yes Powerbait actually works, as long as you are fishing in a certain type of water for a certain type of trout.