Berkley 2021 Father's Day Gift Guide
This Father’s Day, give Dad the gift of a guarantee: bait that’s scientifically proven to catch more fish.
Berkley’s Father’s Day Gift Guide has all of the tackle your Dad needs to set more hooks and reel in bigger fish. Our easy-to-use baits are scientifically proven to catch more fish. Shop the list below to get Dad ready to hook that personal best.
Whether it’s his first time on the water or his millionth fishing trip, every father deserves to fish with the best bait.
Lab-developed by our own team of fish biologists and field-tested by professional anglers, every shape and size of Berkley bait is backed by decades of research. Our science-driven, hands-on approach spawned revolutionary advancements in the world of bait. With our exclusive PowerBait taste and potent MaxScent scent dispersal technology on his side, your Dad will be catching fish like a pro. Shop our top bait, line, and hooks for each species and help Dad catch more of his favorite fish this year.
Best baits for Smallmouth Bass
Help Dad hook those sporty smallies with bait that’s irresistible in shape, taste, and scent.
- AVERAGE WEIGHT: 2-4 LBS
- POPULATION: COMMON
- LOCATION: TEMPERATE ZONES OF NORTH AMERICA
- DIFFICULTY TO CATCH: MEDIUM
- FISHING TYPE: ARTIFICIAL BAIT
- SEASON: YEAR ROUND
-
PowerBait® MaxScent Flat Worm
Learn More -
Berkley Spy
LEARN MORE -
PowerBait® Power® Tube
LEARN MORE
Largemouth Bass
When there’s a 6-pounder lurking in the shallows, these baits will make even the wariest bass strike.
- AVERAGE WEIGHT: 3-5 LBS
- POPULATION: COMMON
- LOCATION: CONTINENTAL USA
- DIFFICULTY TO CATCH: MEDIUM
- FISHING TYPE: ARTIFICIAL BAIT
- SEASON: YEAR ROUND
-
Choppo
LEARN MORE -
PowerBait® Power Worms®
LEARN MORE -
PowerBait® MaxScent The General
LEARN MORE
Walleye
Walleye can be toothy, tough, and tricky to catch. Equip your father with the bait he needs to bring more walleye to the boat.
- AVERAGE WEIGHT: 6-12 LBS
- POPULATION: COMMON
- LOCATION: CANADA & NORTHERN UNITED STATES
- DIFFICULTY TO CATCH: MEDIUM
- FISHING TYPE: ARTIFICIAL
- SEASON: SPRING, FALL
-
Hit Stick
LEARN MORE -
Fusion19™ Snap Jigs®
LEARN MORE -
PowerBait® The Champ Minnow
LEARN MORE
Catfish
Hard-fighting catfish demand hard-fighting gear. These tacklebox essentials won’t let Dad down.
- AVERAGE WEIGHT: 7-15 LBS
- POPULATION: COMMON
- LOCATION: EASTERN & CENTRAL NORTH AMERICA
- DIFFICULTY TO CATCH: EASY
- FISHING TYPE: LIVE/CUT BAIT, ARTIFICIAL DOUGH
- SEASON: YEAR ROUND
-
PowerBait® Catfish Bait Chunks
LEARN MORE -
Trilene® Big Game™
LEARN MORE -
Fusion19™ Treble 1x Hooks
LEARN MORE
Trout
Often skittish and a little shy, hooking trout is made easy with these high-performance baits.
- AVERAGE WEIGHT (BROOK TROUT): 1-4 LBS
- AVERAGE WEIGHT (RAINBOW TROUT): 2-6 LBS
- POPULATION: COMMON
- BROOK TROUT LOCATION: EASTERN CANADA & NORTHEASTERN AMERICA, MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS, STREAMS AND RIVERS
- RAINBOW TROUT LOCATION: NORTH AMERICA, MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS WITH STREAMS & RIVERS
- DIFFICULTY TO CATCH: MEDIUM
- FISHING TYPE: ARTIFICIAL BAITS AND DOUGHS
- SEASON: SPRING, FALL, WINTER
-
PowerBait® Trout Bait Assortment
LEARN MORE -
Gulp!® Fat Floating Trout Worm
LEARN MORE -
PowerBait® Power Eggs® Floating Magnum Asst
LEARN MORE
Panfish
No matter if he’s catching bluegill or perch, Dad will put these versatile baits to work hooking all kinds of panfish.
- AVERAGE WEIGHT: 0.5LBS - 1LB
- POPULATION: COMMON
- LOCATION: THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA; SOME SPECIES HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED TO EUROPE AND SOUTH AMERICA
- DIFFICULTY TO CATCH: EASY
- FISHING TYPE: ARTIFICIAL & LIVE BAIT
- SEASON: SPRING, SUMMER, FALL
-
PowerBait® Chroma-Glow Crappie Nibbles
LEARN MORE -
Gulp! Alive!® Minnow
LEARN MORE -
Gulp!® Earthworm
LEARN MORE