The Berkley PowerBait Chop Block: A New Era in Glide Baits

The Berkley PowerBait Chop Block isn’t just another lure on the market, it’s a complete reimagining of the glide bait. Glide baits have become one of the biggest innovations in bass fishing, known for their ability to attract not just fish, but big fish. What sets the Chop Block apart is its construction: instead of hard resin or wood, it’s built from Berkley’s soft PowerBait material, creating a lifelike feel and movement unlike anything else available.

 

Why a Soft Glide Bait Changes Everything

Traditional glide baits are rigid, limiting both their motion and how fish take them in. The Chop Block’s soft, collapsible body changes that dynamic completely. When a bass strikes, the lure compresses easily, allowing for deeper bites and better hook sets. The soft plastic also enhances its natural swimming motion — producing wide, smooth “S”-shaped glides that mimic real prey movements.

Despite its size, the Chop Block is surprisingly easy to cast. Its lightweight build means you don’t need heavy-duty gear to use it effectively. Anglers can fish it with standard rods, skip it under docks, or use roll casts with precision.

Another key advantage is the built-in PowerBait scent. Glide baits are known for drawing fish from a distance, but this one gives them a reason to commit. When bass bite, they taste the PowerBait formula and hold on longer, giving you more time to set the hook.

 

Sizes and Color Options

The Chop Block is available in 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch sizes, each designed for different fishing approaches:

• The 6-inch works perfectly for lighter setups or when targeting smaller forage.
• The 8-inch offers a versatile balance of size and casting ease, ideal for most conditions.
• The 10-inch is designed for trophy hunters who want to tempt the biggest bass in the water.

Each model comes in 14 detailed, hand-painted color patterns, inspired by natural prey like bluegill, shad, and crappie. Every lure features premium scale detailing and realistic finishes that add to its authenticity.

 

Smart Design from Front to Back

Berkley engineered the Chop Block with precision from nose to tail. Its paintbrush-style tail adds flash and natural resistance, mimicking a real baitfish tail in motion. The reinforced mesh joint connects the segments securely, giving the bait its fluid glide and preventing tearing even after repeated strikes.

Other smart details include oversized eyes that help trigger reaction strikes and a dual-hook harness system. Both the belly and tail hooks are secured with magnets and clips, reducing snagging during casts but releasing cleanly when a fish bites. This ensures solid hook-ups without giving fish leverage to throw the lure.

 

Easy to Customize and Control

One of the standout features of the Chop Block is how easily it can be modified. Anglers can customize color accents using markers, add weight to control sink rate, or adjust retrieve styles to match fish behavior.

Here are three common retrieves that work exceptionally well:

• Slow Reel: Produces a wide, lazy glide — great for calm or clear conditions.
• Fast Reel: Creates a tighter, more aggressive movement resembling a fleeing baitfish.
• Chop Retrieve: Short, quick jerks with pauses that keep the lure in the strike zone longer.

For advanced anglers, the 180-degree turn move is especially deadly — when the lure pivots to face pursuing bass, the visual trigger often seals the deal.

 

Final Thoughts

The Berkley PowerBait Chop Block combines the proven effectiveness of glide baits with the innovation of soft PowerBait material. It’s realistic, versatile, affordable (under $20), and designed to land bigger bass with more consistency.

If you’re ready to upgrade your arsenal and experience a true next-generation glide bait, the Chop Block delivers lifelike action, scent technology, and fish-catching power in one smart design.