Berkley PowerBait Maxscent Crud Craw & Stank-Bug

Berkley, the leader in fishing innovation, expands its tournament-proven PowerBait MaxScent lineup with the all-new Stank-Bug and Crud Craw. Berkley’s exclusive MaxScent formula adds the technology of scent release to soft plastic baits, expanding the strike zone and attracting more fish. Based on decades of scientific research, Berkley PowerBait MaxScent has been designed, tested in the lab, and proven on the water to deliver bites other baits won’t.

The Stank-Bug offers a compact profile with moderate action perfect for flipping and punching applications, while the Crud Craw presents a large profile with high action claws suitable for when anglers want a more aggressive presence amidst a variety of applications. Designed to become a staple in all anglers’ arsenal who demand performance and an edge against the competition.

Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Stank-Bug
The PowerBait MaxScent Stank-Bug makes a powerful entry into the soft plastic market with its versatile mid-sized craw profile, ideal for punching or flipping in heavy cover and a variety of other techniques. Featuring a moderate action and a streamlined body profile, it delivers reliable performance year-round. Powered by MaxScent’s proven taste and scent technology, it maximizes fish response. The innovative Stank-Bug design offers anglers a go-to bait, whether used as a jig trailer or on a Texas or Carolina rig.

KEY FEATURES

• COMPACT PROFILE: Perfect for when smaller presentations are key.
• VERSATILE: Design facilitates multiple ways to rig and fish across many techniques.
• MODERATE ACTION: Produced by easy to activate claws, ideal for when you need action and presence in the water without too much kick or water disturbance.
• SCENT MATTERS: Berkley’s exclusive PowerBait MaxScent formula adds the technology of scent release to the PowerBait formula expanding the strike zone, attracting more fish, and generating more bites.

Size: 3.5-inch
Colors: White Pearl • Brown Black Amber • Green Pumpkin Magic • Black Blue Fleck • Junebug • Green Pumpkin Blue • Blueberry Moonshine • Cold Blue Tan
MSRP: $8.99

Available: February 2025

Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Crud Craw
The PowerBait MaxScent Crud Craw is engineered to dominate waters with its bold, large craw profile and aggressive action. Designed to deliver a strong thump, it thrives in warm water conditions. This makes it an exceptional choice for Texas-rig applications or as a jig trailer. Infused with MaxScent’s signature taste and scent technology, the Crud Craw not only attracts fish but also increases strike frequency.

KEY FEATURES

• LARGE PROFILE: Perfect for when larger presentations are key.
• AGGRESSIVE ACTION: Produced by easy to activate claws, ideal for when you need action and propulsive presence in the water.
• SCENT MATTERS: Berkley’s exclusive PowerBait MaxScent formula adds the technology of scent release to the PowerBait formula expanding the strike zone, attracting more fish, and generating more bites.

Size: 4-inch
Colors: Black Blue Fleck • Hot Craw • Goat • Green Pumpkin • Green Pumpkin Blue Flake • Green Pumpkin Pearl White • June Bug • Peanut Butter & Jelly • Pumpkin Green Flake • Watermelon Red
MSRP: $8.99

Available: February 2025