Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Soft Bait - Deadly on Bass

In this review the Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Kit earns a place in the tackle box for anglers targeting bass and walleye that prefer a lifelike, high-action swimbait. Designed with input from two-time Bassmaster Classic winner Jordan Lee, the kit's single biggest selling point is the combination of a large thumping paddletail and Berkley's PowerBait scent that encourages longer, more committed bites. For fishermen looking for a realistic profile and a weedless-friendly flat back, this soft bait delivers straightforward performance on a variety of retrieves.

Key Features

• Pro angler design: The Champ Swimmer was developed with Jordan Lee, giving it a proven shape and action favored by tournament anglers for bass and walleye.
• PowerBait infusion: The soft plastic is infused with Berkley PowerBait scent to help keep fish on the hook longer after the initial strike.
• Lifelike profile: High-definition colors and a flat back make the bait look like real forage and allow for easier weedless rigging and hidden hook points.
• Thumping tail action: A large paddletail displaces more water for pronounced vibration and attraction on steady or twitchy retrieves.
• Fusion19 swimbait jigheads: The kit includes two Fusion19 jighead hooks built at a 40-degree angle with forged metal for natural presentation and added strength.

Who It's For

The Champ Swimmer Kit is aimed at anglers who fish for bass and walleye and prefer soft plastics that combine scent, realistic color, and strong tail action. It suits weekend anglers and tournament competitors who want a ready-to-fish option with matched Fusion19 jigheads for proper hooking and presentation.

Anglers who primarily use hard baits, or those who need a wide variety pack of sizes may want to look elsewhere; this kit focuses on a specific swimbait profile and includes two matched jigheads rather than a broad selection of weights or lengths.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Strong tail vibration from the large paddletail that draws strikes on both slow and medium retrieves.
• PowerBait scent increases hookup retention, giving more time to set the hook.
• Flat back and high-definition colors provide a realistic, weedless-friendly profile.
• Includes Fusion19 jigheads built for natural presentation and added lateral strength.

Cons

• Kit includes a limited number of jigheads and baits, so serious anglers may need multiple kits for longer trips.

Specifications

Product	Berkley PowerBait The Champ Swimmer Kit
Intended species	Bass and walleye
Bait type	Soft plastic swimbait with paddletail
Scent	Infused PowerBait formula
Jighead included	2 Fusion19 swimbait jigheads (40-degree)
Profile	Flat back, lifelike high-definition colors

Our Verdict

The Champ Swimmer Kit is a focused, effective choice for anglers after a high-action, lifelike soft swimbait that benefits from PowerBait scent and pro-angler input. It is good value for those who want a ready-to-go combination of bait and matched Fusion19 jigheads for targeting bass and walleye, though long outings may require extra packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the kit come with jigheads?
Yes, the kit includes two Fusion19 swimbait jigheads engineered at a 40-degree angle with forged metal for strength.

Is the bait scented?
Yes, the soft plastic is infused with Berkley's PowerBait scent to help fish hold on longer after biting.

Is this bait weedless?
The flat back profile is well suited for hiding hook points and rigging weedless, though actual weedless setup depends on angler rigging choices.