Berkley Lab Series Minnow

The bait that helped Dylan Nutt secure his 2026 Bassmaster Classic victory, the Berkley Lab Series Minnow combines fully optimized scent, taste, color detail, and action into one of the most productive soft-plastic minnows you can tie on. Precisely poured in small batches with different layers, the Lab Series Minnow is crafted to attract fish and make them hold on like never before. Starting with a proven PowerBait taste layer, Berkley adds a MaxScent layer for prolonged scent release, then applies a proprietary exterior powder coating that instantly converts to slime when it contacts water. This unique slime immediately disperses a powerful scent release that can last up to 20–30 minutes, while the PowerBait and MaxScent layers take over once the slime has dissipated to continue providing a tantalizing scent for the life of the minnow.

The Lab Series Minnow features a streamlined baitfish profile with a lively forked tail and special internal air chamber to help maintain a proper posture during retrieval. Perfect for strolling with forward-facing sonar, the bait swims through the water with a natural body roll and fast tail quiver that draws attacks from trophy bass. To help preserve its effectiveness, each Lab Series Minnow is hand-laid in clamshell packaging to protect it from moisture and bending. Resulting from decades of scientific research and innovation, the Berkley Lab Series Minnow is truly a premium bait that delivers premium results.