An incredibly powerful drop shot bait, the Flat Worm is turning all kinds of heads. We dive deep into the success of this unique soft plastic and provide a complete Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Flat Worm review.
- 3.6 inches
- Finesse worm
- Maxscent is notably effective in making bass hold on for longer
- Optimized for drop shot with very realistic texture
Reasons to buy
- 3.6 inches is a small and ideal size for a finesse presentation. This makes this bait extremely effective for catching pressured bass
- The Flat Worm is optimized for drop shot and moves in a very lifelike manner when twitched on the bottom
- Anglers only have good things to say about Maxscent. Bass seem to hold on for longer when they bite, which is essential for when fishing weightless on a semi-slack line
- Incredibly attractive tail action as the nose falls to the bottom first
- Various color options for different water clarities
- This bait will also work well on various other techniques. Such as a wacky rig, shaky head, or even a weightless texas rig
- These baits smash Smallmouth, especially on drop shot
- Impressively durable for the size of the bait
Reasons not to buy
- These baits are reasonably expensive
- Otherwise, we haven't found any flaws in this bait!
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
The Maxscent Flat Worm by Berkley is without a doubt one of the most popular drop shot baits out there at the moment. An incredibly basic shape, but this bait just works. Berkley's Maxscent plays a large role in this. Bass seem to hold on for a bit longer because of this scent and formula, and anglers can't praise this feature enough.
It may be on the pricey side, but if you're into drop shot - you should have a bag of Flat Worms on board. Did we mention Smallmouth love it?
FAQ's
About the brand
Berkley is one of the few fishing companies that strictly adheres to the scientific process to develop products to give anglers the tools and the confidence to catch more fish. Berkley baits are scientifically proven to work, in the lab and on the water.
Berkley is one of the most well known and versatile brands in fishing, and they're always a solid chance when considering options.
