Artificial fishing baits offer anglers a convenient, effective bait that has been specially designed to attract and appeal to fish enticing them to bite. Artificial baits can have multiple advantages over natural bait – they will often stay on the hook better allowing them to be fished for longer, are available in a wide range of colours, scents and taste to appeal to the fish's various senses and are easier to store than live baits.
One of the most popular and effective artificial trout baits is the Berkley Powerbait range. Powerbait is a specially formulated dough bait that is available in a wide range of colours and flavours. Most Powerbait is buoyant, allowing it to pop up off the bottom when ledgering allowing the fish to find it easier. The most effective way to fish a dough bait is by rolling a small amount into a ball around the hook.
Artificial baits are also available in different shapes to imitate natural food items, such as imitation maggots, worms or fish.