Spring/Early Summer 2026
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At the same time, the
whether it is covering
details stop right there. There is no product page, no final name, no specs, and no timeline. Nutt let the bait prove itself on the biggest stage, and what made it unique is kind of still under wraps.
“It’s pretty hard to keep a secret when that “secret” is part of the winning formula for a Bassmaster Classic champion.
water or targeting specific structure.
Dylan Nutt just became the second ever BASS Nation angler to win the Classic and the new Lab Series bait technology was on the end of his line for most of the event. It’s the best of our scientifically-proven best and it’s coming soon Stay
tuned!”
~ Berkley Fishing
WHY THE BERKLEY LAB SERIES MINNOW IS A BIG DEAL
The story of the Berkley
Lab Series Minnow ties directly
What can be pieced
into one of the most dominant
together is that it is now instantly a major player in the
performances at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic. Nutt put
forward-facing sonar minnow game, built for targeting fish
together a complete tournament, and Berkley’s prototype
that are moving and reacting in real time. Beyond that, the
bait played a major role in that success.
rest has not been shown yet, and that will keep us watching closely.
With a Bassmaster Classic win already connected to its name, the Lab Series Minnow has a ton of attention around
OTHER BERKLEY BAITS USED AT THE BASSMASTER CLASSIC 2026
Photo: Berkley Fishing
it. Anglers are watching closely for more details, and this bait has already shown what it can do when everything lines up on the
Berkley had a strong showing
water.
across the field, not just with the Lab Series Minnow. Anglers also used:
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But more than that, for anglers paying attention, this moment
• Berkley Stunna jerkbait
highlights how much
• Berkley Frittside crankbait
• Berkley CullShad
swimbait
influence minnow-style baits and sonar-driven techniques have in today’s tournaments. •
Each of these baits fits into
classic pre-spawn patterns,
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Photo: B.A.S.S.
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