Let me start by saying this: if you're tired of coming home empty-handed after a trout fishing trip, the Berkley PowerBait Glitter Trout Bait might just be your new best friend. I've tested this stuff in multiple conditions, and here's the real deal.

The glitter factor is no joke – it genuinely mimics fish scales, creating flashes that trout can't resist. I watched rainbows dart toward my line like it was dinner time at their favorite restaurant. The scent dispersion tech works as advertised too; even in murky water, fish homed in on my bait within minutes.

Moldability gets an A+. Unlike some dough baits that crumble, this stays put on your hook beautifully. I've formed everything from tiny pea-sized balls to worm-like shapes depending on conditions. Pro tip: smear some on your fingers before handling your gear to mask human scent – this little trick increased my bites noticeably.

Now for the not-so-great part: these fish LOVE it too much. Multiple times I've had trout swallow hooks deep, making catch-and-release nearly impossible unless you're lightning-fast with your hook set. If you're fishing for dinner, great! For conservation-minded anglers... maybe keep some pliers handy.

The rainbow color worked wonders during daylight but completely flopped at night under park lights (despite what the glitter might suggest). Switching to garlic scent after dark proved more effective in my tests.

Is it perfect? No. But when conditions align – especially in stocked lakes – this bait turns fishing into catching. Just be prepared to re-stock frequently because successful trips mean going through jars faster than expected!