Museum Archive: Berkley Atomic Pulse Tube soft bait, Black / Gray fishing #6022

Measuring exactly 1 1/2" (4cm) in length, these soft plastics come in a classic Black/Gray laminate pattern that transitions from a dark, ribbed upper body to a translucent, salt-flecked tail section. The 10-count package, identified by product code 6022, features the Atomic Pulse Tube design which is distinguished by its unique segmented profile. Berkley's signature PowerBait scent formula is infused directly into the material, a technological development from their USA production lines intended to increase strike retention time. Looking closely at the specimen, the fine tentacles remain supple and free of any factory sticking, indicating they have been well-preserved over the years. These tubes were specifically engineered for jigging applications, suitable for finesse presentations when targeting panfish or pressured bass. The vintage cardboard backing includes detailed rigging instructions for various seasonal depths, suggesting use with a bobber in the spring or weighted for deep summer structure. As an unused specimen, the lures remain perfectly sealed in their original clear blister housing.