I have older original Berkley Power baits from when they first started marketing it in thier soft plastics(in the late 80's) and I have some that I have recently purchased new.

They both have a distinct smell(scent) of thier own.

In my opinion the old stuff is sorta a sweet smell and the new stuff is more offending,like catfish bait.

Anyone notice this between the old and new varieties? Or do I just have to much time on my hands?

For those that have used the older scented baits, how does the older original stuff compare to the newer stuff as far as fish attracting abilities?

For those of you that dont believe that the older stuff  smells different,do a comparison. Get some of the early baits and compare the scents with the new stuff. Theres a distinct difference in the way they smell.

Yes there is a considerable difference. The new scent is a result of Berkley's extensive research, they have probably done more scientific research on the senses of bass than just about anyone else. I am not sure when they replaced the original scent with the new one, but it has been several years ago and they did a lot of advertising about it.

  Still the finest line of soft baits on the market in my opinion.

I personally dont like the scent of the new Powerbait. Its to catfishy too me, but the fish like it. I however like the smell of Luck E Strike worms, but the fish seem not to.

some other their current baits still smell like old powerbait.  Its strange.  Also all of the watermelon color baits smell different than the other colors

That "new" scent is not new. Its freash. The "old" scent is just that, its old and and has lost its sweet stink. It turns after time, the smell changes. I do not like the "old" smell. That freash sweet stink is the best smelling fish scent to me and gives me confidence.

YUMMY