New 2023
The saltwater bait revolution
Berkley
Gulp!
We’ve done over 50.000 taste tests with over 1.000 scent and flavor combinations in the Berkley Lab. In 20+ years of continuous R&D into what stimulants make fish feed on bait, we know the true drivers of their feeding behavior. This is the reason why our Gulp! Products trigger the most bites and are leaving a proven trail of scent in the water for all fish to find and eat it. For the angler it’s almost an unfair advantage to catch more fish.
- Outfishes all other bait!
- 400x more scent dispersion (unbeatable)
- Expands a fish’s strike zone by 400x
- Imitates the natural odour and flavour of live bait
- 98% Biodegradable
- Scientifically proven, improved catch rates
The Gulp! line up
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The Crabby imitates a crab to perfection! The Crabby is not all about looks and that Gulp! scent though, it gets better than that. The Crabby features a ‘keeled’ belly that helps to keep it tracking straight on retrieve allowing the swimmers, legs and claws to flutter enticingly. Another great feature of the keeled belly is the horizontal free–fall or drop when used with a light-weight jig head. This makes it ideal for fishing structure where the angler wants a natural ‘sink’ such as boat hulls, racks, pontoons and walls. Flick the Crabby up against a boat hull or rock wall and watch it free-fall horizontally into the depths with its appendages fluttering on the way down and hang on!
More moves than a bowl of worms, the Crazy Legs Jerkshad takes the deadly Jerkshad bait fish profile and adds 2 long curly legs to give the bait an insane amount of action. Rigged on a jighead or (weighted) offset hook they have a sensational action at both fast and slow retrieves and on the drop!
The Sand Worm is the most life-like worm imitation you will ever thread onto a hook. Its body design creates a super soft feel and a fluid action that no fish will be able to resist.With hundreds of micro legs surrounding the outside of the bait, the Sand Worm looks natural as it distributes subtle vibrations into the water, forcing fish into thinking it’s real.The body construction also means this lure collapses upon a predator’s strike, allowing for guaranteed hook ups and a natural feel within the mouth of the fish.Combine this with the irresistible Gulp!® scented formula and you are ready to target any fish that eats a worm, from beach to estuary environments.The Sand Worm is available in a mixture of exciting colours to ensure you have the right bait for whatever type of environment you choose to fish in.
Gulp! Jerkshads are dynamite for big seabass! They are also irresistible to just about any predatory species that swims and eats small baitfish. Pollock, cod, coalfish, wrasse. Everything from bottom fish to pelagics can’t resist the combination of baitfish profile, Gulp! scent and darting, fluttering wounded baitfish action that can be imparted with a simple jerking retrieve technique. Rigged on a jighead or (weigthed) offset hook they are an outstanding fish catching tool.
The Gulp! Nemesis Prawn Curl Tail has a finely tuned curled tail that works at super slow retrieve speeds with a wide variety of jig head weights. With a heavily spiked prawn shapes head and faceted body that creates maximum turbulence and scent dispersion of the proven Gulp! formula and turbulence in the water, this curly tailed creature has proven to be a fish catching machine!
The Gulp! Nemesis Prawn Paddle Tail has a prawn style head adorned with a heavy set of spikes and a faceted body that tapers to a finely tuned paddle tail. Our Berkley engineers spent a lot of time to ensure this bait will swim super slow on a wide variety of jig head weights as well as disperse the maximum amount of Gulp! scent through the distinctive surface area of the faceted body.
The Berkley Gulp Peeler Crab soft plastics are a fantastic imitation of a crab that can be thrown around rocks, reefs and any other structure you find really to attract a range of different species. The Peeler Crabs can be rigged straight onto a hook, allowing their own weight to sink them down, or with a jig head if fishing in current or deeper waters. The Gulp Peeler Crab plastics don't require much action at all, they can be deadsticked (left to sit on the bottom), left in a rod holder, or jigged up and down to gain more attention.
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There are many ways to use Berkley Gulp! Baits. Specific models are ideal for active, lure-based fishing techniques such as jigheads, offset hooks, and dropshot rigs. Meanwhile, other models that closely imitate live bait can serve as an effective substitute – perfect for fishing beneath a float, on the ocean floor, drifting, or surfcasting.
Our Berkley Gulp! Baits are exclusively manufactured in our Spirit Lake, Iowa, facility in the United States. At Berkley, we take great pride in our products' exceptional quality and distinctiveness. To ensure our stringent quality standards are met and to maintain the exclusivity of Berkley Gulp! Baits, we produce them in-house, making it impossible for any other brand to replicate their superior effectiveness.
The ingredients of Berkley Gulp! are a company secret. The bait is made from natural materials and the liquid is water-based, allowing it to dissolve and spread the Gulp! scent more effectively.
Gulp! Baits are NOT plastic! They are made of biodegradable natural materials and will turn into soil over time. We use glitters in some colours for extra attraction and liveliness; those glitters are not biodegradable.
It is difficult to determine the longevity of Berkley Gulp! Baits, as scent dispersion varies based on factors such as water temperature, water quality, and bait size. Typically, they can catch multiple fish on one bait!
Most of our Berkley Gulp! Baits come in convenient zip-lock bags with a double-sealed opening. When kept in the original packaging, your baits will do best. Please keep them in the bag with the pre-filled Gulp! Liquid, and they will do best. After fishing with one of the baits, take it off the hook and place it back in the bag so you can use it again.
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Find a storeBerkley GULP! is a revolution in the world of softbaits, offering anglers a superior alternative to live bait. Whether you're out surfcasting along the shoreline or embarking on an exciting boat fishing adventure, here's why Berkley GULP! should be your go-to choice:
1. Unmatched Realism: Berkley GULP! softbaits are designed to mimic the appearance, scent, and texture of live bait. Fish can't resist their lifelike presentation, making them a top choice for even the most discerning anglers.
2. Versatility: Whether you're targeting different saltwater species, Berkley GULP! has a wide range of softbaits to suit your needs. From shrimp and worms to minnows and crabs, there's a GULP! bait for every fishing scenario.
3. Durability: Unlike live bait, Berkley GULP! softbaits stay on the hook longer, allowing you to fish more and re-bait less. This means less time fumbling with live bait replacements and more time casting your line.
4. Consistency: With Berkley GULP!, you get the same high-quality bait every time. No need to worry about inconsistent bait sizes or availability – just reliable, effective softbaits that consistently attract fish.
5. Proven Success: Countless anglers around the world have experienced outstanding results with Berkley GULP!. It's a trusted choice for serious anglers who want to maximize their catch.
Whether you're surfcasting from the shore or heading out for a day of boat fishing, Berkley GULP! will help you elevate your fishing game. Say goodbye to the hassle of live bait replacements and hello to consistent, effective softbaits that get results.
So, if you're ready to take your surfcasting and sea fishing to the next level, make Berkley GULP! your secret weapon. Try it today, and get ready for a fishing experience like no other. Your next big catch is just a cast away with Berkley GULP!