Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow Fishing Soft Bait review and price compare 2024
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Product overview
product features
- Natural Presentation
- Lifelike detail
- Color: Black Shad
product description
Natural presentation in action, scent and taste. Lifelike detail. Quivering tail action. Longer lasting results than live bait. Specifications:- Size: 2.5in.- Weight: 6.9oz.- Color: Black Shad- Half-Pint Reseal able Container.
product details
- Product Dimensions : 7 x 5 x 2 inches; 10.4 Ounces
- Item model number : 1296163
- Department : Unisex-adult
- Date First Available : October 8, 2013
- Manufacturer : Pure Fishing
- ASIN : B00FPQQ5DU
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Questions about Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow Fishing Soft Bait
Q:
Are they in a pack or a container?
Answer: Depends on the packaging. If it says number, like 18 then, it is a pack. If it says oz then, it's a container.
Q:
These baits are in a plastic bag or a bottle/bucket with recharging fluid?
Answer: Plastic bucket with recharging liquid. Carry plastic to wrap over once opened cause they leak
Answer: If it says “Alive” then it’s a jar. Once I open the jar I put them in a ‘specimen’ jar. They won’t leak the fluid like the original container will.
Q:
How many baits are in the bucket?
Answer: I am not sure of the number but more then 20 if u buy 2.5 or 3 inchers and since most of the time if u know how to hook them correctly they last more casts then you would think and they work amazing I catch trophy trout which is at least 20" 5lbs all the time with them
Answer: There is a bunch of them. I am still using mine after a year. Everything eats them. I have caught a bunch of different species of fish. I would say at least 40 or maybe more. I use them with a slip bobber rig.
Answer: I have used these for the last year now. Too many to count
Q:
How many 2.5” baits come in the 6.9 oz container?
Q:
What jig head should I get for the 4in?
Answer: Depends on what your fishing for. I use 1/16 and 1/8 with 6# line. You can go bigger depending test of your line.
Q:
i thought i was purchasing the larger size for 16. 96 but got a 12 pack count. is this correct?
Answer: Probably not - you must be very careful when purchasing Gulp on line - it all depends on the seller - I have seen very high prices on products on sites like Amazon where the seller is hoping the buyer has no idea what the cost should be - you might have to pay more for a popular color at times but on average I have found that Gulps costs about $1 each or so do not pay more than that - you will find better prices depending on where and when you shop
Q:
Hi, we're looking to purchase 3000 - 4000 rubber fish. 3in - 4in size. we're wondering if you could give us a deal for a large purchase? thank you!
Q:
How many per containter or package?
Answer: Package usually says. I think it is 18. About the container, I don't know, but it's a lot...like 50 or so.
Q:
How many baits are in the bucket?
Answer: I am not sure of the number but more then 20 if u buy 2.5 or 3 inchers and since most of the time if u know how to hook them correctly they last more casts then you would think and they work amazing I catch trophy trout which is at least 20" 5lbs all the time with them
Answer: There is a bunch of them. I am still using mine after a year. Everything eats them. I have caught a bunch of different species of fish. I would say at least 40 or maybe more. I use them with a slip bobber rig.
Answer: I have used these for the last year now. Too many to count
Q:
Anyone try them in saltwater? i got the Black Shad and it says freshwater only.
Q:
How many of the 3" firetiger minnows are in a pint?
Q:
How many are in a pack ?
Q:
Is this one pint or a half pint
Answer: Its neither. The description indicates that the 3 inch Gulp is 11.2 ounces and the 4 inch Gulp is 12 ounces so both are 3/4 of a pint which is 16 ounces or a little less than 3/4 of a pint for the 3 inch.
Answer: It's a Pint
Q:
Very hard to find numbers. Does anyone know how many are in the 12oz. container Smelt 4"? The retail packs are 8 each for $5.96.
Q:
i thought i was purchasing the larger size for 16. 96 but got a 12 pack count. is this correct?
Answer: Probably not - you must be very careful when purchasing Gulp on line - it all depends on the seller - I have seen very high prices on products on sites like Amazon where the seller is hoping the buyer has no idea what the cost should be - you might have to pay more for a popular color at times but on average I have found that Gulps costs about $1 each or so do not pay more than that - you will find better prices depending on where and when you shop
Q:
Very hard to find numbers. Does anyone know how many are in the 12oz. container Smelt 4"? The retail packs are 8 each for $5.96.
Q:
How many minnows are in it?
Q:
Do these float or sink by themselves? And what weight leadjig head do you use for the 2 1/2"? Thanks.
Answer: The bait Will not sink without a jig head. I usually use 1/8 ounce to a quarter ounce jig head
Answer: They sink slowly. I usually use from 2grams (jig head) up to 6 grams (jig head and removable split shot). I try to get a natural presentation under the water and if I put a 6gram jig head straight, looks odd. I caught many kinds with this one. Good Luck!
Answer: They will sink slowly. I use a 1/16 oz for crappie but have also caught a lot of bass with the same set up
Q:
Is it for saltwater use?
Answer: yes
Q:
How many 2.5”or 3” baits come in the 6.9 oz container?
Product reviews of Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow Fishing Soft Bait
solocanoe : just didn't work out for me
I wanted them to work well, I think I gave them a fair shake, but the packaging in the liquid actually was the biggest downfall for me - that makes packing them hard in the limited space of my canoe. They also do leave a residue on your hands or anything the liquid spills on, so you gotta be careful opening the jar.
I used them on a float and on a jighead, can't say I noticed anything even close to livebait-type reactions...and probably in line with my other soft plastics that pack easier and store better (for me).
I also tried to use them the following weekend and they turned "bad" in my garage - really stinky and slimy, but maybe that doesn't hinder their fish-catching ability, I just didn't want to take them the following week when I opened that container. I just tossed them.
Surely there are plenty of better boat set-ups and ways to use them, they just didn't work for me.
Paul : Awesome bait!
On a 2.5" smelt Gulp! Minnow with 1/16oz jighead, I have caught largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie and even channel catfish. On a 1" smelt Gulp! Minnow with 1/48oz jighead, I have caught largemouth bass, bluegill, and white crappie.
I catch more fish overall with the 1" Gulp! Minnow, but they tend to be small to average size bluegill; fun to catch but few bulls. The 2.5" minnow, on the other hand, gets hits by the large bluegills and many other larger species.
Cast with an ultralight rod using 6lb or lighter line, let sink to bottom (if it doesn't get hit on the fall), then slowly retrieve with frequent slight twitching of rod tip to give the bait realistic action, similar to a Ned Rig but with a slightly faster retrieve.
I've just about decided if you can't catch fish using Gulp! Minnows, there's no fish in the water...these have supplanted the Glitter Black Rooster Tail as my go-to bait.
Disclaimer: I purchase Gulp! minnows locally at Meijer, because they are just over half the price of Amazon.
David San Diego : Pulling bass & croaker out of San Diego Bay!!
I bought this bait because I live in San Diego and a previous reviewer said he had success using them here. So I tried them and wow, they are fantastic! Haven’t been skunked yet! I used a 1/4 oz. ball jig head with it. The container does say “fresh water” but they work in salt too!
Joseph Blasutta : Keep package sealed after opening will dry out
It actually really does outfish live bait
LEO EINCK : Five Stars
this is my go to bait now
Anantha P. : Put in different container or double wrap, it is a leaking machine.
Let me start off by saying that I love these baits, they work great and I use them instead of worms for panfishing. My biggest problem with them however is that they leak without fail. I've had both the pint bucket and the small jars, and they ALWAYS LEAK, no matter how tight you close it. And even though it doesn't sound too bad, these baits dry up without the liquid and become unusable. If berkley is reading this they need to do something about it, every container leaks and that's trash.
None : Five Stars
Works as advertised - haven't caught anything with it yet.
Bruce Snyder : Pretty much any fish that eat minnows
They work well for crappies and bluegills. Pretty much any fish that eat minnows. And I don't have to go and get any live bait. Perfect!!
Nikolaos Roussos : It works!!!
It works as promised! If you can't catch any fish by using these baits it might mean 2 things: a) There are no fishes in this spot or b) you are doing something else wrong. I've been using the last couple of months in the Caribbean sea and in Mediterranean sea...I had people around me try to catch fish with different methods (fly, hard baits, spinners). I was the only one catching when everyone else failed!
Dave : great bait
works like a charm
Mike : They have a nice wiggle to them
I caught fish using them while jigging. They have a nice wiggle to them. You really have to keep them wet as they have a tendency to dry out and get stuck on your jig. I'd say no more than 45 mins out of water or the solution . They can be recharged however. Only reason for the 4 star review is the price. Without the Berkeley rebate the price is too high.
B C. : BENDO!!!!
These are great, use them inshore catch bass, halibut, corvina, corbina, croaker and even a bonefish. These do get bit so get ready to reel in some fish.
solocanoe : just didn't work out for me
I wanted them to work well, I think I gave them a fair shake, but the packaging in the liquid actually was the biggest downfall for me - that makes packing them hard in the limited space of my canoe. They also do leave a residue on your hands or anything the liquid spills on, so you gotta be careful opening the jar.
I used them on a float and on a jighead, can't say I noticed anything even close to livebait-type reactions...and probably in line with my other soft plastics that pack easier and store better (for me).
I also tried to use them the following weekend and they turned "bad" in my garage - really stinky and slimy, but maybe that doesn't hinder their fish-catching ability, I just didn't want to take them the following week when I opened that container. I just tossed them.
Surely there are plenty of better boat set-ups and ways to use them, they just didn't work for me.
Hannah W. : Great fishing bait
Any time I get these less than full price I buy. Can't ever have enough of these.
Kelly : Great bait
Love this product
Mike : They have a nice wiggle to them
I caught fish using them while jigging. They have a nice wiggle to them. You really have to keep them wet as they have a tendency to dry out and get stuck on your jig. I'd say no more than 45 mins out of water or the solution . They can be recharged however. Only reason for the 4 star review is the price. Without the Berkeley rebate the price is too high.
kuos : berkly gulp minnows 2 1/2
just wanted to say that the size is not a 18oz rather a 12.8oz so buyers beware. either that or amazon sent me the wrong size. gave it 3 stars because they do work.
Joseph Blasutta : Keep package sealed after opening will dry out
It actually really does outfish live bait
kimberly : Had better
So far haven’t caught anything with it and have tried it a dozen times or so
R & L : Are You Kidding Me .
They shorted me about 1/2 of a container of minnows. It doesn't come packed in tight or even loose . It comes with like 20 maybe . It's not like the photo at all. It looks like over half were stolen. Not good for what I paid for them . In English , Ripped off !!!!!! Again. You'd think they would of filled it , but it's not even close . this really does suck.
Howard E. Otton Jr. : Four Stars
ok only caught 1 fish with it so far
christi rancourt : What a smell...
First off I want to warn any men out there purchasing this product that they will have to tell their wives about this product. Reason being, it smells pretty nasty from the container itself, BUT beware when you get it on your hands and begins to dry... your wife will wonder what you actually were fishing for when you claim you were 'just out fishing'. By all means - take some wipes on the ice with you!!!
With that said, I must tell you that there hasn't been a day we haven't not caught anything with this bait. There was actually one day, we were the only fishermen with flags going up! You may get picked on for having 'plastic bait' but that stops when you start pulling lakers up through the hole - somehow everyone seems to find something else to talk about!! The smaller bait has always worked the best...2-3 inches but nothing more. The 4 inchers we bought did nothing for us.
Oh yeah - this is all we use for bait now!
Wendy Mobley : Incorrect description
According to the product description, this should be an 18oz bucket. I received a 12oz tub. The product itself is wonderful. My husband refuses to use anything else.
Mario P. : Junk. Not real Gulp minnows
I buy these things all the time. I figured to buy them here for the convenience factor. These minnows were rock hard and looks like they were made with a cheap plastic injection mold. The texture is all off and so is the color. I'll be looking for a refund and just stick to buying the packages at the store so I know what I'm getting before I put it on my line. For anyone wondering the real one is on the bottom and these garbage ones are on top.
JoshLong I-E : Donnie C. 21" Trophy Brown Trout--May 15 2017-- Trophy Trout Waters
Excellent for trophy trout! Smelt 3"
Wendy Mobley : Incorrect description
According to the product description, this should be an 18oz bucket. I received a 12oz tub. The product itself is wonderful. My husband refuses to use anything else.
leadhead : Four Stars
works as described but a little pricey
B C. : BENDO!!!!
These are great, use them inshore catch bass, halibut, corvina, corbina, croaker and even a bonefish. These do get bit so get ready to reel in some fish.
Brandon S. : Great bait for catching walleye
I fish for walleye regularly and these minnows are pretty much all I use. I have tried other lures and baits and have never found anything that works as well as these. I have caught Walleye, Large and Small mouth Bass with this bait. I usually rig them with a jig head and bounce them off the bottom but you can rig them several different ways. Most of my other plastics are super soft and fall apart easily but these minnows seem to hold up well; I only go through maybe 1 or 2 during several hours of fishing. Fish can occasionally bite the tails off, especially if they have teeth, but it is rare in my experience.
These are very strong smelling baits, so be careful not to spill any of the juice on your clothes or boat because you will smell it for awhile. The only problem I have run into is when you leave the lure on your hook. The first time I used these minnows I left one on my pole overnight and the next day it had shriveled down and covered my hook in a thick plastic lump that I had to cut off. Be sure to take off the minnow and either throw it away of put it back in the bucket after use. I always make sure I have a supply of Gulp Alive minnows with me when I go fishing.
NorCal209 : It catches fish foresure!!!
Caught plenty of bass so far.......can’t wait till crappie season to try this plastic!!!!!
Marco casss : Don't want money back just please replace same only saltwater
Ordered the wrong kind, I need salt water bait not freshwater, need to return n replace all freshwater product I received
JoshLong I-E : Donnie C. 21" Trophy Brown Trout--May 15 2017-- Trophy Trout Waters
Excellent for trophy trout! Smelt 3"
Chang : Five Stars
works great.
Matthew lamere : just like that say gulp alive
Use them right better than live bait
radionut : Container Leaks. Caught one human (me), but no fish.
Ignoring for the moment that I didn't get one bite this season using this product, I have to review and comment on the container. This product costs over $20 US. I'm guestimating it costs perhaps $2 to produce it. It's basically wiggly plastic bits in a foul-smelling liquid, in a plastic container. One would think Berkley would house this in a container that doesn't leak. How difficult is it to have a 10 cent rubber gasket in the lid and a corresponding lip on the container for it to mate with? Think again. This will leak the foul liquid over the container, keeping it perpetually smelly and sticky, and all over the rest of your equipment if you're not careful. I couldn't get a bite using these, but perhaps it was my presentation or the moons of Jupiter were in a low orbit each time I attempted to use this bait.
Shawney M. Schnabel : Five Stars
Great for surf fishing also....
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