Berkley’s Gulp! Saltwater Shrimp is without a doubt one of the most effective saltwater baits of all-time. Designed to look, feel, smell and move just like live shrimp - you can even fish with it the same way! Made to release 400 times more fish-attracting scent than other plastic baits, Saltwater Shrimp are 100% biodegradable, extremely durable and long-lasting.
Average Customer Rating:
4.7 out of 5
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64 of 68 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
FEATURED REVIEW
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Better then live bait,February 20, 2007
By tinmanfrom Cape Coral FL
"In a recent trip to the backwaters off Sanibel and Captiva Islands I had the oppurtunity to fish with my son-in-law. He was fishing a 3" Gulp Shrimp and I put on a 3" curly tail. Both were white in color. Within minutes of pulling onto a grass flat in about 3-5' of water with a incoming tide he started catching fish. What was amazing was the catch ratio with the gulp, which was about 3-4 fish to 1 on the curly tail. Sea Trout, Lady Fish, Spanish Makeral, and a occasional Squerial Fish was the mixed bag for the day.We thought this maybe just a one time occurance so over the next three outings that week we tried the same challange. We even tried a 4" shimp in a different color, and I fished the Gulp. The results where the same. Make sure when you are done with the Berkley Gulp shrimp to put it back into it's sealed bag to keep it smelling good!! I am totally sold on the Berkley Gulp shimp."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Review 2 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
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Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Gulp Shrimp Catches Catfish Too,December 18, 2006
By LouisianaFishermanfrom Baton Rouge, LA
"I was fishing in my friend's pond for catfish and was not catching anything. I had gulp shrimp in the new penny color in my tackle box. I had caught many specks and reds with these artificial shrimp and with their strong scent I figured they could catch catfish too. Well I didn't have to work them at all. I just let it sit on the bottom and caught 3 large catfish. I caught a 12lb, 11.5lb, and a 7lb catfish all on the gulp shrimp. These shrimp are amazing. I used them to outfish livebait in the gulf a couple months ago, and now i used them to outfish live bait in a pond. Whether you are fishing for specks and reds or freshwater catfish, this bait will not let you down."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Only bait I use,September 24, 2009
By Flounderman2from Orange,Tx.
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Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design
"I got turned onto these last year while flounder fishing with live mud mionnows, when an friend ask if he could jig a gulp in front on me on a ledge not 3 ft. from my feet, I said sure, I have been drowning mud minnows there for over three hours with no luck. As soon as the gulp got down he caught a nice flounder then two more after that. Believe me they catch fish, twice since I started using them they have out caught live bait, so now all I fish with is GULP, I have hundreds of other plactics that never leave the house now. To the Guys that had bad luck with them,,, very simple the fish were not feeding,,, I have caught unknown numbers of nice Flounder this year with Reds and Specks mixed in, My choice of color is glow 3" shrimp, I don't leave home without at least 4 packs of them,I wish Berkley would put glow in a bucket"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 4 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Bait,August 27, 2009
By Anonymousfrom Point Pleasant, NJ
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19 inch fluke caught with GULP
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality
"I recently went on a fluke trip using these along with squid strips. i was hooking up almost immediately. they were very resilient , only after 6 or 7 fish did i need to change it from it being chewed up. i will continue to use these on future trips."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
2
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 5 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
best shrimp softplastic on the market,August 17, 2009
By bwallzfrom houston tx
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free port redfish...i love the blue on his tale
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free port texas flounder
Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Style/Design
"went out yesterday fished sum oyster bars and deepledges off the intercoastal cannale with the 4inch new peeny color shrimp and ended up slaming 2 reds a 16 inchr and a littel ratt red i also hung into a 27+ inchr that got off at the boat. the rest of my catch included 4 flounder to 26 inchs and a 34 inch hard head catfish"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 6 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great purchase,August 17, 2009
By bassangler7
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Style/Design Disadvantages: none
"i got this lure today and went to the ocean and tested it out surf fishing its the best surf fishing bait i have bought yet though i am new to saltwater and surf fishing so i got lots of bites though we didnt have big enough hooks so we only got one serf fishing i dont think it matters the color it works so great but i used a dark color and its also very easy to use i give it short small little jerks in a random rythom it seems to work good hoping to catch a halibut surf fishing"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 7 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
ok,August 2, 2009
By YIHUSwe1265from Leesburg,FL
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money Disadvantages: little bit expensive
"These are good and my freinds swares by them a little pricey though!!!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 8 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
alright,June 30, 2009
By catfisher123from florida
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well Disadvantages: Durability
"Thbis bait will work affectivly in flats me n my friends caught over 20 snook n 10 redfish in a 5 hour period the only thing wrong was they would tear apart after 5 bites"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 9 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Outstanding,June 14, 2009
By Grayfoxfrom Clearwater, FL
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"Gulp 3" shrimp will outfish live or cut bait for sea trout or red fish every time. No matter what time of the year you fish."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 10 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Redfish Killer,April 22, 2009
By flatsfisherman76from Tampa, FL
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16.5 inches
Advantages: Performs well
"The berkley gulp 3 inch shrimp in new penny color is deadly on redfish on the flats. Fished on a jig head and bounced slightly off the bottom either fast or slow depending on what the fish are in the mood for it is deadly on Reds that are tailing or just roaming in schools. Since the main sensory organ of Redfish is their smell/scent the gulp attraction just adds to the performance. This lure has also caught many trout as well when fished under a popping cork or just free lined in the current. I'm beginning to be a firm believer that berkley gulp OUTFISHES LIVE BAIT!!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 11 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
killer on reds trout and whatever else,April 8, 2009
By tampafisherman14from tampa bay, florida
"the gulp shrimp in the new penny color is one of my favorites for redfishing oysterbars in tampa bay. caught many reds on it and also many trout. they seem to work best during spring and winter but still work during the summer."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 12 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Rockfish Killer,March 20, 2009
By Trojanfrom California
"Here on the west coast rockfishing is one of those staples when the yellowtail or white sea bass aren't around. Usually you are fishing with strips of squid or anchovies/sardines. Well the berkley gulp shrimp is a killer bait to throw in the mix. Its nice since the bait is extremely durable and can last for quite a few fish before it needs changing. I've caught some decent sized Reds (rockfish) easily to 5 lbs with the shrimp. You can even tip it on a jig and knock fish out of the park....its almost like cheating sometimes..."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Review 13 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
awesome, but don't let em' dry out,March 10, 2009
By Stripermaniacfrom Kittery, Maine
"The Gulp shrimp is the best artificial bait you can throw in almost any warm water situation. Gulp is better than the real deal because small pinfish and other less desirable fish will rip off live bait with small nibbles, plus ten miles out you can't just pick up another dozen shrimp at the bait shop. I've caught redfish, black drum, sea trout, catfish, and many other species on these lures, and believe me the fish hold on to these tasty treats.
BUT do not let them dry out! They will become hard and lose their scent after a few hours out of the water or package. I would suggest salvaging these baits in the package even if slightly worn. Even with a chunk missing from a toadfish bite I still nailed a nice trout on a second cast. These baits are also biodegrable which is good news for the earth and any fish that may swallow a loose piece or a whole shrimp that has got loose.
Best bait I've thrown in Florida waters."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 14 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Definitley worth the money,February 12, 2009
By TarponKingfrom Englewood FL
"I usually stick to the live bait because I beleive you cant beat it but when a friend recommended this shrimp it amazed me how many Spotted sea trout and redfish I caught it was amazing. One thing though is basspro really should stock electric or nuclear chicken color I think that one has the best results."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 15 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
best ever,November 26, 2008
By teamballotefrom los angeles,ca
"this is the best bait ever just ran out of my old pack so ordered a new one i love this stuff works everywhere i fish in cali from piers and surf i catch hallibut ,stinrays , per, calico andsand bass, and many more i love this and i higly recomend it"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 16 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent!,November 5, 2008
By hyenabaitfrom punta gorda, fl
"Berkley does it again! I was introduced to Gulp! Shrimp in 2005 while snook fishing on the Sanibel Island Pier by 4 teenagers who out-fished me 13 to 1. A month later I'm flounder fishing the Oregon Inlet in NC and I made sure I had a couple of bags with me. My buddies were using live bait. I stuck with Gulp! and out-fished then 11 to not worth mentioning."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 17 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Grass flats,August 5, 2008
By clayco
"When my father and i were fishing the grass flats in marco island, i was using gulp and my dad live shrimp, we had the same hook-up ratio and i never had to go and get bait."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 18 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Fish love 'em,May 28, 2008
By fishinginGAfrom GA
"Every time I go fishing in the Gulf, I load up on Gulp Shrimp (white has worked the best, but they all catch fish). Great for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackeral, etc. My buddies and I have destroyed fish with this bait. If there are fish in your area, almost garaunteed to limit out every day."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 19 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This stuff is unreal,May 17, 2008
By gcsmagfrom ohio
"I vacation in the Outer Banks and have used the 3" new penny shrimp with deadly results. I have caught flounder using this on a surf rig ( just dead sticking it like live bait ) and have murdered speckled trout both in the surf and in Pamlico Sound. I tie an 18" 20# flourocarbon leader to a barrel swivel to connect to my fireline, and tie the flouro to the jighead, usually 1/4 to 3/8 oz. This is great for wade fishing, as I can put a half dozen baits in a ziplock bag in my vest and be set for the trip. I mainly cast this with a jighead, but have done well with it rigged on a hook below a popping cork. I fish this stuff with every bit as much confidence as live shrimp, but without the mess and hassle of live bait. I also like being able to return the used bait to the pint or quart container ( buy a decent tupperware one with a sealing gasket ) This stuff really works !"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 20 for Berkley® Gulp!® Saltwater Shrimp
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Saltwater Bait EVER!!!,March 18, 2008
By fishkid94
"I buy a pack of these every time i go down to Florida, and yes they do catch fish, and lots of em! I have caught Sea Trout, Whiting, Redfish etc... I rig the new penny color ones on a red 1/4oz red jighead and they love em! A buddy and i went pier fishing and i went to buy a drink, and when i came back he was unhooking his 2nd fish!!! These are amazing, you need these in your tackle bag."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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