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killa k · #1 07-18-2009, 10:43 AM

I like to use the gulp! shrimp when I am working shorelines for reds and flounder, BUT, I can't use them for more than 1 or 2 bites because they tear so easily. I rig them on a regular lead head, any of you guys have the same problem? Has anyone figured out a way to rig them or do you use a special jig head that doesn't tear them up so easily? $5 for 8 shrimp that will last me 50 casts, I might as well get the real thing. (W I do use eels most of the time.)

The Salty Hog · #2 07-18-2009, 10:54 AM

I have the same problem Killa K, I haven't found anything yet to stop it from happening. Your lucky if you catch two fish without having to replace em'. But, they do produce, just at a $$$$ that sucks....

bigdog · #3 07-18-2009, 11:09 AM

I like fishing with A gulp shrimp on a shrimpaler 2 hook.The shrimp doesn't slide off the hook. i have also used super glue to glue the tip after pushing the shrimp on the hook.

The Salty Hog · #4 07-18-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

I like fishing with A gulp shrimp on a shrimpaler 2 hook.The shrimp doesn't slide off the hook. i have also used super glue to glue the tip after pushing the shrimp on the hook.

Sounds good, I'll have to try that, thanks for the tip.

Dink · #5 07-18-2009, 12:22 PM

I use flutter hooks.................same concept, but it doesn't have the bend near the eye........I've torn my bait trying to get it over that type hook..............Tim

The Salty Hog · #6 07-18-2009, 01:41 PM

What do they look like Tim?

MulletBreath · #7 07-18-2009, 01:46 PM

all the gulp shrimp you'll ever need are absolutely free....just take a dive to the bottom of lambert/grandbayou weirs and you can take em off of rocks by the handful!

huntin fool · #8 07-18-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MulletBreath

all the gulp shrimp you'll ever need are absolutely free....just take a dive to the bottom of lambert/grandbayou weirs and you can take em off of rocks by the handful!

eman · #9 07-18-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Salty Hog

I have the same problem Killa K, I haven't found anything yet to stop it from happening. Your lucky if you catch two fish without having to replace em'. But, they do produce, just at a $$$$ that sucks....

DO NOT throw them away when they tear!!!! put em back in the bucket.
You can take scissors and cut the head off and reuse . Or gut them into pieces and use them to tip your plastics.

catch_and_release · #10 07-18-2009, 02:19 PM

I think Berkley makes a water proof bait glue that you can put on the top of your hook then slide your bait up the hook. It dries quick and is supposed to be really strong. This will help prevent the bait from sliding down your hook everytime you cast after you catch a couple fish.

I know berkley makes some, but I think other companies make some also.

txrebel62 · #11 07-18-2009, 02:53 PM

screwlock jigheads and super glue. and don't bite them off they taste bad!

"W" · #12 07-18-2009, 05:45 PM

I think gulp are way overrated!! They are awesome for redfish but just 2 high dollar like you said for that one or two bite......I have found the white ones are the toughest of all colors!! Don't know why but they lasted longer than any of them I ever used!!

killa k · #13 07-18-2009, 05:48 PM

I like the idea of using the busted ones to tip jigs with. That may work well when the bite is slow..

Salty · #14 07-18-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by "W"

I think gulp are way overrated!! They are awesome for redfish but just 2 high dollar like you said for that one or two bite......I have found the white ones are the toughest of all colors!! Don't know why but they lasted longer than any of them I ever used!!

If they're so "overrated".....why you throw 'em so much?