The Berkley Gulp! Alive Jerk Shad is a fishing lure that combines a realistic wounded baitfish movement with Berkley's popular Gulp! scented formula. It is designed to attract game fish in all types of inshore waters. The Jerk Shad has a slender body and a split tail that create an unpredictable darting action when twitched, making it irresistible to any predatory fish.
This fishing lure is most effective when rigged on a weighted swimbait hook or jig head, but it can also be fished weightless and twitched across the water's surface. Berkley's Gulp! Alive series comes in a floating hard plastic container that contains a significant amount of what anglers commonly refer to as “Gulp Juice” or Berkley's “Magic Gravy”. This fluid contains a specially formulated scent that is absorbed by the lures and released into the water to attract fish.
The container is resealable, allowing you to recharge the lures after extended use to maintain their effectiveness.
FAQs
1. How do I rig the Berkley Gulp! Alive Jerk Shad?
The Berkley Gulp! Alive Jerk Shad can be rigged on a weighted swimbait hook or jig head. Simply thread the hook through the body of the Jerk Shad, ensuring that it is centered and secure. You can also fish the Jerk Shad weightless by rigging it with a weedless hook and twitching it across the water's surface.
2. How does the Gulp! scented formula work?
Berkley's Gulp! scented formula is designed to attract fish by releasing a powerful scent into the water. The formula is absorbed by the lures and slowly released, creating a trail of scent that fish can detect from a distance. This scent triggers their predatory instincts and entices them to strike.
3. Can the Gulp! Alive Jerk Shad be recharged?
Yes, the Gulp! Alive Jerk Shad can be recharged after extended use. The floating hard plastic container that the lures come in contains a significant amount of “Gulp Juice” or Berkley's “Magic Gravy”. Simply place the used lures back into the container and they will absorb more scent, ready to be used again.
4. What size is the Berkley Gulp! Alive Jerk Shad?
The Berkley Gulp! Alive Jerk Shad is 7 inches long, making it a versatile bait for targeting a variety of game fish. Its length and lifelike action make it an excellent choice for both freshwater and saltwater fishing.
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