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 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 2 Shrimp Grass $5.99 Time Remaining: 10d 18h 18m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater Sandworms Brown 10 count 6 inch bait lure rubber plastic $6.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 10h 32m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater Cutbait $5.50 Time Remaining: 7d 17h 35m Buy It Now for only: $5.50 |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater Pre Cut Strips Squid 10 count 2 1 2 inch bait plastic $7.49 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 10h 51m |
 BERKLEY GULP ALIVE SALTWATER 3 NATURAL SHRIMP $19.99 Time Remaining: 7d 8h 23m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater Swimmin Shad Herring 3 pk 5 inch bait lure rubber plastic $8.39 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h |
 2 Packages Berkley Gulp Saltwater Jerk Shad $10.49 Time Remaining: 27d 17h 33m Buy It Now for only: $10.49 |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater Swimmin Shad Smelt 3 pk 5 inch bait lure rubber plastic $6.59 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 4m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater Swimming Mullet and Sandworm $39.95 Time Remaining: 25d 15h 34m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 Berkley Gulp 2 Mussel Saltwater New Penny Pack Fishing Lures Scent Dispersion $3.00 Time Remaining: 19h 47m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater2 Clam Natural Clam $6.99 Time Remaining: 10d 18h 19m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Berkley Gulp 1 1 2 Clam Saltwater White Glow Fishing Lures Scented Pack $3.00 Time Remaining: 19h 47m |
 Berkley Saltwater Gulp 6 15cm Bloody Lugworm Fishing Lure Plastic $5.00 Time Remaining: 28d 16h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 9 Packs Berkley Gulp 3 4 saltwater shrimp bait $26.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 6m |
 Berkley Gulp 5 Saltwater Jerk Shad Camo $5.45 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 47m Buy It Now for only: $5.45 |
 Berkley Gulp 2 Mussel Saltwater Rootbeer Gold Pack Fishing Lures Scented $3.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 5m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 3 7cm Bibi Worm Natural Violet $5.99 Time Remaining: 10d 18h 18m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Lot of Asst Berkley Gulp Saltwater Shrimp Eel Jerk Shad Peeler Crab Pogy $31.99 Time Remaining: 11d 12h 48m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Berkley Gulp 2 Mussel Saltwater New Penny Pack Fishing Lures Scent Dispersion $3.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 5m |
 Berkley Gulp 5 Saltwater Jerk Shad sugar spice glo $5.45 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.45 |
 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER LURES CAJUN THUNDER FLOATS SYSTEM $20.95 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 51m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 Berkley Gulp 7 Saltwater Jerk Shad Sugar Spice Neon $6.25 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 49m Buy It Now for only: $6.25 |
 4 Packs Berkley Gulp 1 1 2 Clam Saltwater New Penny Lot Fishing Lures Scented $7.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 39m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 5 Sand EEL Camo $5.99 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 57m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 1 PEELER CRAB SKIP JACK $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 43m |
 3 Packages Berkley Gulp Saltwater Pogy Cigar Minnow $14.99 Time Remaining: 27d 17h 32m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 2 PEELER CRAB BLU PEPPR NEN $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 44m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 6 SandWorm Nereis $6.49 Time Remaining: 25d 23h 26m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 2 PEELER CRAB NEW PENNY $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 44m |
 Berkley Gulp 5 Saltwater Jerk Shad Root Beer Gold $5.45 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.45 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 2 BABY SHRIMP GRASS $1.04 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 45m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 6 Jerk Shad Color Chartreuse 5ct $6.50 Time Remaining: 20d 9h 13m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 3 POGY SAPPHIRE SHINE $5.51 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 46m |
 Berkley Gulp 7 Saltwater Jerk Shad Nuclear Chicken $6.25 Time Remaining: 17d 16h 2m Buy It Now for only: $6.25 |
 Berkley Gulp 5 Saltwater Jerk Shad Pink Shine $5.45 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.45 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 3 POGY BONE JACK $4.44 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 47m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 4 Sinking Minnow Color New Penny Orange 10 ct $6.50 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 30m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 1 BERKLEY PBAIT SALTWATER 3 SWIMMIN POGYCROAKER $0.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 48m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 8 SandWorm Nereis New Penny $6.99 Time Remaining: 28d 11h 38m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 3 BAITFISH EMERALD SHINER $1.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 49m |
 Berkley Gulp Alive Quart Saltwater 3 Pogy Sardine $34.95 Time Remaining: 13d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 4 POGY BONE JACK $5.89 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 50m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 4 10cm Baitfish Rootbeer Gold $5.99 Time Remaining: 22d 16h 36m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 4 SWIMMING MULLET MOTOR OIL RED FLECK $0.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 51m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 6 15 cm Jerk shad Sapphire Shine 5 count GSJS6 $6.50 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 54m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 4 SANDWORM GLOW $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 53m |
 Berkley Gulp Alive Quart Saltwater 3 Pogy Mackerel $34.95 Time Remaining: 13d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 4 SHRIMPNATURAL $3.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 53m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater Porgy and Peeler Crab $39.95 Time Remaining: 16d 21h 6m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 4 SHRIMPNEW PENNY $3.72 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 54m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 3 8cm Pogy Orange Tiger $5.99 Time Remaining: 22d 16h 36m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Berkley Gulp 5 Saltwater Jerk Shad Watermelon Neon $5.45 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.45 |
 1 BERKLEY POWERBAIT SALTWATER 4POWER TUBEWTRMLN RDGL $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 57m |
 2 Packages Berkley Gulp Saltwater Pogy Anchovy $14.99 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 41m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 1 BERKLEY POWERBAIT SALTWATER 4 TUBECROAKER $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 58m |
 6 Berkley Powerbait Saltwater 4 Minnow Grub $18.00 Time Remaining: 12d 20h 37m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 1 BERKLEY POWERBAIT SALTWATER 4 TUBECAMO $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 58m |
 2 Packages Berkley Gulp Saltwater Peeler Crabs $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 37m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 1 BERKLEY POWERBAIT SALTWATER 4 TUBEFIRETIGER $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 59m |
 3 BAGS BERKLEY GULP JERK SHAD SARDINE 5 13 cm SALTWATER $14.95 Time Remaining: 19d 14h 39m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 1 BERKLEY POWERBAIT SALTWATER 4 TUBERTBR GOLD $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 59m |
 Berkley Gulp Alive Quart Saltwater 3 Pogy Smelt $34.95 Time Remaining: 13d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 6 BAIT SWIMMERCIGAR MINNOW $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 15h 2m |
 Berkley Gulp Alive Pint of saltwater 1 peeler crab molting $20.95 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 17m Buy It Now for only: $20.95 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER PRE CUT STRIPZ 21 2X3 4SRD $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 15h 3m |
 Berkley Powerbait Saltwater 55Shrimp Lures PACK OF 2 $7.35 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 26m Buy It Now for only: $7.35 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER CUT BAIT 21 4 X 71 2MACKERAL $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 3m |
 2 Packages Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 Peeler Crabs $9.99 Time Remaining: 24d 18h 27m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 4 Sinking Minnow Color Camo 10 ct $6.50 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 30m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER CUT BAIT 21 4 X71 2CHARTREUSE $2.55 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 15h 4m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater Pre Cut Strips Crab 10ct Per Bag $4.49 Time Remaining: 21d 9h 11m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER CUT BAIT 21 4 X71 2ANCHOVY $0.99 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 4m |
 NEW BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 4 WATERMELON RED GLITTER RIPPLE MULLET $6.99 Time Remaining: 13d 9h 40m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 1 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER CUT BAIT 21 4 X71 2SARDINE $2.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 15h 5m |
 BERKLEY GULP ALIVE SALTWATER 3 PEARL WHITE SHRIMP $19.99 Time Remaining: 7d 8h 19m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Berkley Gulp 4 Swimming Mullet Chartreuse Saltwater Bait 12 ct DISCOUNTED $3.35 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 18h 7m |
 Berkley Gulp 5 Saltwater Jerk Shad New Penny $5.25 Time Remaining: 17d 16h 2m Buy It Now for only: $5.25 |
 Lot of Fishing Lures for Saltwater Freshwater Striped Bass Berkley leaders $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 11m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 3 Pogy Color Nuclear Chicken 8ct $7.50 Time Remaining: 22d 15h 36m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 4 Packs Berkley Gulp 2 Mussel Saltwater New Penny Lot Fishing Lures Scented $7.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 3m |
 PACK OF 4 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER 4 CIGAR MINNOW POGY $6.00 Time Remaining: 10h 33m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 GULP BERKLEY SALTWATER 6 SANDWORM 4 NEW PKGS CAMO 10 PER PKG STRIPED BASS $4.28 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 14h 10m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 3 or 8cm Shrimp Natural Baitfish 6ct GSSHR3 NAT $7.99 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 1m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 4 Packs Berkley Gulp 2 Mussel Saltwater Rootbeer Gold lot Fishing Lures Scented $7.00 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 2m |
 2 Packages Berkley PowerBait Saltwater Shrimp Root Gold $11.49 Time Remaining: 28d 15h 16m Buy It Now for only: $11.49 |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 6 Jerk Shad Color Lime Tiger Glow 5ct $6.50 Time Remaining: 22d 15h 27m Buy It Now for only: $6.50 |
 10 PACKS BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER BAIT 3 AND 4 SHRIMP $14.62 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 17h 27m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 7 Jerk Shad Color Camo 4 ct $9.99 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 4 Packs Berkley Gulp 1 1 2 Clam Saltwater White Glow Lot Fishing Lures Scented $7.00 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 53m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 7 Jerk Shad Color Pink Shine 4 ct $9.99 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 54m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 berkley gulp lot of 4 salt water new in package $8.99 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 39m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 1 pk 7 Jerk Shad Color Black 4 ct $9.99 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 59m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 4 Packs Berkley Gulp 2 Clam Saltwater New Penny Lot Fishing Lures Scented $7.00 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 29m |
 BERKLEY GULP SALTWATER LURES CAJUN THUNDER FLOATS SYSTEM $23.95 Time Remaining: 16d 8h 17m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 8 Packs Berkley Gulp Saltwater Cut bait Strips Lure Them In $0.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 21m |
 Berkley Gulp Saltwater 3 or 8cm Nuclear Chicken Shrimp Baitfish 6ct GSSHR3 NCH $7.99 Time Remaining: 6d 13h 18m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 8 Packs Berkley Gulp Saltwater Cut bait Strips Lure Them In $4.03 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 18h 40m |
 NEW Berkley Gulp for SALTWATER outfishes live bait Inshore Offshore Fishing $7.99 Time Remaining: 24d 1h 27m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 BERKLEY LIGHTNING ROD 10 MH SALTWATER SPINNING ROD NEW NO RESERVE $0.99 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 13m |
 Berkley Gulp 5 Saltwater Jerk Shad Boji Blue $5.45 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 47m Buy It Now for only: $5.45 |
Berkley Saltwater
Choosing the Right Rod and Reel
The variety of fishing gear is endless. Dozens of reels to crank when the clerk isn't looking and dozens of rods to twitch without hitting another customer.
Here's what I do: before I go into the sport shop I decide what I am going after. And I do just that. But, aside, I usually end up with cans of to-die-for pretzels and elk jerky, too.
Picking the right reel for the job is easy if you know what fish species you'll be going after. I'm lucky, I use the same rod and reels for bass, walleye and yellow perch.
I prefer a spinning reel over the baitcaster. That's what I grew up with and that's what feels best in my hand. I also like the control it gives me when casting and fighting a fish.
Most freshwater fishing is easily done with a spinning reel but what about size? How big or small of a reel should I purchase for my next trip to Lake Erie?
Reel manufactures like to assign numbers to their products. The number usually denotes its size. The larger the number, the larger the reel.
Look for reels with numbers such as 200, or 2000, 2500 or 3000 (my choice). These reels are prime sizes for most river and lake fishing. Larger reels such as 4000, 4500 or 5000 usually denote saltwater reels, made for 8, 9-foot rods for surf or pier fishing.
There is one exception to this rule, I've found. And that's the size of the fisherman who will be using the reel. A large man with big hands might think a 2500 Shimano is too small to operate. Then obviously go with a larger reel.
Price-wise, it's a jungle out there. Reels can cost anywhere from $10 up to $600. I've never owned a $600 reel and probably won't. I tend to stick in the $60-$120 range.
When you pick up a reel read the information on the box. It will tell you a lot about what's inside. Reels with more stainless steel ball bearings will likely last longer, but cost more.
But price and longivity go hand in hand. Buy a $60 reel and you might have to purchase one every two years. Buy a $120 reel and it might last four years. In the long run, the cost is the same.
Generally, spool your reels with 8-12-pound test line.
Now that you've decided on a reel let's stroll over to the rod rack. It's here that I spent the most money. I want strength, sensitivity, light weight feel, quality guides, a real cork handle and a reel seat that won't cut into my hand. Keep this in mind and you will choose wisely.
Some manufacturers still offer fiberglass rods, but most turn out varying grades made of graphite and other binding materials. Why graphite? It's strong, light and sensitive. Take care and it will last 5-10 years.
Choosing the length of the rod is pretty much subjective. Some anglers like a shorter stick, while others want more tip to fight their fish. If you can afford it buy both and you'll know soon enough what's right for you.
As I indicated earlier, I am sold on the smaller reel such as a 2000 Diawa or 2500 Shimano spinning reel.This size is perfect for a 6-foot or 6'6" rod.
Unless you are sold on a custom built fishing rod, stick with well known companies like Berkley, Fenwick, Zebco and Shakespeare. Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's also offer some good stuff under their name.
As with reels, the more you spend the better the equipment. It's up to the individual to decide what's best for his/her budget.
Under the weight of a fish, A good rod should always have a gentle curve from near the handle to the tip. This means the weight is being distributed equally up and down the shaft.
So, when I go shopping I take along a one-pound weight tied to some fishing line with a snap swivel on the other end. When trying out a rod, snap the weight on to the tip's eye then lift slowly and observe the curve. If there isn't any, the rod is too stiff. If the rod tip goes to the floor, the rod is too limp. You want something in between.
All rods are marked as to their strength. Look just above the handle and you will find some writing. Letter "M" mean a medium rod; "MH" means medium-heavy; "L" light. You get the idea.
Remember, though, a Zebco medium probably won't be the same as a Berkley medium. Check it out.
About the Author
Capt. Tony Denslow is a retired news journalist who now operates a sportfishing charter business on Lake Erie.
Saltwater Fishing: When using Berkley Gulp shrimp, should you reel it in slowly or quickly?
Also what about twitching it?
It depends on the situation. The most common retrieval is jigging(throw it out, let it sink,twitch the rod while pulling it up, reel the slack in while lowering the rod tip back down and repeat. However you can swim Gulp or jerk it or whatever. It can all be productive at times. For more info Email me
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