Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley GSPS Paddleshad, 5 in, Pearl White
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 0.25 x 5 inches
Quick take
A 4 inch soft plastic swimbait with a paddle tail, made from Gulp formula to disperse scent and attract fish at slow speeds.
Best for
- Rigging on weighted swimbait hooks or jig heads
- Salmon and other freshwater species
- Trolling and casting techniques
Skip if
- You need a rigid lure; Gulp is soft and pliable
- You prefer crankbaits over swimbaits
Strengths
- Lifelike baitfish profile with nose designed for hook rigging
- Gulp formula releases extreme scent into the water
- Paddle tail works effectively even at slow speeds and on the drop
Trade-offs
- Gulp formula softness requires careful hook rigging
- Slower sinking than harder plastics
- Scent attracts all fish including non-target species
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Chartreuse Pepper Neon, Morning Glory/Chartreuse, Pearl White/Chartreuse, Pearl White/Pink, Pink Belly Shrimp, Root Beer Gold/Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black Silver, Silver Mullet | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl WhiteThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Black Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley GSPS Paddleshad, 3 in, Glow | Length:3 in | Color:Glow | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye and pike & musky |
| Berkley GSPS Paddleshad, 4 in, Pearl White | Length:4 in | Color:Pearl White | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley GSPS Paddleshad, 4 in, Pearl White/Chartreuse | Length:4 in | Color:Pearl White/Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley Gulp Paddletail Swimbait, 4 in | Length:4 in | Color:Pink Belly Shrimp | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley GSPS Paddleshad, 5 in, Black Silver | Length:5 in | Color:Black Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley GSPS Paddleshad, 5 in, Pearl White | Length:5 in | Color:Pearl White | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley GSPS Paddleshad, 5 in, Silver Mullet | Length:5 in | Color:Silver Mullet | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley GSPS Paddleshad, 6 in, Black Gold | Length:6 in | Color:Black Gold | Suits:Stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Pearl White |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl White.
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