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Berkley Gulp! Grub Saltwater, 6 in, New Penny
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- Item weight
- 3.2 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.93 x 4.49 x 1.1 inches
Quick take
A 6-inch saltwater grub with curl tail action and Gulp scent, rigged on a jighead for bottom-feeding inshore species.
This 6 inch Gulp! Saltwater Grub in New Penny is a curl-tail soft bait made to be threaded onto a jighead or run as a trailer. Its scent-releasing formula is aimed at saltwater predators, and the longer body gives a bigger profile for larger fish.
Best for
- Saltwater jigging over flats and structure
- Redfish and speckled trout fishing
- Inshore saltwater targeting
Skip if
- You fish freshwater exclusively
- You fish open water without bottom structure
Strengths
- 6-inch size balances casting distance with realistic profile
- Curl tail creates lifelike swimming motion
- Gulp scent disperses 400 times more than standard plastics
Trade-offs
- Larger size reduces sensitivity for small panfish bites
- Curl tail can unravel after repeated strikes
- Gulp smell can linger on hands during extended use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Flounder
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Bottom fishing
Specifications
| Type | saltwater soft plastic grub |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Color | New penny |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Chartreuse Fuze, Chartreuse, Orange Tiger, Pink, Pink Shine | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Pearl White, White, White Glow | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Clear Red Fleck, Motor Oil Red Fleck, Red Belly Shrimp, Salmon Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Bling, Blue Fuze | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 Gulp! Saltwater Grub Soft Bait, 5 in, Chartreuse | Length:5 in | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley Gulp! Grub Saltwater, 6 in, New Penny | Length:6 in | Color:New Penny | Suits:— |
| Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Grub Soft Bait, 8 in, Firetiger | Length:8 in | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy 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 | 6 in |
|---|---|
| Color | New Penny |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is New Penny.
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