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Berkley · Stickbaits & Minnows
Berkley Gulp Jerk Shad, 6 in, Pearl White, 6-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.15 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6 inches
Quick take
A 6-inch soft jerk shad with 400x scent dispersion and lifelike darting action.
The 6-inch Pearl White Gulp! Saltwater Jerk Shad is a scented soft jerkbait with a darting, struggling-baitfish action. It rigs on a belly-weighted swimbait hook or a swimbait jighead, and some anglers fish it weightless on a plain hook. A natural white pattern like this is an easy first pick for anglers building a soft bait box.
Best for
- Bass, stripers, and saltwater jacks
- Casting to structure and shorelines
- Anglers who want added scent attraction
Skip if
- You prefer hard baits
- You want shads without scent
Strengths
- Scent dispersion expands the strike zone significantly
- Erratic darting and quick glide mimic injured baitfish
- 100% biodegradable material reduces environmental impact
- Works well in both fresh and saltwater
Trade-offs
- Scent may dissipate faster than standard plastics
- 6 inches is moderate size, not universal
- Biodegradable material degrades faster after opened
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | soft jerk shad |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Count | 6 per pack |
| Material | 100% biodegradable soft plastic |
| Scent | 400x more scent dispersion than standard plastic |
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, 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 WhiteThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Root Beer 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 GSJS Jerk Shad, 5 in, Chartreuse Pepper Neon | Length:5 in | Color:Chartreuse Pepper Neon | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley Gulp GSJS Stickbait, 6 in, Chartreuse | Length:6 in | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley Gulp GSJS Stickbait, 6 in, Firetiger | Length:6 in | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley Gulp Jerk Shad, 6 in, Pearl White, 6-Pack | Length:6 in | Color:Pearl White | Suits:Clear and 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 | 6 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Pearl White |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl White.
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