Berkley · Soft Plastic Worms
Berkley Gulp Jerk Shad Alive, 5 in
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Color: Pearl White
- Pearl White
- New Penny
Size: 5 inch
- 5 inch
- Item weight
- 8 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 5 inch soft plastic shad in Gulp scent for suspended fish around cover.
This Berkley Gulp! Alive! Jerk Shad is a 5 inch soft bait in Pearl White, packed in a tub of scented liquid. Its spear point shape suits a twitching, darting retrieve around weedlines, wood, docks and dams. Anglers who like soft plastics that carry scent and a biodegradable build will find it a simple one to rig on a jig head or swimbait hook.
Best for
- Fish holding near docks, wood, or weedlines
- Vertical presentations in depth
- Following the Gulp line of soft baits
Skip if
- You need fast-sinking lures for deep water
- You prefer hard plastic or metal lures
Strengths
- Authentic smell and taste of live shad draws strikes
- Floats for suspended presentations
- Biodegradable material works in any water
Trade-offs
- Gulp scent dissipates with use and water exposure
- Soft plastic tears easily on rocks or shells
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic jerk shad |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Container | 18.6 oz jar |
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
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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