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Berkley · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Berkley Gulp! Paddleshad, 4 in, Pearl White
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- Item weight
- 0.06 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
A 4 inch paddle-tail swimbait with high scent dispersion, designed for rigging on jig heads or weighted hooks.
A 4-inch paddle-tail shad in Pearl White, made from scent-dispersing Gulp! material. Its nose is shaped for rigging on a jig head or a weighted EWG swimbait hook. A natural pick for walleye anglers working slow, steady retrieves.
Best for
- Walleye on jigs or weighted rigs
- Fast or slow-speed presentations
- Jigging in deeper water
Skip if
- You prefer hard baits
- You fish strictly topwater
Strengths
- Paddle tail generates high-frequency vibration to attract fish
- Proprietary scent formula disperses in water column
- Soft plastic takes on jig head without tearing
Trade-offs
- Scent dissipates after multiple casts
- Paddle tail may tear on rocks or wood
- Less effective on fast retrieves than slower presentations
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | soft paddle-tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Rigging | EWG swimbait hook or jig head |
What can I catch with this?
- Walleye
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, Pearl White/Chartreuse, Pearl White/Pink | 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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| Black Silver | 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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| Disco Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Purple Penny, Purple Tiger | 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! Paddleshad Soft Bait, 4 in, Black Silver | Length:4 in | Color:Black Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye |
| Berkley Gulp! Paddleshad Soft Bait, 4 in, Firetiger | Length:4 in | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water, walleye |
| Berkley Gulp! Paddleshad, 4 in, Pearl White | Length:4 in | Color:Pearl White | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye |
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 | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Pearl White |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl White.
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