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Berkley · Shrimp Imitations

Berkley Gulp! Shrimp Soft Bait, 3 in, New Penny Fleck

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Color: New Penny FleckSize: 3"17 colorsChange

Color: New Penny Fleck

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Size: 3"

Item weight
9.07 g
Product dimensions
6.9 x 4.75 x 0.7 inches

Quick take

A soft plastic shrimp imitation with Gulp scent and durability for saltwater rigging.

Best for

  • Redfish and snapper in flats and bays
  • Sight-casting in shallow saltwater
  • Multi-rig setups for live shrimp presentation

Skip if

  • You fish freshwater; this is saltwater-specific
  • You prefer natural baitfish imitations

Strengths

  • Gulp scent attracts aggressive strikes from saltwater species
  • 3-inch size imitates common forage shrimp
  • Soft plastic body is durable through multiple fish

Trade-offs

  • The scent dissipates over several casts
  • Soft plastic can tear on shell or rocks
  • New Penny color shows best in clear water only

Fishing fit

Species
  • Crab & shrimp
Water
  • Saltwater
Techniques
  • Casting
  • Bottom fishing

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Cajun Purple/Chartreuse, Chartreuse, Glow/Chartreuse, New Penny/Chartreuse, Pearl White/Chartreuse, Pearl White/Pink, Root Beer Gold/ChartreuseStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Pearl WhiteStays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Natural ShrimpLooks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look.
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Overcast
Root Beer GoldFlashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days.
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Low light

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLengthColorSuits
Berkley Gulp! Shrimp Soft Bait, 2 in, Pearl WhiteLength:2 inColor:Pearl WhiteSuits:Clear and stained water
Berkley Gulp! Shrimp Soft Bait, 3 in, Natural ShrimpLength:3 inColor:Natural ShrimpSuits:Clear water
Berkley Gulp Saltwater Shrimp, 3 in, New Penny, 6-PackLength:3 inColor:New PennySuits:—
Berkley Gulp! Shrimp Soft Bait, 3 in, New Penny FleckLength:3 inColor:New Penny FleckSuits:—
Berkley Gulp! Shrimp Soft Bait, 3 in, Pearl White/PinkLength:3 inColor:Pearl White/PinkSuits:Stained and muddy water
Berkley Gulp! Shrimp Soft Bait, 3 in, Sugar and Spice GlowLength:3 inColor:Sugar and Spice GlowSuits:—

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

This version's specifications
Length3 in
Pack count6
ColorNew Penny Fleck

Common questions

How long is it?

It is 3 in long.

What color is this version?

This version is New Penny Fleck.

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