What is the best Gulp bait for flounder?
Gulp shrimp fishing lures are just about the best choice for flounder fishing that there is. Those white 3 inch or 4 inch Gulp shrimp bodies coupled with a 1/8 or 1/4 ounce chartreuse jig head bounced within 6 inches of the bottom is the best way to catch flounder.
What lures are good for flounder?
The best baits for flounder are finger mullet, white baits and mud minnows fished within 12 inches of the bottom. The best lures for flounder are gulp swimming mullet and bucktail jigs with a 1/4 ounce to a 1/2 ounce jig head fish very slowly. Flounder are an extremely popular fish for fishermen everywhere.
Does Gulp bait work?
“They are excellent baits. I usually use the GULP shrimp in new penny, and have caught reds, trout, and numerous other species including a small shark. They do dry out if left on the hook.” (naples34, The Hull Truth) “I have tried gulp alive!
What is Gulp bait used for?
baits provide fishermen with the first real alternative to natural baits. Gulp! baits offer powerful scent attracting components which ultimately allow fishermen to catch more fish.
What color gulp do you use for fluke?
Under most conditions and in most locations, chartreuse or white is a good starting point when dropping for fluke. Captain Jeff had similar thoughts of colors for dirty water. “If the water is off-colored from a storm, I find that bright green, orange, or even glow can put more fish in the box.
What time of day is best to catch flounder?
The best time of day to catch flounder inshore is at max high tide when previously dry sand bars are submerged and flounder move into these areas to feed. Offshore, the best time of day to catch flounder is early morning and late afternoon in and around wrecks and reef areas.
How long does Gulp last?
Gulp! has not been on the market for that long. But as of now it has a shelf life of 5 years in an unopened package. Now it might be fine for a few more on top of this,but was told 5 years unopened.
How long does gulp juice last?
If you keep it cold while you are using it, it will last 2 days or maybe 3. It is so easy to make, I make a fresh batch every morning on a multiday trip.
What is the best Gulp bait?
Gulp Swimming Mullet
The best lure to catch a flounder around a dock is the Gulp Swimming Mullet. I like the white ones with a red 1/8 ounce jig head. Just cast the bait to the dock or under it if you are a precision caster.
Do Gulp maggots work?
Re: Gulp! maggots – do they work? Yes – white and red ones work well for panfish and bass on jigs. I have also found that trout and suckers love them too in the springtime.
Is all Gulp juice the same?
1) They are all the same and you can mix. You just do not want to mix the spray attractants. 2) we do have storage containers for the gulp alive .
Can you add water to gulp juice?
A: “Yes. The liquid in a bucket of Gulp! Alive has a high level of hydrating modifiers…a fancy term for chemicals that allow the juice to get absorbed faster.So if you put a bait back in that’s full of water, the chemicals want to get back into that bait and equalize.”
How is gulp made?
Gulp! is made using water-based resins, thus the major difference in the two baits. This allows for much more scent distribution than with oil-based resins. Because oil and water do not mix, when scent is added to a bait created from PVC and an oil-based resin, the oil literally traps the scent inside the bait.
What is the best fluke bait?
squid
Best Bait for Fluke
When it comes to bait, the favorite choice for fishing fluke among anglers universally is squid, either fresh or frozen. Depending on your preference, you may want to cut it into strips or use the whole squid.
What size hooks for flounder?
Due to the summer flounder’s, large mouth and aggressive nature, 4/0 to 6/0 sized-hooks work well and reduce the risk of gut hooking a fish. Wide gap hooks are most often associated and most popular with summer flounder anglers. At retailers, these hooks are often called fluke hooks.
How do you flounder on a pier?
When fishing for flounder from a pier, you’ll have more success if you do the opposite. Hold the rod so you can cast the bait and reel in slowly where the waves are breaking closer to shore. Start by casting straight out behind the furthest wave from shore, and continue working your way closer to shore on each cast.
Are flounder hard to catch?
Flounder can actually be fished all year round, but they’re easier to catch in the fall, between September and November, when they migrate toward the ocean. They spawn during the spring and summer, and when they’re large enough, the swim to the ocean to spend the winter there before coming back.