Berkley Gulp (Blood Worm)

[X Chief]

Anybody have any success with the berkley gulp blood worms? IM sure that nothing works better than a real worm but I saw them at Dicks Sporting goods the other day and figured why not and try them.

[Parrot6909]

I don't have any experience with the bloods but the Sand Worms used to work really well.

[NightBasser]

picked up 4 packs today sand worm(bloody flavor). going to give them a shot this week scince most bait shops arent getting any worms till friday.

[Esox1]

I will let you know after this weekend.

[LOST A ROD]

TRY FISHBITES IN BLOODWORM THEY WORK WHEN FISH ARE HERE

[Bob ECT]

I think the gulps and fishbites work just as good as the real thing. Gulps have more life like action and look. Fishbites are easier to care for and store.

[Kyle]

just read the package i know the fishbite blood worms work better than the gulp for a fact but some of them are ineffective in water temps under 65 degrees. Fish bite does make cold water artificial baits but i'm not certain they have the blood worm scent yet.

[saltflyfisherman]

I use the sandworm model all the time for fluke. This past yr w/ the weakfish coming back I used the same worms for them and have in the past w/ great results. I use a nightcrawler harness on the worms. They are not stainless but they don't last long anyway. Pick up the 3 hook design and hook the worm at different points down its lenght, you can prevent shortstrikes quickly.
Tom

[Grass Sound Bass Bagger]

I feel The Berkley Gulp Blood worm and Sandworms work great. I got Kingfish and Croakers with them at Island Beach this past year and in NWW as well.

GSBB

[Guatemala Dave]

The GULP definately works, do not confuse the Gupl Baits with Power Baits. They even just came out with a clam in 2", 3" and 4". I've got them all in stock and there is a really worthwhile rebate that will get you $5 back for every $10 you spend.

For you die hard live bait guys I do have plenty of live bloodworms in stock and I just got a load of fresh surf clams. I'll be open every day from 7 am to 5 pm.

[wentfishn47]

Originally posted by LOST A ROD:
TRY FISHBITES IN BLOODWORM THEY WORK WHEN FISH ARE HERE MAKE sure that they are for cold water most fish bites are for water temps at 65 and over!!

[wentfishn47]

Originally posted by Guatemala Dave:
The GULP definately works, do not confuse the Gupl Baits with Power Baits. They even just came out with a clam in 2", 3" and 4". I've got them all in stock and there is a really worthwhile rebate that will get you $5 back for every $10 you spend.

For you die hard live bait guys I do have plenty of live bloodworms in stock and I just got a load of fresh surf clams. I'll be open every day from 7 am to 5 pm. Dave it was nice meeting you and your partner today.

You have the most impressive Gulp selection I have ever seen. I was shocked to see the clams and sand fleas in gulp form as well.

[LilFisherman]

Hope it works, its what ill be using this saturday. i know all other berkely products work. The bloodworms should work good for the stripers and flounder this spring.

[roadkill]

Gulp bloodworms did great for flounder last year and we will expand our use to other species this year. So far only think Gulp is effective for bottom fishing, not stripers. Any other opinions out there?

[LamiglasMike]

Gulp bloodworms, used them last year as an experiment off the beach. Set up the worms on a high low rig and left it out there what felt like all day, nothing. I'll be trying the fish bites this year.

[Bob ECT]

Originally posted by roadkill:
Gulp bloodworms did great for flounder last year and we will expand our use to other species this year. So far only think Gulp is effective for bottom fishing, not stripers. Any other opinions out there? Didn't use them much for bass, I usually plug for them. Did use them alot for weaks, which I think are more bait sensitive. They worked great. Tipped bucktails with them mostly. I'm not one for just cast it out and let it sit fishing. Shrimp and cut bait also out produced bait in the summer for fluke.

[Little Ricky]

Originally posted by Bob ECT:
I think the gulps and fishbites work just as good as the real thing. Gulps have more life like action and look. Fishbites are easier to care for and store. I was reading the packs on them and one said for best results it should be used above..I forget waht degrees the other said nothing can you quote me on this which is which?Thanks :cool:

[WhiteBucket]

Fishbites are for use in warmer water according to the package.

[Bob ECT]

Fishbites makes several types of baits in both the warmer water version and coldwater (water of 60 and below) version. They'll work in any water, the coldwater version is made to dissolve a little faster for cooler water.

[splions]

Used the blood worm powerbaits for fluke last year...They work!

[bassangler]

what you have to do is down size your line so you can cast real far. also your have to see what water clarity looks like, you know darker water daker the the bait, so on. now when you cast out let the bait hit the bottom and jig it in but pop it of the bottom 3 to 4 feet, and that what get the bass to strike

[TrophyproPaul]

Interested to know how to rig the sandworms for flounder and weakfish?

[dude33]

caught over 100 kings with a hilo rig a day in sept usin fishnbites bloodworm, with a small square on each hook. first cast ever with a 2 inch piece had somethin take it head for spain. altho usin only 10 pound power pro with same # mono on my hilo would have tried to slo it down but it was headed for 2 guys with 2 lines out each and i didn't want to tangle them up

[THe Dude]

Anybody use Bag-O-Worms? Are they the same thing as fishbites? I understand they stay on the hook well and catch fish too.

[ 03-02-2006, 08:45 PM: Message edited by: THe Dude ]

[Kyle]

Originally posted by THe Dude:
Anybody use Bag-O-Worms? Are they the same thing as fishbites? I understand they stay on the hook well and catch fish too. Yes they are the same thing, bag-o-worms are fishbites bloodworm scent!

[finaddict5]

dude33,
I found out, just like you, that Fishbites attract some big ones. Late this past summer some huge cownose rays were grabbing the kingie rigs and Fishbites. I got a few in if they did'nt straighten the hooks with 50 lb. Powerpro at Brigantine Beach. Mucho fun even though they were junkfish.

[Guatemala Dave]

I just had a report of some great perch action on the new Saltwater GULP 2" minnows. One rod with grass shrimp and one with the GULP had the same catch rates. These 2" minnows and a 1" sand flea will be great baits for the little guys.

I'm still waiting for a report on the new clams for stripers, but then again I'm waiting for the first bass anyway.

[esquired]

Has anyone used these "fake" bllodworms for stripers and, if so, DO THEY WORK?

[Gator]

I used the Gulp bloodworms the past 3-4 days- DE river incoming at a spot that always has at least perch,bream, catfish or stripers (on live bait). Not even a tap.
Not done trying them out though.

I have used-Gulp shrimp,swimming minnows and sandeels with good results.In saltwater.

Caught one LM on a sinking minnow in fresh.

I'd like to hear more on the bloodworms for stripers in the DE also.
Thanks
Greg

[sjb saxatilis]

never cuaght a striper with them but the smaller schoolie weakfish that show in july, aug and sept love em.....caught many with the gulp bloods over the last two years

[esquired]

I have yet to hear of a striper eating these things, seems like they should. I have caught just about everything else in the DE Bay with them, wanted to try them for Stripers in the river.

Anyone catch a striper on the artificial bloodworms yet? :confused:

[FRANKIE FISH 1]

Bloods Work Great Used Them In The Del River

[fishenfiremen]

Whats up x chief as you know I bought Berkley Blood Worms from the GIRLS the day we went out and no luck with those things.

Thanks for the trip. Had a great time.

[gotboost1]

used Gulp bloods early this season and had one day when the stripers hit them well,also had some of the gulp blood strips you cut to size they well also,tried them again about 2 weeks later nothing not even a perch.

[LOOPY64]

Caught a ton of croakers on the gulp bloodworm.