A GULP! Substitute? Maybe So . . .
Cany, I (like many of us old schoolers) swore by killies & squid back in the day. They were the go-to bait that in those days could not be beat. I would still use them today but my local tackle shop doesn't have live killies available and I haven't been able to catch any good "bait sized" killies at my dock in years.
We do, however, deploy live peanut bunker when they are available in July & August. Seems like a very tight window for when they are effective here to the west. That being early August thru early September. Besides that bite (at that time of year) the jigging bite is the most productive technique for fluking nowadays. Anyone not employing the Gulp with jigs is missing one heck of a great method for putting keeper fluke in the box.
If someone can demonstrate to me that there's a more effective way to put good sized fluke in the boat on a consistent basis (besides Gulp), I'd love to see it firsthand.
We do, however, deploy live peanut bunker when they are available in July & August. Seems like a very tight window for when they are effective here to the west. That being early August thru early September. Besides that bite (at that time of year) the jigging bite is the most productive technique for fluking nowadays. Anyone not employing the Gulp with jigs is missing one heck of a great method for putting keeper fluke in the box.
If someone can demonstrate to me that there's a more effective way to put good sized fluke in the boat on a consistent basis (besides Gulp), I'd love to see it firsthand.
First MateOriginal Crew292 postsSince 2018
Getting back to the original point of this thread, I look forward to giving these "All American Stink" baits a whirl - and reporting my findings.
Why I may even put one on the back of a Krokodile.
It would be funny if THAT turns out to be this season's big killer!
Hey, its all good! 😛
Why I may even put one on the back of a Krokodile.
It would be funny if THAT turns out to be this season's big killer!
Hey, its all good! 😛
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
Last season fluke trip, when the bite was on we all did well with various baits. Mostly squid and Peruvians. But once the bite tapered off the one guy using Gulp was getting significantly more bites than the rest of us. So there is definitely something to the stuff.
Chrome warns this may be a phishing site. Well, Duh,... Stupid jerks can't even spell fishing right.
CaptainOriginal Crew3,431 postsSince 2019
To be perfectly honest, I wish that killies were more "readily available" because I truly enjoy using live bait to catch ANY targeted species of fish. Nothing seems more "authentic" to me. One of my favorite bass trips I ever made was in Montauk using porgies to catch monster bass. My two best fluke (over 10 pounds) were BOTH caught on live peanut bunker. The biggest tuna I ever personally reeled in, a big eye, was caught on live bait. The largest tuna I ever held the rod on (estimated over 400 lbs. at the side of the boat) was caught on a live bluefish. The biggest sea bass I ever caught was on a live peanut bunker.
So you see, I'm not indifferent to the live bait method. My point is that we have been evolving over the years in this sport and we've reached a point where this Gulp bait seems to be outfishing all other techniques with striking regularity. My plan is to embrace the trend and ride it out.
So you see, I'm not indifferent to the live bait method. My point is that we have been evolving over the years in this sport and we've reached a point where this Gulp bait seems to be outfishing all other techniques with striking regularity. My plan is to embrace the trend and ride it out.
First MateOriginal Crew292 postsSince 2018
Hey, believe it or not, I caught a keeper fluke on a popper in Mt. Sinai Harbor!! Was bass fishing with an "old school" sinking popper (Striper Strike_ and when I casted out got a wicked wind knot which took me a long time to unravel. When I was finished and cranking in my popper as soon as the line came tight my rod started bouncing and up came a 19" fluke, back in the days of 14"!!
No, I'm not suggesting we start using poppers...
No, I'm not suggesting we start using poppers...
Shall I go to heaven or a-fishing? - H. D. Thoreau
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018
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Perhaps another option. I have never used them but figured id drop a link for a look. Im sure he will be at a few of the upcoming shows.
https://joebaggsoutdoors.com/bottom-dweller-scented
https://joebaggsoutdoors.com/bottom-dweller-scented
First MateOriginal Crew255 postsSince 2018
Perhaps another option. I have never used them but figured id drop a link for a look. Im sure he will be at a few of the upcoming shows.
https://joebaggsoutdoors.com/bottom-dweller-scented
At least I'm enjoyin' the ride.....
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,065 postsSince 2018
Hey, believe it or not, I caught a keeper fluke on a popper in Mt. Sinai Harbor!! Was bass fishing with an "old school" sinking popper (Striper Strike_ and when I casted out got a wicked wind knot which took me a long time to unravel. When I was finished and cranking in my popper as soon as the line came tight my rod started bouncing and up came a 19" fluke, back in the days of 14"!!
No, I'm not suggesting we start using poppers...
I've had fluke (well once anyway )come up for a trolled worm in about 20 feet of water.....
"Well, it's alright.
.............even if you're old and gray."
"Well, it's alright.
............you still got something to say."
.............even if you're old and gray."
"Well, it's alright.
............you still got something to say."
AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018
sometimes I may "save a used 4" swimmer" back into its container, most times not. I think it may contaminate the main juice, any thoughts... cellfish...
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... sand under my bare feet is better than subway steps with steel toe boots on... cellfish...
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... sand under my bare feet is better than subway steps with steel toe boots on... cellfish...
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CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019
I put used ones back in the container all the time to "rejuvenate." IIRC this is not a bad practice. But my dismal results the last couple years fishing mainly the backbays are not exactly rave reviews.
And, of course, I am part Scot... and a full-time piker.
And, of course, I am part Scot... and a full-time piker.
Every day is Saturday.
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,034 postsSince 2018
Good video, those ZIP bags are useless after the first opening while beach fishing., leaks everywhere. I transferred mine to the screw top container next size up and it still leaks a bit. Carry only a few gulps with minimal juice, inside a glad bag... cellfish...
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You’re right about that
I keep them in a separate container and when I’m walking the beach I just throw a few in my own ziplock and return them when I’m done
DeckhandOriginal Crew32 postsSince 2018
Getting back to the original point of this thread, I look forward to giving these "All American Stink" baits a whirl - and reporting my findings.
Why I may even put one on the back of a Krokodile.
It would be funny if THAT turns out to be this season's big killer!
Hey, its all good! 😛
DeckhandOriginal Crew32 postsSince 2018
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