Berkley Gulp Ghost Shrimp? Has anyone used them? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

09-19-2011, 01:26 AM

Just curious if these would be good to keep on hand, in the event live Ghosties can't be had.

Mainly targeting California Sheepshead with them? I saw the new penny 3" and thought they would be the best option.

Any other ideas?
Thanks and tight lines
Neill

blitzburgh · 09-19-2011, 10:04 AM

I use em in the Big Bay with good results. I have only fished em on the dropshot while drifting.

JPSURF · 09-20-2011, 05:43 PM

This one was caught with one pinned on an Iron!!

The Kid · 09-20-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSURF

This one was caught with one pinned on an Iron!!

Hahahahaha

Idk give em a try and let us know

MrPatrick · 09-20-2011, 06:56 PM

You are better off useing Gulp crabs for Sheephead. New penny or molting color.

echo1er · 09-20-2011, 08:10 PM

IMO live ghost shrimp works best. Pump and there you go tight lines.

todd one · 09-20-2011, 08:19 PM

I think you were out there when I got my big sheephead, I got it on real ghost shrimp. I'm going to start taking them out there again. I've spent a lot of hours out there getting skunked going after Yellows and Whites.
I'm not giving up them, I just want to catch something other than bait.

09-20-2011, 09:04 PM

Yup todd that was me.
Its just not the easiest for me to pump out my own shrimp all the time, since I live 2 minutes from the shores launch, especially when I make a last minute decision to just go out in the AM.

I too want to have some on hand for when I'm not having luck with YT.

09-20-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by echo1er

IMO live ghost shrimp works best. Pump and there you go tight lines.

They do.... I agree, but as mentioned, I would hold onto fakes when live can't be obtained

taggermike · 09-21-2011, 10:25 AM

I think the gulps would work on the sheepies, but like Drake said, save em for when you can't find the real stuff. I've caught sheeps on ghost shrimp, craw dads, clams, market shrimp, but the best I've found is fresh mussels tied to the hook. Mike

09-19-2011, 01:26 AM	#1
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Berkley Gulp Ghost Shrimp? Has anyone used them? Just curious if these would be good to keep on hand, in the event live Ghosties can't be had. Mainly targeting California Sheepshead with them? I saw the new penny 3" and thought they would be the best option. Any other ideas? Thanks and tight lines Neill

09-19-2011, 10:04 AM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I use em in the Big Bay with good results. I have only fished em on the dropshot while drifting. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

09-20-2011, 05:43 PM	#3
JPSURF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 86	This one was caught with one pinned on an Iron!!

09-20-2011, 06:56 PM	#5
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	You are better off useing Gulp crabs for Sheephead. New penny or molting color.

09-20-2011, 08:10 PM	#6
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	IMO live ghost shrimp works best. Pump and there you go tight lines.

09-20-2011, 08:19 PM	#7
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	I think you were out there when I got my big sheephead, I got it on real ghost shrimp. I'm going to start taking them out there again. I've spent a lot of hours out there getting skunked going after Yellows and Whites. I'm not giving up them, I just want to catch something other than bait.

09-20-2011, 09:04 PM	#8
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Yup todd that was me. Its just not the easiest for me to pump out my own shrimp all the time, since I live 2 minutes from the shores launch, especially when I make a last minute decision to just go out in the AM. I too want to have some on hand for when I'm not having luck with YT.

09-21-2011, 10:25 AM	#10
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I think the gulps would work on the sheepies, but like Drake said, save em for when you can't find the real stuff. I've caught sheeps on ghost shrimp, craw dads, clams, market shrimp, but the best I've found is fresh mussels tied to the hook. Mike