How to Hook a Gulp! Crab

The Berkley Gulp! crab is designed to mimic a real crab.

The Berkley Gulp! crab is an artificial bait made from natural ingredients. It is designed to mimic a live peeler crab. The unique bait is impregnated with scent and, indeed, the crabs are strong-smelling. Studies have shown the Gulp! crab emits 400 times more scent than a real crab. The Berkley Gulp! crab is available in 1-, 2- and 4-inch models in a wide variety of colors. The water-soluble lure is 100 percent biodegradable and breaks down in nature in about nine months.

Things You'll Need

• Gulp! crabs
• 1/0, 2/0 or 4/0 hooks

Instructions

1. Insert the hook point into the side of the crab, right along the oversize arm.

2. Rotate the hook so the point pops out the crab's opposite side.

3. Slide the crab up the shank of the hook to secure it and to expose the hook for better percentages of hooking your intended catch.

Tips & Warnings

• A 1/0 hook is about the right size for the 1-inch crab; the 2/0 for the 2-inch and a 4/0 for the 4-inch. Hook the Gulp! crab like you'd hook a real crab. The crab's oversize arm is designed to help hide the hook. Crabs swim sideways, so hooking the Gulp! crab through the side gives the bait a natural presentation.

References

• Yaziz Profishing: Berkley Gulp! 4" Saltwater Rig Peeler Crab
• Fishing Tackle: Berkley Gulp! soft baits - saltwater and freshwater - Berkley Gulp!

Resources

• Berkley Fishing: Peeler Crab - Gulp!