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Title: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Freytown on Jan 23, 2018, 09:06 AM
I used the Gulp Alive 1" minnow yesterday for the first time. To increase the action I split the tail above and had good results. Anyone one else try this and what did you use to split tail?  I used a single edge razor but looking for other ideas.  Thx
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: jbird68 on Jan 23, 2018, 09:17 AM
I like the 1" gulp minnows. Used them in open water for crappie and bluegill with good success. I bought 3 jars to use for ice fishing this year but only used 2 minnows. They are very durable. I didn't split the tail any more than they already were. The only thing I don't like about them is the sticky residue on my fingers. I'm very careful not to spill an open jar in my boat so it won't stain the carpet. But I usually have towel to wipe off the excess from my hands.

Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Light liner on Jan 23, 2018, 10:09 AM
I use them for crappie work well
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Gills4me on Jan 23, 2018, 04:13 PM
I got gills n perch threw the ice using right out the jar.no need to split them........... open water I caught smallmouth n largemouth bass some walleyes  using them on a 32 or 16 oz. jighead
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: timr35 on Jan 23, 2018, 04:43 PM
I used the Gulp Alive 1" minnow yesterday for the first time. To increase the action I split the tail above and had good results. Anyone one else try this and what did you use to split tail?  I used a single edge razor but looking for other ideas.  Thx
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Just a word of advise never never ever open your beer after you put a gulp minnow on your hook !!
Trust me the worst taste ever !!
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Seamonkey84 on Jan 23, 2018, 05:59 PM
I haven’t used them yet, but I have a jar that I plan to use. I swear by the 2.5-3” ones for open water though for all species, my favorites are smelt and fire tiger. all my biggest gills have been caught on a 2.5” gulp minnows!
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Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: 32footsteps on Jan 23, 2018, 07:03 PM
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Just a word of advise never never ever open your beer after you put a gulp minnow on your hook !!
Trust me the worst taste ever !!

You could date an ex of mine. It would make that gulp beer the second worst thing you’ve ever tasted.
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Tye on Jan 23, 2018, 07:56 PM
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Just a word of advise never never ever open your beer after you put a gulp minnow on your hook !!
Trust me the worst taste ever !!

It's just the beer.... lol
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: IceholeFisherman on Jan 24, 2018, 04:07 AM
If that is the kind of beer I think it is, I prefer the Gulp!
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: slipperybob on Jan 24, 2018, 05:54 AM
I just drop the spoon into the gulp jar now...and then fish.  ;)

Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Freytown on Jan 24, 2018, 11:58 AM
I know they work without splitting the tail but the finicky biters can't resist. I am only splitting about  1/4 inch...try it. ;)
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: profisher on Jan 24, 2018, 12:07 PM
Make sure to explain the odor of Gulp to your spouse before you go fishing, otherwise you may have some explaining to do when you get back.
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Gills4me on Jan 24, 2018, 01:20 PM
 :roflmao:n think his wife would believe it anyways?
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: timr35 on Jan 24, 2018, 05:43 PM
It's just the beer.... lol
It wouldn't matter what you drank after, even Publican house beer would be bad !
and 32, i'm sure she couldn't be as bad as gulp juice !
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Tye on Jan 28, 2018, 09:40 AM
It wouldn't matter what you drank after, even Publican house beer would be bad !
and 32, i'm sure she couldn't be as bad as gulp juice !

Not much of a fan of Publican House beer. Could be worse could be Export.
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: timr35 on Jan 28, 2018, 06:52 PM
Not much of a fan of Publican House beer. Could be worse could be Export.
LOL it was a can of canadian !
I agree Export is worse !
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Unclegillhunter on Jan 29, 2018, 12:04 PM
I haven’t used them yet, but I have a jar that I plan to use. I swear by the 2.5-3” ones for open water though for all species, my favorites are smelt and fire tiger. all my biggest gills have been caught on a 2.5” gulp minnows!
(https://s10.postimg.cc/9iegme2bp/B8_ED8630-_B342-450_D-8_E0_B-0_DE8_B22_C67_AA.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9iegme2bp/)
Figure out another container after you open the jar I have never been able to stop the original jar from leaking. Agree with the answers. Never have split the tails more than they already are. Have caught gills, crappies, Bass, one cat fish. Only have used the one inchers.
Keep it safe! JDL
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: ScotNH on Jan 29, 2018, 03:29 PM
Figure out another container after you open the jar I have never been able to stop the original jar from leaking. Agree with the answers. Never have split the tails more than they already are. Have caught gills, crappies, Bass, one cat fish. Only have used the one inchers.
Keep it safe! JDL

I’ve had the same problem with the jars leaking. They are awful. What was your solution?
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: bobberbill on Jan 29, 2018, 10:23 PM
Leaking jars: Don't pull the seal under the lid all the way of. Just open it up far enough to get a piece of bait out. Not totally leakproof, but better than nothing. Baby food jars work, too.
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Seamonkey84 on Jan 29, 2018, 10:30 PM
Baby food jars work, too.

Good idea, I’ve got plenty of those nowadays.
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Driftless Bowhunter on Jan 30, 2018, 09:58 AM
I get these at the local REI store. No more problems with leakage.

https://www.rei.com/product/402056/nalgene-polyethylene-bottle-2-fl-oz
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: FishGut on Jan 30, 2018, 10:33 AM
No one has teflon tape in their junk drawers? If it'll seal a pipe, it'll keep the juice in the jar...
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: EssoxHunter on Feb 01, 2018, 07:08 AM
Leaking jars: Don't pull the seal under the lid all the way of. Just open it up far enough to get a piece of bait out. Not totally leakproof, but better than nothing. Baby food jars work, too.
yep, I second that...nothing like going some place to eat and get a drink after fishing...and you smell like vagina :P  I think Teflon tape would be a pain in the  :pinch:  but no doubt they work, I have one jar with other company's plastics, now they work too  :tipup:
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: bobberbill on Feb 01, 2018, 08:40 AM
Teflon tape works on pipe, but you don't take the pipe apart 20 times a day.
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: Freytown on Feb 01, 2018, 12:19 PM
Leaking jars: Don't pull the seal under the lid all the way of. Just open it up far enough to get a piece of bait out. Not totally leakproof, but better than nothing. Baby food jars work, too.

Yep, don't toss the original seal material. I push the seal into the cap/top after opening and don't have any leaks.
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: gil_lunkage on Feb 01, 2018, 07:55 PM
yep, I second that...nothing like going some place to eat and get a drink after fishing...and you smell like vagina :P  I think Teflon tape would be a pain in the  :pinch:  but no doubt they work, I have one jar with other company's plastics, now they work too  :tipup:


Bahahaha!!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: gil_lunkage on Feb 01, 2018, 07:57 PM
yep, I second that...nothing like going some place to eat and get a drink after fishing...and you smell like vagina :P  I think Teflon tape would be a pain in the  :pinch:  but no doubt they work, I have one jar with other company's plastics, now they work too  :tipup:

I had to post again because I can't stop laughing at the smell reference.  I've been there...

My wife doesn't understand why i am laughing uncontrollably!
Title: Re: Gulp Alive 1" minnow
Post by: esox_xtm on Feb 01, 2018, 08:21 PM
Leaking jars: Don't pull the seal under the lid all the way of. Just open it up far enough to get a piece of bait out. Not totally leakproof, but better than nothing. Baby food jars work, too.

Yep. Long time Gulp user and leaky jars (of any size) are a big gripe of mine. I even ponied up for the Plano aftermarket storage. Big disappointment, no better. I went online and found some silicone o-rings to fit the big jars and never looked back.

Stinky stuff? Phew! Worse than a V-bomb? I don't think so... :sick: