slinkymalinky Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 A while ago I swore off Gulps... stinky juice in bags that never reseal properly, dribbling through tackle boxes and getting all over everything. I'd had enough. Since that day, each time I've opened one of my remaining packets of stink sticks, I've handed any still left at the end of the day to my fishing buddies. Roberta scored a few last weekend... Jewhunter has scored a few (and cracked me up when a big plastic container of remnants I gave him, lost its lid in his tackle bag ) Well, I've just counted and only 11 packs to go before it's no more Gulps for Slinky. Interestingly, in the last few trips, none of my fish have been taken on Gulps... although the Squidgie people are making a fortune off me, and Berkley still get some of my cash for Powerbaits. There's certainly not been a single occasion where side by side, Gulps have outfished other plastics (that I usually use with Ultrabite or Squidgie S Factor) I'm becoming more and more convinced that the reason Gulps catch so many fish is because so many people fish with them. Don't get me wrong, they're great plastics, but the stench isn't worth the trouble. Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Gun Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Agreed. Ive had the experience of all the juice running right through everything in my tackle bag. Since then i bag them in a sealer bag. Since then no more leaks . Also they dry out extremely easy, a few mins in the sun and they have turned into a Hard Bodys haha. I still carry the old nuclear chicken and it works on some occasions. I can defiantly see where you're coming from. Cheers YG 100th post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sorry Slinky but I have to disagree As those slimy, smelly leaking juicy things are quite often the only feckin smelly slimy fishy looking thing I ever bring home I can't live without them. If it wern't for Gulp I wouldn't know the pleasure of smelly fishes at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_beginner Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 to me i dont think theyre that bad when kept seperate to the rest of your sp's i know its yet more money to spend on fishing tackle but one of those lil bag things that keep all of your zip lock bags in zip lock bags....best thing ive ever done as far as those stinky lil buggers go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sorry Slinky but I have to disagree As those slimy, smelly leaking juicy things are quite often the only feckin smelly slimy fishy looking thing I ever bring home I can't live without them. If it wern't for Gulp I wouldn't know the pleasure of smelly fishes at all. I am with you, Boofhead. Gulp has accounted for too many fish to be ignored, especially in my local water. I keep mine in their bags, in a Tuppeware container. No problems thank goodness, as I just purchased another 20 packets this week Cheers Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Everyone has there likes and dislikes with brands of equipment from Reels to lures to rods glitter on the powerbaits annoys me a little and gets everywhere even slambaits have juice now could buy powerbaits and buy the gulp spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregL Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'm with the rest, to good not to have in the bag at all! I have about 400 packs for snapper sitting in boxes next to me in my office. Hard to pass up good deals Then there's my 4" Pogy collection at home..... Yeah I like my Berkleys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framedtrash Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Squidgie Pro all the way i hate the gulp juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olitay Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I wouldnt go out fishing without Gulp!!!! Were fisherman (and fisherwomen) and a bit of smell shouldnt bother us right? That reminds me, im running low.... better get some more!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1994 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Mate i honestly reckon that the Gulps are the most effective plastics on my waterway, and do often produce when others dont. Also as another raider had already said, as fishermen the bit of smell they produce shouldnt be too much of a bother for us. Anyway i guess its all a matter of opinion. Cheers, JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4strokn Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 If you cant live with the smell store them in a container in fresh water. I have been experimenting after a packet developed a hole and after 2 weeks in water they are as fresh as the day they where purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 hehe Thanks for your leftovers, Slinky ..... they will be well used!! Yeah, I hate the smell (have spilled some in our trailer & Keith hasn't worked out what the smell is ..... yet ......) Even if you use their ziplock bags, they still leak. I put a bunch of them in a 'locked' container & they still leak .... and it has a rubber seal around it too!! The bags also don't have 'enough juice' to keep them moist in the bucket unless you buy the big bucket of gulps ..... and then it leaks out anyway ..... GRRRRRRR But I still use 'em! Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkymalinky Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Well, that's the last of them. Winging their way courtesy of Australia Post to Tuross Heads where a more appreciative master (Hodgey) is awaiting them. Long may they stink up someone else's tackle box. Now... where did I put those packets of Squidgies???? Cheers, Slinky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 You are far too generous, Slinky. Thank you very much mate. Now the big question .... do you want to see the photos of the fish I catch on 'em? Have a great weekend, and keep your phone handy next week Cheers Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 three days, tops just remember you are in control and you are a valuable member of the community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 courtesy of Australia PostCheers, Slinky Ahhhhrg! Slinky what the....! Now everyones mail is gonna stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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