Strike King Bitsy Minnow VS Gulp Alive Minnow - Fishing With Minnows!

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  • Опубліковано 18 вер 2021
  • Today I am fishing the Strike King Bitsy Minnow vs the Gulp Alive Minnow. Fishing with minnows can be fun and rewarding, when you choose the right minnow. Hearing of other fishermen's success on the Bitsy Minnow, I just had to try it. Well, I didn't even catch one fish! After switching to my confidence bait, the Gulp Minnow, I started catching fish. As a matter of fact I caught one on the first cast using the Gulp. I am sure the small crankbait has its time and place but it wasn't today at this lake. Bitsy Minnow vs Gulp alive? Gulp Minnow is the clear winner today! #fishing
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  • @j.t.cooper2963
    @j.t.cooper2963 2 роки тому +7

    👍🏻😎🍻 I like the fact that you don't try to influence anybody. You tell it how it is, good or bad. That's keeping it realistic. ✌🏻

  • @TAStormChasing
    @TAStormChasing 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for videos

  • @EllandrillNcrbane
    @EllandrillNcrbane 2 роки тому +1

    Pan fish are always fun.

  • @TonyGrimaldi1
    @TonyGrimaldi1 2 роки тому +1

    some nice looking bluegills

  • @dnacash
    @dnacash 2 роки тому +1

    Jumbos there Alex!

  • @tomballard4794
    @tomballard4794 2 роки тому +1

    The great gulp minnow bait

  • @charlesdulude1713
    @charlesdulude1713 2 роки тому +4

    I love the plop the fish make when they go back in.

  • @dwheeler016
    @dwheeler016 2 роки тому

    Nice bluegill on the standby bait

  • @letsgonow5641
    @letsgonow5641 2 роки тому +2

    I have like 8 of the Bitsy Minnow still unopen....Theyll probably like 8-10yo..Love your channel to new subscriber...

  • @joycedimaggio3816
    @joycedimaggio3816 2 роки тому

    Thanks for keeping it real Alex!

  • @TylerGoesFishing
    @TylerGoesFishing 2 роки тому +1

    Gulp minnows are clutch. They are what i go to when nothing else is working

  • @fishinfool3795
    @fishinfool3795 2 роки тому +1

    We have some lakes with bluegills like that here in SE Wisconsin. None of them can be caught from shore though. Right now we're getting them on the bottom in 42-48 feet deep. PIA, but they are pretty nice fish. Gotta keep every one cuz they are basically dead from the pressure change. Seems like you have access to some really nice shorelines. Ours are all sowed up by land owners. Wish we had more shore access.

  • @NASPELTZ
    @NASPELTZ 2 роки тому +2

    Good stuff

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +2

      👍 Haven't seen you for a while!

    • @NASPELTZ
      @NASPELTZ 2 роки тому

      @@RealisticFishing sorry man I’ve been super busy growing my own channel I haven’t been watching any videos lately. Notifications are on so I’ll be watching for your new posts

  • @brandonross1555
    @brandonross1555 2 роки тому

    Got to get the Tennessee shad color

  • @nanettestanley9985
    @nanettestanley9985 2 роки тому +4

    Coffee and Realistic Fishing, love fishing for bluegill since I saw the first video with gulp minnows! Thanks Alex

  • @lsmftwitchell1939
    @lsmftwitchell1939 2 роки тому +5

    Love your try so many different lures. Most of us keep using the same 3 or 4 that we have the most confidence in. 👍💕🎣👵

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +2

      I have my favorites, but the bitsy isn't one of them

  • @powerserg8
    @powerserg8 2 роки тому +9

    Love the indie wrestling support!

  • @FirstCatch
    @FirstCatch 2 роки тому +1

    Gulp for the win. Thumbs up.

  • @roberthall9525
    @roberthall9525 2 роки тому +1

    Great video 👍

  • @hunguponfishing1289
    @hunguponfishing1289 2 роки тому

    Nicely done man yep my friend swears by the gulps have a good one

  • @wrath231
    @wrath231 2 роки тому

    I've had great luck using those in clear water.

  • @frankdudek6242
    @frankdudek6242 2 роки тому +1

    👍

  • @JG-gl4uh
    @JG-gl4uh 2 роки тому

    looks like you can never go wrong with the Gulp Minnow.

  • @michaelsule1750
    @michaelsule1750 2 роки тому

    Realistic
    Love your videos. Try using the Strike King bitsy minnow for white bass. They love that thing. I have used it when I lived in Clarksville, TN fishing the Cumberland along the rip rap.

  • @HookinDinks
    @HookinDinks 2 роки тому

    Been a slow slow couple weeks for me, time to pull out the gulp, it never fails me.

  • @scottderuyter6627
    @scottderuyter6627 2 роки тому

    Love your vids

  • @HippieMagic
    @HippieMagic Рік тому +1

    I usually have a jar of gulp minnows on me when I’m using spinning gear. It’s sort of my last resort bait lol

  • @LonerTrails
    @LonerTrails Рік тому +1

    Never had luck on the bitsy. Seen a guy catch a little bass on one before but I fished with it a bunch and never got anything

  • @NStone90
    @NStone90 2 роки тому +2

    I've had really good luck on the bitsy minnow, though I use it at the creek in deeper water. I've had the most success just straight reeling it in, it tends to drive a little deeper that way.

  • @curiousobserver8210
    @curiousobserver8210 2 роки тому +3

    Great video Alex. I am hooked on gulp minnows because of you! In my opinion crankbaits are a waste of time and money. I have never had much luck on them. Just a fish here and there. KIR!

  • @KayakMuskyCentral
    @KayakMuskyCentral 2 роки тому +2

    That's quite an introduction!

  • @sethjohnsonoutdoors4055
    @sethjohnsonoutdoors4055 2 роки тому +4

    Awesome video 📹 👏 that intro was epic!!

  • @adamturner9990
    @adamturner9990 2 роки тому +1

    I love this bait when nothing else work I go to this lure

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +2

      Which one?

    • @adamturner9990
      @adamturner9990 2 роки тому

      Sorry the bitsy minnow at my lake it works best being thrown in the shallows with cover around Lilly pads trees etc

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +1

      Ever tried a gulp minnow there?

    • @adamturner9990
      @adamturner9990 2 роки тому +1

      No I’m in ga the stores around me it’s hard to findgulp minnows

  • @KayakConnie
    @KayakConnie 2 роки тому +1

    I love your enthusiasm over the bull gills!

  • @kevintebo3736
    @kevintebo3736 2 роки тому +2

    Puts a smile on my face to see you kicking some ass

  • @user-jk2lu1ib1q
    @user-jk2lu1ib1q 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video great as always 👍

  • @nealm2562
    @nealm2562 2 роки тому

    I just bought gulp minnows bc you always do so well with em! You destroyed those bluegill ...

  • @caroferg8857
    @caroferg8857 2 роки тому +2

    Another decent day. Nice. KIR

  • @z33tec
    @z33tec 2 роки тому +3

    The Gulp Minnows are just unbeatable when it comes to catching numbers. I've even used the big 4" ones and caught some real nice bass and pike.

  • @jefferystovall5536
    @jefferystovall5536 2 роки тому

    The old reliable glup minnow. I have bass, crappie, blue gill and catfish on the gulp minnow.

  • @cigarsandlures9843
    @cigarsandlures9843 2 роки тому +1

    I learned about Gulp Minnows from you a couple of years ago. They have been my "go to" bait when I can't catch anything. I can always catch something on them. Keep it Realistic!

  • @rickb6694
    @rickb6694 Рік тому

    I have a pretty decent supply of those Bitsy Minnows, snagged a bunch while they were on sale. Was so happy. My joy got snagged somewhere between the hooks that were always stuck together -_-

  • @warren1houston2
    @warren1houston2 Місяць тому

    Dude they hammer the bitsy minnow around me .

  • @jpgtr84
    @jpgtr84 2 роки тому +2

    Daaanng, that one bluegill was an absolute unit. Well done.

  • @jtlynn1928
    @jtlynn1928 2 роки тому

    I kill with those little crank baits just gotta find the right one for your spots brother! Love the channel and keep em coming.

  • @koreywilliams4570
    @koreywilliams4570 2 роки тому +1

    I carry a fishing tackle bag but I usually leave it at the truck unless I'm going kinda far away. But It has a shoulder strap so I can hands free it.
    I seen a spider luer at Walmart last time I was in. Almost got it but it was like 15 bucks. Looked neat tho.

  • @PanFishWeekly
    @PanFishWeekly 2 роки тому +1

    Giant Bluegill!

  • @toutanglor
    @toutanglor 2 роки тому +3

    GULP MINNOWS my favorite fishing lure:) nice fishing video. 👍😎👍🍿

  • @RobertxJenks
    @RobertxJenks 2 роки тому

    The little baits like that seem to be tricky, the only time I caught fish on them were in the creeks, a few small bass, bluegill, sunfish and creek chubs

  • @michaelbond142
    @michaelbond142 2 роки тому +1

    Nice fish the gulp minnows or gulp cricket are always my go to

  • @Paulhnkc
    @Paulhnkc 2 роки тому

    Gulp minnow is money. I use a weighted hook instead. Nice video!

  • @punkrockfishingfreak3901
    @punkrockfishingfreak3901 2 роки тому +4

    I really need to get myself a jar of those. I know I can't find them at any store near me.

  • @lupiaan2021
    @lupiaan2021 2 роки тому +2

    Nice assortment of chunky gills!!

  • @rayhall3010
    @rayhall3010 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video , Alex thank you so very much

  • @nachofitz31
    @nachofitz31 2 роки тому +2

    Nice catch, keep it realistic!!!

  • @chipseiler1766
    @chipseiler1766 2 місяці тому

    Alex: You should do a Strike King Bitsy lure challenge. Bitsy Splash, Dawg, Minnow, Shad, and Jerkbait. To win you've got to catch at least 3 fish per lure. No particular species. How about it? That'd be pretty realistic.

  • @adammartinez6693
    @adammartinez6693 2 роки тому +2

    Great video buddy 👍🏽

  • @devonburns9414
    @devonburns9414 2 роки тому

    I have a bunch of luck on the Bitsy Minnow but Chili Craw color. I catch bass, bream and crappie. I bet if you used it in the creeks you would have great luck!

  • @rick0596
    @rick0596 2 роки тому +2

    Those Gulp Alive Minnows seem to work pretty good. That was a nice bluegill

  • @jimbonczek7813
    @jimbonczek7813 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. I love catching jumbos in the fall. KIR 👊

  • @joebuck66
    @joebuck66 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful gills. Nice little lake also. Great video Alex.

  • @503_Coreano
    @503_Coreano 2 роки тому +2

    Great video!!! Keep em coming! 🔥🎣

  • @davidb2920
    @davidb2920 2 роки тому

    Entering the ring realistic wrestler undefeated Fisher undisputed catcher Mr gulp minnow his self. Realistic fishing .

  • @garydirks8223
    @garydirks8223 2 роки тому

    You always make bluegill fishing interesting. Thanks for the vids.

  • @markburnstein5546
    @markburnstein5546 2 роки тому

    Try cutting a Bluegill fillet into strips. Works! & A lot Cheaper than Gulp Minnows 👌

  • @josephnywayfarer1345
    @josephnywayfarer1345 2 роки тому +2

    There is something to be said about confidence baits. I always carry Senkos and Zman TRD’s since they never let me down.

  • @smithmichaels
    @smithmichaels 2 роки тому +1

    I love micro square bill crank baits but you have to fish them slow... I did recently buy some GULP minnows because of you. I'm hoping to try them soon. Great video and some fat bluegills!

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +2

      I am glad you love them. If I fish it any slower it will catch even more goop off the bottom. I am sure they have a place, but it aint on this lake, at this time.

  • @tedgaddy7398
    @tedgaddy7398 2 роки тому

    One of the best lures on the market, green tomatoe, and ghost are the best colors, yes the hooks on some hang rack other, strike king has to fix this, other problems with this lure is it sometimes doesn’t run straight on the retrieve, you can adjust the lure with instructions on the package, once to get it tuned it is an amazing lure, I fish it nearly every day and catch unbelievable amount and size fish of all species, trout and bass love it like no other lure

  • @trentonhansen8333
    @trentonhansen8333 2 роки тому +3

    I tried one of those bitsy minnows. Couldn't keep the hooks separated.

  • @ctp61
    @ctp61 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice fish👍

  • @franciscometis6103
    @franciscometis6103 2 роки тому +7

    I have a few of those bitsy minnows they're great for moving water - creeks, shallow rivers, the base of water falls, culverts/drains/spillways - places where bait fish might be swept away in a current and easily ambushed. Not so much pressured lakes or ponds unless you're just after sundown or just before sun rise. I'm liking the small lure vibe this channel's developed lately. tight lines, man!

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +2

      I tried by the drain... no luck

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +2

      You might want to check out my tiny lure vids from 2 & 3 years 👍ago

    • @Roarbeard
      @Roarbeard Рік тому

      100%, i've had the same experience with the bitsy

  • @trevorshadden22
    @trevorshadden22 2 роки тому +1

    The intro is awesome!!!

  • @ronaldyeater3322
    @ronaldyeater3322 2 роки тому +3

    Sup. That bitsy minnow has too many issues!! Everyone should have gulp baits in their tackle!! That's realistic fishing🤘

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +3

      I agree. Hooks tangle, tiny amount of gunk and it cant swim at all. It might have its place though

    • @ronaldyeater3322
      @ronaldyeater3322 2 роки тому

      @@RealisticFishing thought maybe a sand bank or rock pile? Just hate when hooks catch themselves lol. Maybe 1/2" longer?

  • @eduardvad
    @eduardvad 2 роки тому

    Alex, can you make a video how to catch a carp and catfish, please ?

  • @ThePittEngineer
    @ThePittEngineer 2 роки тому +1

    "Its looking like a train wreck but its still on there" the words of a gulp minnow fisherman for sure.

  • @Kenneth_Fishing
    @Kenneth_Fishing 2 роки тому +4

    Had a realistic session today, almost caught a giant fish today here in the Jersey shore. Not sure if it was a flounder or bluefish but it pulled hard. Unfortunate it got off and stole the bait lol. Still caught my first Black Sea bass and tautog, that’s realistic. Keep it realistic

  • @seriousmechanicing
    @seriousmechanicing 2 роки тому

    Strange, I kill with the Bitsy Minnow in firetiger. Really surprised!

  • @Mwingreen
    @Mwingreen 2 роки тому

    Check out the Archie crappie cranks at Walmart too!

  • @VinnyBagODoughnuts
    @VinnyBagODoughnuts 2 роки тому +3

    Intro is awesome, and those fish would have made yummy sammiches! 🤘🤘

  • @joshtwyman6319
    @joshtwyman6319 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome vid man you’re killing the vids lately. Can I also say that I caught my new PB Bass yesterday in a farm pond using a Mr. Crappie plastic. Keep up the great vids man

  • @fredstrudthoff9596
    @fredstrudthoff9596 2 роки тому +2

    Are you using a straight hook or a jig head

  • @duanetaylor1526
    @duanetaylor1526 2 роки тому +1

    Gulp Minnow strikes again. You've caught a lot of fish with that bait. Thanks for the video. KiR!!!

  • @TheJuggaloFishingPosse
    @TheJuggaloFishingPosse 2 роки тому +2

    Pretty specimens of bluegill brother. Really cool when they get that green cheek color like that. That minnow Killin like always!! Gulp should make a RF lure like little minnows with beards lol.

    • @TheJuggaloFishingPosse
      @TheJuggaloFishingPosse 2 роки тому +1

      Or instructions on the back of the label on how to set up the realistic rig lol

  • @lindabell4892
    @lindabell4892 2 роки тому +1

    I went fishing today for catfish and bluegill and didn't catch a thing. Thanks for sharing your video!

  • @PaintballShyguy
    @PaintballShyguy 2 роки тому +2

    Man that's nuts, I catch pretty good with the bitzy. Even caught some walleye with it.

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +4

      I cant even get a bite. Must be a lake by lake kinda thing

    • @PaintballShyguy
      @PaintballShyguy 2 роки тому +1

      @@RealisticFishing Yeah probably, it's one of my confidence baits. If I'm not getting bites I'll switch to the micro setup and the bitzy or a tiny spinner will be the first thing I throw. Gulp does great too though 👍🏻

  • @jose887000
    @jose887000 2 роки тому

    You should Try taking out the back hook. I think 2 are too close.

  • @rossbowman202
    @rossbowman202 2 роки тому +2

    Hard to beat the minnow.

  • @davidrauschenbach6871
    @davidrauschenbach6871 2 роки тому

    Wow! Lost count how many you caught on one gulp minnow! Nope no argument there!

  • @slowstang88
    @slowstang88 2 роки тому +4

    Weird how that works, I slay them on the bitsy minnow. My brother kills them on spinnerbaits and I don't catch shit on them

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 2 роки тому +2

    Gulp Alive Minnow for the win!!!

  • @chriscruz6486
    @chriscruz6486 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous gills

  • @repairdrive
    @repairdrive 2 роки тому

    I could never get that bitsy minnow to swim right. Kept wanting to go off to the side, spiral or just not swim at all.

  •  2 роки тому +10

    Your fishing trips are always in amazing places, so your fishing gear is good and you catch a lot of big fish.👍🎣😊

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching Suellen

    • @Beardedebike
      @Beardedebike 2 роки тому +2

      @@RealisticFishing I like the chartreuse with black back Bitsy Minnow for dirty stocker trout

  • @tommymckiddy7872
    @tommymckiddy7872 2 роки тому

    I've got some Strike King squarebills. Those hooks are big enough to catch each other too. I'll be changing those hooks before I use them again. Get your shit together Strike King.

  • @lanceelzie1640
    @lanceelzie1640 2 роки тому +1

    That is my go to bait!

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +1

      Which one?

    • @lanceelzie1640
      @lanceelzie1640 2 роки тому +1

      @@RealisticFishing Strike King Bitsy Minnow. I have caught blue gill, red ear, crappie, rainbow &brown trout, and 3-4 lb bass with it.

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому +3

      Cool, I havent caught anything on them in the 5 year span of my show. Strange

    • @lanceelzie1640
      @lanceelzie1640 2 роки тому +1

      @@RealisticFishing we all have our own styles of fishing I guess. I didn't have any luck with a Texas Rig until I started watch your show.
      When I fish the bitsy I use a straight retrieve (no twitching or jerking the bait) and maybe vary the speed each cast, who knows why that works for me.

  • @elitesamurai-hu4xf
    @elitesamurai-hu4xf 2 роки тому +1

    Man I caught a bunch of blue gill as bait the other day and a few of them had a pink color to them

  • @chrismacdougall7079
    @chrismacdougall7079 2 роки тому +1

    Once again… Gulp Minnows produce.
    Nice haul, brother

  • @FishingWithLardAlmighty
    @FishingWithLardAlmighty 2 роки тому +1

    I have a lot of faith in the Bitsy Minnow, but man, sometimes that Gulp Minnow seems unbeatable. Nice healthy bluegills!

  • @johnathonsnape-mclean3457
    @johnathonsnape-mclean3457 2 роки тому

    Hahaha i nearly cut my finger off the other day but that didn’t stop me from catching a good 2.5 pounder the next day!

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому

      cut off, as in off off ?

    • @johnathonsnape-mclean3457
      @johnathonsnape-mclean3457 2 роки тому

      @@RealisticFishing i was working on my bike and the derailleur flipped catching my finger in the gears and chain! When it hit, it hit and kept going so I actually thought i cut it off at first but luckily for me i still got my finger, pretty good gash on the index fingerprint area though but could have been worse

  • @OntheRealFishing
    @OntheRealFishing 2 роки тому +1

    Both great baits! Sorry to see you not get any catches on the Bitsy but the Gulp Minnows are always there for a solid backup.

    • @RealisticFishing
      @RealisticFishing  2 роки тому

      I will have to try the Bitsy again in different circumstances