Berkely Gulp Ad

[bassmasta7]

My 9 year old neighbor has this ad in his bassmaster mag and last time i went fishing with him he had his clothes on. I think it was fine and was just meant for comedy. To go along with what avid said if they ban anything on tv it needs to be that erectile dysfunction crap. It leads to some very awkward moments when you are around your parents and grandparents and those commercials comes on.

[Windknot51]

Yes the add worked and will keep many buying their product. Truth is that the attractactants added only last a short time. Geeze.... keep me buying more!, or just learn to work your bait with equal sucess and less dollars. Learn what you fish for and you will too understand there is no magic formula as those will lead you to beleive they hold the key. Big Business BS.

[Windknot51]

Please don't take me wrong. There have been many great innovations that have enhanced our sport and even increased our productivity. Still nothing tops presention I beleive.

Sex in advertisment can only increaes the number of people on the water, which is the intent.

[spotaholic]

I bought some of the worms to see if they worked. I rigged them just as described and fished them correctly. The water temp was about 78 air temp was 90, full sun and wind blowing 10-15 out of the west. Perfect conditions for this style of fishing. I took all my clothes off just as the ad indicates as the proper method and the only thing I got was an awful sunburn. I wonder if this will make one of the Classic Pattern stories. He,He,He......on the serious side what should we expect from a title sponsor of BASS. The whole marking idea of BASS is to sell Shock and ALL. Give me some real fishing stuff not just personalities.IMO

[senile1]

Are you guys saying that you don't fish in the raw?  Am I solo on this?  I mean, it gets cold come Oct-Nov-Dec but come spring,............Gulp.

See the backround?  No houses, noone to see,no harm done.  I just hate tan lines.

*This opinion offered strictly for entertainment and humor purpose.  No offence is intended to any.  No animals were harmed in the making of this photo.

This is a hoot!!

C'mon guys.  In this age of gangster rap videos, victoria secret commercials, erectile dysfunction, and our favorite.....the internet, I just can't get all worked up about a couple guys doing an ad like this?

I thought it was funny.

As far as emails and complaints, yeah if they get a couple of million it might work, but the real test is the direction sales take.  It it's up expect more and worse to come.  If down, then who knows?

You know, Avid, you're right, at least to a point.  What has always offended me regarding commercials that use sexuality to sell things is that it is an insult to my intelligence.  It's the same with movies.  If a sexual scene doesn't add to the story line in a movie, it doesn't need to be there.  It is just gratuitous.  I'm sure all of us like sex as much as the next guy, but there is a time and a place for it to be exposed.  

The ad in BasssMaster didn't bother me that much, but I have to ask, "Does Berkley think I'm stupid enough to buy their product because of this ad?"  Are they targeting women or those with "alternative lifesyles", and if so, do they think women are so shallow they will buy their product due to this ad?  Also, is this something I want my kids to see?  It's not showing anything, but what message does it send to them about what are acceptable standards of conduct?

[Windknot51]

I have been having good luck with Zoom and will continue to use it at much lower expense.

[J@k3 01s3n]

I didn't really take to much offense to the ad. I did think it was odd, but don't you guys remember a month before when they had KVD and others do the commercial where it looked like their lures were stuck in their faces? It was kind of like that where I just thought, "that was strange" but nothing more. Personally though, I don't and probably won't use gulp baits. They just plain suck to me. I can get a lot more fish out of my money with Yum and Zoom baits.

[what]

i dont see how this could offend anybody its not like they show  anything close to the private region it just looks like there nakedi dont see the big deal at all. i ve seen worse commercial about diffrent things like what avid said.

[Dobi]

i dont see how this could offend anybody its not like they show  anything close to the private region it just looks like there nakedi dont see the big deal at all. i ve seen worse commercial about diffrent things like what avid said.

I agree with this.

I've seen more skin during the olympics. That's a sport and televised and encouraged to watch by all.

My 2 cents follows:

**insert disclaimer stating this is my opinion and its actual value may not be even close to  2 cents**

It's 2006. The days of Leave it to Beaver and The Andy Griffith Show are long gone. If I changed the channel or banned everything that I thought was distasteful in todays real world. I think my life would be miserable and I would be a burden on myself.

[Troutfisher]

Hey, Andy Griffith rocks! I still have the DVD's of some older ones....

But to the point, I think that the commercial was kind of stupid when I first saw it, and I still do.  I guess the fishing industry has to show that it's not always a bunch of bearded guys on a boat talking about what lures to use for salmon.

[janalon]

Yes, they are advertising to women, we just are not used to that.

But then again we are not used to mike and skeet.

But at least it fills our boats with ladies.

Can I get a amen?

[Troutfisher]

Amen to that, brother.  ;D

[Troutfisher]

My 9 year old neighbor has this ad in his bassmaster mag and last time i went fishing with him he had his clothes on. I think it was fine and was just meant for comedy. To go along with what avid said if they ban anything on tv it needs to be that erectile dysfunction crap. It leads to some very awkward moments when you are around your parents and grandparents and those commercials comes on.

You're exactly right.

[L.D.]

I may be getting old, but naked men trying to sell bait to a mostly male customer base, I don't get it! YUK!

Now if they were naked women, I'd cut out the ad and take it with me.

Yup, I'm a dog.

L.D.

[Windknot51]

Good point Troutfisher. As many young people stay holed up in front of video games, advertisers look for ways to bring them out to a healthier activity. If it works, I say bravo!

Gotta tell you all something...... recently my Daughter of 17 was voted the most improved student for 2006. When I received this news I was jumping up and down and told her, lets go out.... what would you like to do? She replied..... buy me a fishing pole! So off we went to Gander Mtn., and now I have a new fishing buddy.

Had she seen the add, I have no doubt it would have been passed over as mundane. Her interest lies more in spending some quality time with dad and friends.

As my home has become the hub of many young people, I understand the shock approach has become boring to them..... what I see working is quality.

This add as I see it, was poorly executed for quality and only serves to create a buzz. Hopefully better things will be coming.

[Troutfisher]

Good point Troutfisher. As many young people stay holed up in front of video games, advertisers look for ways to bring them out to a healthier activity. If it works, I say bravo!

Thank you.

And you're right.  If it means that kids stay inside and play video games all day or see something on TV to grab their attention, by all means take the commercial.

[larryrr]

sounds like you guys need to do more fishing and less crying.It was a funny add!..ment to make a point about there bait!!!! and make you laff.... ;D!come on people light n up..

[Troutfisher]

You spelled some stuff wrong there, Larryrr.  

[Smalliehunter48]

Personally, Idon't see whats the big deal... I am farrrrrrr more concerned with the lack of respect in nature that a huge chunk of fisherman seem to have. Every time I go fishing I run across piles of garbage left behind by idiots. I actully have a Brand New rod/ reel combo for my son now because some A-hole got a tangle in the line and just threw it down on the bank and left it. There is trash every where...folks drinking huge amounts of alcohol and throwing the bottles/ cans in the water or on the ground. I mean, SERIOUSLY, I could easily stand naked guys or gals practicing C&R on clean pristine waterways rather than the beer gutted pigs puttin down a six pack and wizzing in the water. Some people actually are nice enough to bag their trash before leaving it on the bank. (not most though)The way I see it, if you can carry it in...Why cant you carry it out?

By the way did anyone object to the commercial where the boat was going so fast that the drivers clothes ripped off leaving him sitting there in a pink thong? I laughed histerically. I thought mostly grown men watched fishing shows anyway. What about the Victoria Secret comms during prime time when the kids are definately watching. Huh? Huh? Pick your battles Kids.

[Troutfisher]

Some of my favorite fishing spots are littered with the garbage left by other fisherman, including beer cans, boxes of empy nightcrawler containers, and my least favorite, tangled fishing line.

I mean, is it that hard for you to pick up your trash when you leave?  I'm no environmentalist, but I hate to see trash laying around to ruin the otherwise great fishing area.

I think you deserve to be called a fisherman(or woman) if you pick up any trash in an area.  Not only do you help to make things look nice, you also make it good for the next person who comes to fish your area.

 

[Rattletrap]

Are you guys saying that you don't fish in the raw? Am I solo on this? I mean, it gets cold come Oct-Nov-Dec but come spring,............Gulp.

See the backround? No houses, noone to see,no harm done. I just hate tan lines.

*This opinion offered strictly for entertainment and humor purpose. No offence is intended to any. No animals were harmed in the making of this photo.

At least you don't have the bass hanging in front of your little package.  A whole lot of kids are watching these fishing shows. They should cut that commercial.

[Rattletrap]

My 9 year old neighbor has this ad in his bassmaster mag and last time i went fishing with him he had his clothes on. I think it was fine and was just meant for comedy. To go along with what avid said if they ban anything on tv it needs to be that erectile dysfunction crap. It leads to some very awkward moments when you are around your parents and grandparents and those commercials comes on.

Were you fishing with gulp products? If not, that explains why he kept his clothes on.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Fish Chris]

I don't know about everybody else, but if I happen to look towards naked men, I immediately turn the other way. Had it been gorgeous babes, I'd look twice, then maybe three times.... then maybe once more before I put the mag down.....

But I'd still have no reason to buy the product. I don't believe Berkeley makes Huddleston trout lures, or Owner hooks, do they ?

Fish