Author Topic: Have you tried one of these for big toothy things? (Read 4854 times)

corny13 · « **on:** Jan 14, 2008, 06:46 PM »

I found some of these sized Chubby's at Reed's this summer. Lots of people dont even know they make them in the size big pike like. My buddy caught this one yesterday on natural perch.

If you target big pike you should get one!

Kyle_ · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 04:08 PM »

I just ordered one off ebay, loving that picture...makes me more anxious to get it !

Skipper · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 04:28 PM »

What do chubbys do? Forgive my ignorance, I don't own any.

Are they like a jigging rap

I have seen them in stores but I didn't want to spend the dough on something shaped like a potato!

Kyle_ · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 04:37 PM »

they catch fish, obviously!

nothing like a jigging rap, these actually look like the real deal !

Skipper · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 04:40 PM »

What do they do for action?

tbirdbassr · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 05:42 PM »

here ya go skipper
http://www.salmofishing.com/index.html

snot rocket · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 08:03 PM »

i bought 9 of them three #3. six #5's. hope to get out friday to give them a try

Snot Rocket

Skipper · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 08:06 PM »

Ahhh, I see! They work like a rattle trap or a rattlin rap just not as extreme or noisy. It is a good idea! Thanks, I am gonna pick up a few. Not real cheap, are they! $:-\$

corny13 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 10:07 PM »

The jig in the photo is not a standard size Chubby they are called Giant Chubby's they are 5,1/2" long and weight 3 1/2 oz. They are HOT on Big pike and I have caught one 26" walleye on one. Here is salmo's site on them http://www.salmofishing.com/lures/giant_chubby.html If you target BIG PIKE get one and give it a try They work! The Pike in the photo was 15lbs. Im hoping to catch one the size Meadowman catches up in Sask on one this winter.

tbirdbassr · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 16, 2008, 10:29 PM »

owwwwwww my wallet is screaming lol

Water Wolf · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2008, 12:40 AM »

I to am interested in the giant chubby darter for big pike and big walleye, but, alas I have yet to find a tackle shop in Sask. that carries them. $:-\$

I like the action of the little guys that I have seen on camera.
I bet that the giant chubby darter really jiggles the rod eh?

Dandy pike corny13. 8)

WW

corny13 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 17, 2008, 08:19 PM »

The Giant Chubby has the exact same action as their smaller brothers. Yes you need a stout ice rod for them. I was very lucky last summer finding them at Reed's in Walker mn. I have never seen them at anyother sporting goods store. You can order them direct from the importer on that addy I posted,I think. I could not even find them on Thorne bros. web page. You might try emailing Reed's and see if they have any left. I recomend the real perch... I also bought a HOT Perch but havent caught anything on it.

birddog_20 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 18, 2008, 01:22 PM »

What are you guys using for line one the poles? Leaders?

corny13 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 08:07 PM »

I use a Grenz jigging rod rigged with 20lb spectra and a titanium leader..... The firetiger Giant Chubby did the trick this weekend. I had a tip-up hit twice with the pike just pulling the smelt and dropping it. I went to the hole and dropped the Chubby and within a min or so BAM! She Swallowed the hole JIG and its BIG! Had her for dinner tonight baked with Mango salsa.

Trigger · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 08:33 PM »

looks like a d@mn murder scene around that hole

Kyle_ · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 08:48 PM »

cmon, ya gotta release the big females $:-\$

Water Wolf · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 06, 2010, 05:15 PM »

Time to update this thread.

I was wondering who else has used the giant chubby darter, and if so were they successful?

I still haven't found any in my area.

Do any of you know where you can find them in Sask. or CAN?

WW

mathews4ever · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 06, 2010, 08:05 PM »

http://www.overstockbait.com/Salmo_Giant_Chubby_Darter_p/s-gc.htm

slipperybob · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 10:28 AM »

No thanks to you guys...the bait monkey bit me.

bradleyroy · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 10, 2010, 08:06 PM »

Nothing more fun than big pike on a small pole

slipperybob · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 09:49 PM »

The Giant Salmo Chubby Darter has arrived...

Only problem I have now is they make my fishing poles feel like I've got fish on!

I need to research into other rods to figure which one will jig it properlyl. Thank you pike fishermen for giving me this new problem to work on. Thank you.

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