Author Topic: Chubby Darter  (Read 989 times)

Offline Flightstopper

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Chubby Darter
« on: Dec 16, 2009, 06:47 PM »
Are these baits as good as people say they are for walleye fishing.  I plan on really getting into jigging for eyes this year and am wondering if they are worth the $$$.  If so which colors and sizes would you guys suggest?  Thanks

Offline Lone Fisher

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #1 on: Dec 16, 2009, 06:50 PM »
I'd go with the Lindy Darter.. They have an added rattle inside.

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #2 on: Dec 16, 2009, 07:02 PM »
Every tool is worth it, when you learn how to use it.

It's like buying a regular floating rapala.  Expensive and made a lot less quality than the old ones.  Yet it still works.

Do you need every lure out there?  Probably not.
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Offline BigJohn

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #3 on: Dec 16, 2009, 07:05 PM »
Used the smallest one, in perch color on Lake of Woods last year and did very well.

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #4 on: Dec 16, 2009, 07:16 PM »
I like size 3 in the perch and fathead minnow. This size is good for perch and walleye. The lindy darter and jigging rapalas are also good choices. I dont think anything beats slamming walleye while jigging on the ice. Oh, try using just the head of a minnow on the bottom treb hook, this seems to help.

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #5 on: Dec 16, 2009, 07:54 PM »
Chubby Darters work great ! That's all I use. Tip with a minnow head for taste. Looks just like that fish that you find inside a walleyes stomach when filleting . 8)

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #6 on: Dec 16, 2009, 09:10 PM »
Those new holographic glow patterns will make them more versatile than before.
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Offline Flightstopper

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #7 on: Dec 16, 2009, 09:21 PM »
Well I think i am going to give them a try.  It can't hurt and from the sounds of it they may work really well.  One thing is for sure the lake I plan to use them on has never seen them before, hopefully that works to my favor.  What are the go to colors and sizes?

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #8 on: Dec 17, 2009, 12:02 AM »
I have had the best luck with the small perch pattern, getting jumbo perch, big bass and crappy. I don't use any bait on mine, I found it deadend the action. I have been using the Salmo, but plan on trying some of the other brands that have come out, I hear the hooks are a little bigger and I have dropped some BIG bass at the hole and I am sure it was because of the small hooks.
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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #9 on: Dec 17, 2009, 02:26 PM »
I like the largest one in Dance pattern, especially in deeper water.  You never know what will hit that thing.  Disagree with tipping though,  it kills the lure's actions,  the most I do is couple maggots on the front treble.  Has anyone tried the Lindy's Darter?  That thing looks great

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Re: Chubby Darter
« Reply #10 on: Dec 17, 2009, 02:52 PM »
I usually go for the color that matches the forage in the water I'm fishing. A lot of smelt, I'll go silver and black, In a perch lake, perch pattern of course.

 



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