Author Topic: Chubby Darters (Read 4407 times)

DON-E-ICE · « **on:** Jan 04, 2010, 11:21 PM »

A buddy of mine has had quite a bit of luck jigging chubby darters for trout off the bottom. He's kinda tight lipped. Anyone have any recomendations on color or sizes. Trout are anywhere from 15 inches to 15 lbs(potentially).

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 03:11 AM »

#3 perch, shiner, dace or roach. In stained waters go with glo.

Wiener · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 08:56 AM »

Don't forget Orange!

Rainbows like gaudy colors. Trolling up here we get Rainbows on Orange / Silver, and "Watermelon" which is Red and Green with Black dots.

Hope this helps,

Wiener

slipperybob · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 05:25 PM »

Those new holographic with glows, in perch pattern too...I think I only need to buy one type now.

Layne · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 05:27 PM »

Cant tell you much about using them on trout but I can tell you that its worth it to swap out the factory hooks for aftermarket ones because the hooks they come with are GARBAGE.

DON-E-ICE · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 07:43 PM »

Thanks guys, i will be targeting browns and lakers 99% of the time. You guys pretty much named all the colors I was looking to pick up.

slipperybob · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 12:56 PM »

I've been having lots of good luck with the Salmo Chubby Darter, especially those new holographic glow patterns. Got perch, channel catfish, and even mooneye's to bite this lure. Not sure what has caused the hot bite change up, but it's more than just a fish attractor for me now. Awesome, that it's has actually become a fish catching lure.

skipper4080 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 01:05 PM »

What is a mooneye???

millertime1 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 02:22 PM »

Do you guys tip any of the hooks with a minnow head or something? I have tried to use these and still haven't caught a fish in 2 years of use.

slipperybob · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 03:19 PM »

Quote from: skipper4080 on Jan 29, 2010, 01:05 PM

What is a mooneye???

Looks like this

Iowa DNR Mooneye Card

slipperybob · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 29, 2010, 03:51 PM »

Quote from: millertime1 on Jan 29, 2010, 02:22 PM

Do you guys tip any of the hooks with a minnow head or something? I have tried to use these and still haven't caught a fish in 2 years of use.

I start plain first...if I get fish to chase and stare at it without biting, then I tip it...usually only small piece of tail section of minnow or plastic like gulp minnow tail. In a way, I don't officially count that as the actual bite on an artificial lure. I only count it when it's all hardware.

Kyle_ · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 05:53 PM »

Where has everyone found the best deals on chubby darters? I'm in AB,Canada and typical price is $10 a hook might order some online if I can find an onsale price or something

Thanks!

IcemanZ · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 30, 2010, 06:11 PM »

Cabela's had'em on sale...

Z

slipperybob · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 09:59 AM »

The worst part of a Chubby Darter light bite is that I suspect that crappies are biting on the head. I can pull them for a few feet, then they let go of it.

IcemanZ · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 10:04 AM »

Slipperybob,
Maybe try the rapala jigging shad, that'll take care of a head bitting...

Z

Quote from: slipperybob on Jan 31, 2010, 09:59 AM

The worst part of a Chubby Darter light bite is that I suspect that crappies are biting on the head. I can pull them for a few feet, then they let go of it.

tracker 1 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 10:07 AM »

Quote from: Layne on Jan 05, 2010, 05:27 PM

Cant tell you much about using them on trout but I can tell you that its worth it to swap out the factory hooks for aftermarket ones because the hooks they come with are GARBAGE.

I agree. I have a new one, the rear hook broke off the 2nd time I used it.For what you pay for these things that should never happen !

rtibbs48 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 10:14 AM »

Try Redrockstore.com.did have them on sale

Game Hog · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 10:17 AM »

Has anybody tried these for the EYES? If so, how have you done? Thinking of purchasing some.

slipperybob · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 12:55 PM »

yeah,...mooneye!

or you mean the other 'eyes...walleyes

I'm still short on a keeper...10" walleye just don't really count.

BenBeattie · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 12:47 PM »

Walleye and trout love em. I prefer the Lindy Darter, though. They have rattles and a nicer action.

dawg · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 06:31 PM »

#6 Dalmation for Lakers here.Perch is not bad not as good as dalmation though. I order mine online from Redrock great people to deal with

jiggalo · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 02, 2010, 11:38 PM »

Quote from: Game Hog on Jan 31, 2010, 10:17 AM

Has anybody tried these for the EYES? If so, how have you done? Thinking of purchasing some.

Weapons of mass destruction might even be better than jiggin Raps and those are my favorite.

skipper4080 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 09:47 AM »

I'm using #3 Dalmations for crappie and inhaling isn't the word for it, luckily I can keep them because they swallow it so deep they're bleeding from the gills.

GIBBS · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 01, 2011, 11:05 AM »

I bought a couple for the eyes, no luck here yet. In all fairness they don't get alot of time on, always go back to the raps its a confidence thing i geuss.

Iceangler247 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 07:18 PM »

ive always wanted to try these for perch but cant bring my self to spend 9 bucks on 1 lure!

IcemanZ · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 09, 2011, 06:01 PM »

Quote from: Iceangler247 on Jan 07, 2011, 07:18 PM

ive always wanted to try these for perch but cant bring my self to spend 9 bucks on 1 lure!

Wow I thought the 4.99 they cost here was high!

Kevin23 · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 09, 2011, 06:50 PM »

Quote from: IcemanZ on Jan 09, 2011, 06:01 PM

Wow I thought the 4.99 they cost here was high!

$4.99!!! buy all you can get! The lindy darters are $5.99 and the Salmo's are $9.99 each here.

Cabelas has the salmo chubby darter on sale for $5.99 with a few good colors to choose from left!!!

http://www.cabelas.com/tackle-salmo-chubby-darter.shtml

Trophy Hunter · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 09, 2011, 06:59 PM »

Caught this walleye on a chubby darter this past monday. I'd definately recommend them!
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=171648.0

WildOutdoorAddict · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 09, 2011, 07:02 PM »

Quote from: BBK on Jan 09, 2011, 06:50 PM

$4.99!!! buy all you can get! The lindy darters are $5.99 and the Salmo's are $9.99 each here.

Cabelas has the salmo chubby darter on sale for $5.99 with a few good colors to choose from left!!!

http://www.cabelas.com/tackle-salmo-chubby-darter.shtml

Yep! I bought 1 of each size and color they had available, couldn't turn down a good deal!

IcemanZ · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 09, 2011, 11:03 PM »

Quote from: Trophy Hunter on Jan 09, 2011, 06:59 PM

Caught this walleye on a chubby darter this past monday. I'd definately recommend them!
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=171648.0

Nice eye Trophy Hunter! That's why I buy'em too!!

Z

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Author Topic: Chubby Darters (Read 4407 times)