Author Topic: Searching for a bigger jigging minnow (Read 2084 times)

WYIfish · « **on:** Oct 27, 2017, 07:45 PM »

Dear List;
I have been looking around for a jigging minnow for large lake trout. One that is 5-8 inches long. I checked out Rapela and got nothing although a number of years ago I had a floater that was all of ten inches. I have tube jigs that are 6 or 7 inches but I need a huge jigging rap in gold color. Any suggestions???

appleye · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 27, 2017, 08:19 PM »

Might look at some saltwater butterfly jigs some of then tie middle body. Also might play with a large fluke bait and put a nail in the body should give it a jigging rap action. Also try drilling a hole in a good sized spoon mid body should give it a darting action.

Check this one on tackle direct. Williamson Abyss Speed Jigs

Agronomist_at_IA · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 27, 2017, 10:39 PM »

Quote from: WYIfish on Oct 27, 2017, 07:45 PM

Dear List;
I have been looking around for a jigging minnow for large lake trout. One that is 5-8 inches long. I checked out Rapela and got nothing although a number of years ago I had a floater that was all of ten inches. I have tube jigs that are 6 or 7 inches but I need a huge jigging rap in gold color. Any suggestions???

Does salmo make a chubby darter that size?

esox_xtm · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 06:31 AM »

Big lakers eh? If you've got a rod to handle it here's a dandy option that is just catching on. I've used these to vertical jig for muskies for a number of years already and despite their plain jane appearance are incredibly effective in the right situations. The regular size weighs 7 oz. and the Magnum goes 11. Still... He does have a "Wobbler" that has a different action that works well also. The mini version of that weighs in @ 4.4 oz. The Hot Orba line (another variation on the theme) weighs 5.6 oz.

http://www.in-fisherman.com/uncategorized/multi-functional-bondy-baits/
http://www.bondybaitcompany.com/buybaits.html

Not a rep, partner, owner or pro staffer. Just a happy customer!

stripernut · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 06:41 AM »

I love the action of the chubby Darter;

Iceshanty · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 07:33 AM »

Have you tried the flat jig?

esox_xtm · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 08:23 AM »

Forgot about the Giant Chubby

About 3.25 ounces. In that same vein a hard version of the Bondys:

https://www.driftertackle.net/shop/esox-research-company/vertical-jig-hell-hound/

6" and just under 4 oz.

eriksat1 · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 09:42 AM »

I also wish they would make a 6 inch jigging rap. My preferred size sucker minnow for walleye on tip ups is 6 inch so why not for jigging? Around here the bait shops call them northern pike suckers, I call them walleye suckers. What they call walleye suckers you could catch large perch and crappie.

appleye · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 09:53 AM »

That Bondy bait looks very interesting. Love the exchange of ideas on here! The chubby looks great too.

WYIfish · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 10:10 AM »

Bondy's are pricy but as Walter Matheau would say, holy moly! I would never have thought of musky jigs. Great tip. Now to dig up some gold to buy them.

eriksat1 · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 12:38 PM »

The Salmo giant chubby darter is not easy to find, I could not find one anyplace online.

HWeber · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 12:52 PM »

I think i saw giant chubby darters at fleet farm today. Ill go back tomorrow and look. if i find some I'd be willing to mail some out

eriksat1 · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 03:30 PM »

I would take one if you find any. Send me a pm I could mail you a check or do PayPal. I am to the point where I might try to make a bigger jigging rap type bait myself hand made. The big suckers out perform small suckers 3 to 1 here at first ice and they want $8-9 dollars a dozen for the big suckers.

stripernut · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 28, 2017, 07:48 PM »

Just bought Fire Tiger GCD on Fliebay for $16... There was still one left.

HWeber · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 29, 2017, 04:45 PM »

Sorry to get your hopes up they were salmo fatso's not chubby darters. Fatso's are just a giant crankbait

stripernut · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 29, 2017, 05:04 PM »

Rollie & Helen's Musky Shop Inc. has a large selection of them for sale in their online store... $17.99 each.

ronco · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 29, 2017, 05:37 PM »

Quote from: stripernut on Oct 29, 2017, 05:04 PM

Rollie & Helen's Musky Shop Inc. has a large selection of them for sale in their online store... $17.99 each.

https://www.muskyshop.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=Salmo+giant+chubby+darter&x=15&y=22

slipperybob · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 04, 2017, 05:06 AM »

Giant chubby darter is awesome toy. Anyways Yozuri used to make the Edge Trembler Minnow. It's a casting type of jigging lure. It has a decent fall rate good enough for ice fishing. I haven't caught anything on it cuz I'm too busy with chubby darters. I've been also thinking of the rapala subwalk lure as well. Again to busy with chubby darters to experiment. Storm made a somewhat similar lure to the Yozuri Edge Trembler Minnow, or it fished similar but wasn't popular.

I've never bought the larger ones, cuz they were meant for ocean fishing. I think the largest I've got are either 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 inches long.

river_scum · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 04, 2017, 07:39 AM »

years ago i wanted the same thing. i ended up modifying a rattle trap with "suspena strips", so it fished the way i liked it. it will do a spiral nosedive when dropped. i have jigged up many bass, pike, and crappie(wth the tiny traps) over the years. the thing i like best is the way it can call them from long distances. you can hear it threw the ice with no problem when ripped. i think it makes them mad because they hit that thing with gusto. lol im betting lakers would come for it too. dont have any of those around here to try it on. lol rainbows hit it in summer so.....

eriksat1 · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 04, 2017, 12:40 PM »

The giant chubby 3.1 oz 5-1/2” I might have to break off the tip of one of my musky rods to jig it with. Lol

HWeber · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 12:07 PM »

Giant chubbies on the fleet farm site now. for $6.89

stripernut · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 01:07 PM »

That is got to be a mistake... I think I will pick up a few more before they catch it...

Bigassbassman · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 01:17 PM »

That's a ridiculously low price for those.

esox_xtm · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 05:32 PM »

No mistake. Probably discoed. Don't forget you need a rod that will effectively work a 3.5 oz. lure. great price though!

Price + S/H + tax = about $11+ per.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 05:46 PM »

Jig head...plus your favorite 5-8" plastic. Done. Lakers will chase and eat ripping raps, rattle traps, darters, storm shads and all sorts of weird stuff. The technique to get a bite is seemingly more critical most days.

esox_xtm · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 06:42 PM »

I'm thinking about some sort of hollow belly minnow thing with a jighead rigged midships or thereabouts. Light and attractive. Hmmm. I knew a girl like that once....

stripernut · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 08, 2017, 10:27 PM »

I like the big circles that you can get the Chubby Darter to swim in and the vibration it gives out... One more tool in the box...

esox_xtm · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 15, 2017, 07:19 AM »

This looks like it's right up your alley Dave:

https://youtu.be/TxirNmlgfVU

Naturally I'll be making my own version @ the workbench with some bullet weights and single strand leader wire. I can even powder paint 'em if I feel froggy but I'm not sure that's necessary. Yeah man!

slipperybob · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 25, 2017, 11:58 PM »

I've been sort of experimenting for years weighing down open water cranks and sticks and not worth it in terms of fish catching. It was fun way to waste time on the ice.

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