Chubby Darter....The Real Deal?!?!?!

[JigginIsLife]

Well i went to cabelas last night and with all the talk on here about them i had to look at them and see if they look as good as they sound. After a few mins i somehow justified buying 3 of them. Now all i am doin is waiting for the ice.. but my question is to the people who use them, not the reps becuase they say the same thing over and over again. but do they really work?? are they a go to rig right away or when do you know to put one on? how heavy of an ice rod do you use when you have one on.

[slipperybob]

I used the #4 last year on my medium ugly stick. I didn't catch anything but we weren't marking any fish at that time either. I'm pretty sure I didn't have the right kind of jigging presentation. I'd figure a medium light action might do better probably a 32" rod.

[Sutty]

Some guys swear by them. I have had some success with them. I used one on lake of the woods last year after I had already caught my fish and decided to play around instead of reloading minnows. I did catch fish.

[Chode2235]

I still like the jigging shad rap better, but the darter is a great lure too.

But one has to wonder if it is because the fish havent seen anything like it before, since they are relatively new.

Its something that one should have in their tackle box though.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

I HAD THE BEST LUCK WITH THE GLOW ORANGE DACE AT NIGHT FISHING FOR WALLEYE'S. THE CUBBIES WORK GREAT IF THE FISH ARE ACTIVE AND FEEDING. IF THEY ARE IN A MORE NUTRUAL STAGE YOUR BETTER OFF WITH A DIFFERENT LURE. OVERALL IF YOU USE THE CHUBBIE WHEN FISH ARE ACTIVE IT WORKS WELL, IF THEY ARE NEUTRAL GO TO SOMETHING ELSE.

[fishcast]

I haven't used them a lot yet, but it sounds like they can be a great lure when used in the right situation like about every lure. I have used them for some pike, and when the fish are hot they pound them. Its a lot of fun watching a pike come screaming in and pound a chubby darter. They have good colors and most of all a great looking wobble on the fall. I will have to try them out some more this year.

[ice-man/vexilar-king]

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I HAD THE BEST LUCK WITH THE GLOW ORANGE DACE

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You and most other anglers! If you are going to pick up a few of these this color will be the first sold out and Salmo is out most already!

[CALVINIST]

I bought one in the orange glow dace, #5, good to hear I chose a winner! Do you tip the chubby darter with a minnow head?

[JigginIsLife]

can anyone reply on how the size of the lure affects fishing. has the #5 worked better than the #3 or othe other way around. do you normally start small and go bigger.??

[Grainbelter]

If I have to start paying $7-8 for a lure to catch fish, then I guess it would be time to quit. I don't doubt that they work, but that price is ridiculous just to have a toothy critter bite it off. Please tell they are made in america at least.

[federline]

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I bought one in the orange glow dace, #5, good to hear I chose a winner! Do you tip the chubby darter with a minnow head?

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No. It wrecks the darting action. No bait, man.

[Wookiee]

They are hand made in Poland.

[stick]

I have used them and I think they have a Phenomenal action, however I haven't iced an eye yet with them. Those that have had success, what jigging action do you use (typically)? Is it a rip-rip, or a raise-drop-hold, or what can you say?

2 years ago at the ice show, they were selling 3 for $12 and you get a Salmo hat.

I want to see the T-shirts that say..."Want to see my chubby darter?"

[Blainebob]

Anybody catch any crappies on these? Gonna pick up a couple and wanted to know-#3?

[Borch]

We've caught slabs on the #4 darters. I'be guessing the new smaller size will account for lots of panfish.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

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Anybody catch any crappies on these? Gonna pick up a couple and wanted to know-#3?

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Before the new small chubbies came out this year, we used the smallest one they offerd last year (I think size number 4) On Upper Red Lake and the Orange glow dace was hot on the eyes, but was working on the large crappie (14in) also. With the new size #3 this year, I think you'll be able to catch a large size range of crappie.