Hey BE or other Chubby Darter novice

[WAeyes]

I just ordered a few Chubby Darters for walleye through the ice. Is the 2" - 1/2oz. size the best? Also, what size trebles are on this size? I couldn't get myself to buy a lure shorter than 2" for eyes. I have this problem of bigger baits bring bigger fish...LOL. I like the idea of a slower fall for the presentation. Do they swim similar to the other jigging minnows?

[Backwater Eddy]

I use both the original Sumo Chubby and the new baby Chubby.

Mood is the big deal, they may hammer a big Chubby or they may just eyeball it and chase it around. Switching to the little chubby is a plan if they are lookers, it can convert the lookers into hookers. Hooks are good on SALMO lures but if you wish try a triple grip long shank on the rear of the Chubby go for it.

For Sumo perch have a few drop links made up ahead of time so you can switch the front hook out quickly and add the link. I save up my quick snaps from stingers and make drop links from them using a Rat Finky or a plain gold hook, they change out much faster with the snaps, especially with cold fingers.

The rear hook can be removed when drop linking fish or add a single long shank tipped with whatever works that day. When you use a drop link slow things down or it will tangle on the line. A waggle & pause & waggle movement triggers a lot of fish, bounce the mud once in a while too. The Chubby is primarily a decoy on the drop link rig and the drop link tipped with the bait of the day is the business end of this style approach. Works great too.

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><,GO PIGGY,>

Backwater Eddy......><, ,>

[WAeyes]

Sumo Chubby??? That just tickles my funny bone! Never a vanilla post from you Eddy! Do you know what size the trebles are on the Sumo, maybe #8? I will try them with a little Dr. J. and if they don't like it, sometimes downsizing the hooks has worked for me as long as they aren't getting off before I can grab them.

[Backwater Eddy]

WAeyes & any other SD Glacial Lakes anglers email me at backwtr1@qwest.net I need your help with something.

Thanks,

Backwater Eddy..........><,SUMO,>