anyone use a “salmo ” minnow..

  • oldrat
    Upper Midwest
    Posts: 1531
    February 20, 2009 at 2:49 pm #1217310

    since we were discussing Rapala type baits, I picked up a “salmo” minnow ( at least that’ the name I believe it is) and it has unique action that it “backs up” on a twitch.. I have used it a few times with out success and I was wondering if anyone else has one and likes it and how you use it..

    it’s shape is more of a arched or curved shape then a straight minnow lure.. from the peak of the back to the nose it a steep angle as opposed to straight..and the bill seems almost part of the angle..

    this has been good discussion so far on the shell beds and the

    tanders
    Rush River, WI
    Posts: 66
    February 20, 2009 at 3:15 pm #750797

    Salmo makes a “chubby darter” that I use frequently for ice fishing eyes and trout. It is one of my favorite go to lures, with a unique action unlike a jiggin rap for example. Have not thrown the minnow, but if it produces like the darter I would not be afrraid to pick up a handfull.

    garvi
    LACROSSE WI
    Posts: 1137
    February 20, 2009 at 3:46 pm #750811

    Quote:

    Salmo makes a “chubby darter” that I use frequently for ice fishing eyes and trout. It is one of my favorite go to lures, with a unique action unlike a jiggin rap for example. Have not thrown the minnow, but if it produces like the darter I would not be afrraid to pick up a handfull.

    I just did what you said, Go to there website and they have a special, order 3 of the #6 chubby darters for $10.00 + #7.50 for shipping
    I ordered the perch ,red tail shiner and the yellow Metallic dace.

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    February 20, 2009 at 3:49 pm #750816

    GARVI, plan on using them in areas with no current. I have about 6 of them and they aren’t for fishing on the river.

    garvi
    LACROSSE WI
    Posts: 1137
    February 20, 2009 at 4:13 pm #750832

    What is the problem with current I thought with the 5/8 weight they would work vertical, I might have just wasted $17.50
    Have you tried ripping them over the wing dams ?

    tanders
    Rush River, WI
    Posts: 66
    February 20, 2009 at 4:18 pm #750834

    Garvi, im sure you wont be disappointed! Also that is a great price! Happy huntin

    blue-fleck
    Dresbach, MN
    Posts: 7872
    February 20, 2009 at 4:20 pm #750836

    Maybe you bought different Darters than I did. Mine are about 3″ long. In the current they weren’t heavy enough. Hopefully yours will be.

    I haven’t given them any time since pulling my hair out with them through the ice.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    February 20, 2009 at 4:25 pm #750839

    Polish Lures > Scandinavian Lures

    tanders
    Rush River, WI
    Posts: 66
    February 20, 2009 at 4:33 pm #750845

    Fleck, more times than not, in the channel on Pepin and Chequamegon Bay, I have one down the hole. Some pretty good current on both waters. Never had a problem. They will always be a part of my box.

    garvi
    LACROSSE WI
    Posts: 1137
    February 26, 2009 at 9:36 pm #752913

    FYI
    I was just on their website and noticed they have some specials on most crankbaits, when you click on the type of bait it will tell you the special they have on it.

Viewing 10 posts - 1 through 10 (of 10 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.