Salmo chub darters, are they effective?

I’ve noticed a lot of retailers, and big name ice anglers are pushing the Salmo chub darters just wondering if anyone has used them? If so, what patterns are effective?

I started using them last year had good luck on the ones I had. Got a couple smaller ones to try this year. I love therir softwater cranks, ugly but effective. Perch patterns do best for me.

The chubby is one of the best ice baits on the market. The action is incredible. On the down fall, it darts to the side like a baitfish would. On the lift it gives off great vibration. Fish it without any bait.

Colors: GMO,Hot Perch and Red Tail Shiner are my favorites.

They’re great for aggresive fish but finickier fish i’d go with something like a jiging spoon or something of that nature. They’re gggrrreeaaattt at getting the perch going on mille lacs.

On a side note, I noticed these at a few retailers recently. Sportsman’s Warehouse has the best price by far. I did not look long enough to see the color selection though.

I have yet to catch a fish on mine, but I can’t say I’ve given them 100% effort either. I tend to fall back to the old reliable jigging spoons if I can’t get a fish to go rather quickly.

Tried them on Lake of the Woods last weekend with limited luck.

I’ve been fishing them for about 5 or 6 years. There is always one rigged in my house. I have had great succes on Gull, Tonka and Winni.

As stated aboveI prefer them when the bite is a bit more agressive. That being said. They have been deadly on lakes that are heavly pressured by spoons.

Just my .10.

I also agree with Derek about Salmo’s products. I have many different sizes but GMO and Dace have been good.