Salmo Chubby Darter 4cm 6g Sinking Red Tail Shiner

Salmo Chubby Darter — Versatile Sinking Wobbler for Predator Fishing

The Salmo Chubby Darter in Red Tail Shiner is a compact 4 cm, 6 g sinking lure built for vertical jigging and spinning — a reliable choice wherever perch and pike-perch are the target.

Built for Vertical Jigging

The slow, controlled sink rate of the Chubby Darter makes it ideal for vertical fishing (verticalangeln). When the rod tip lifts and releases, the lure responds with a tight, darting action that closely mimics a wounded baitfish — exactly the trigger that perch and zander rarely ignore.

Broad Versatility Across Waters and Techniques

Beyond vertical work, the Chubby Darter performs well when jerked through open water on a spinning rod. Its compact profile cuts through current, making it effective from still lakes and slow canals all the way to fast-flowing rivers. It can even be used for ice fishing, covering a wider range of situations than many lures of similar size. A through-wire construction with sharp, sturdy treble hooks means it can handle powerful runs from larger fish without failure.

Choose the Right Variant

The Chubby Darter sinking range is available in two sizes and several colours. Match your choice to the water depth, target species, and local forage:

• 4 cm / 6 g — Red Tail Shiner: the current variant; heavier option sinks faster, reaches greater depths, and works well for perch and zander in deeper water or stronger current

• 4 cm / 6 g — Dace: natural baitfish pattern; similar depth range, versatile across species

• 4 cm / 6 g — Silver Red Orange: high-visibility pattern for coloured or low-light water

• 3 cm / 3.2 g — Red Tail Shiner: lighter, smaller profile for shallower water or finesse vertical presentations; ideal for perch

• 3 cm / 3.2 g — Gold Yellow Perch (Treble hooks): small profile with a perch-imitating colour; suited to aggressive predators targeting young perch

• 3 cm / 3.2 g — Silver Red Orange: compact, bright option for clear shallow water

• 3 cm / 3.2 g — Dace: natural finish in the smaller format; good all-round pick for trout and perch in moderate depths

• 3 cm / 3.2 g — Real Roach: roach-imitating finish; effective wherever perch and zander key in on roach fry

Facts

• Lure type: sinking wobbler

• Length: 4 cm

• Weight: 6 g

• Colour: Red Tail Shiner

• Action: sinking

• Construction: through-wire with treble hooks

• Target species: perch, zander, trout

• Recommended techniques: vertical jigging, spinning, jerking, ice fishing

• Delivery: 1 lure