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Poor Boy's Baits Erie Darter

$6.69 - $6.69

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Description

Don't let the name of the Erie Darter fool you, they are the best kept secret in tournament fishing. The Poor Boy's Erie Darter has proven itself on the Great Lakes but will catch fish anywhere. With the invasion of gobies into the Great Lakes, predatory fish have been gorging themselves. The natural hues and coloration of the Erie Darter make this bait ideal for clear water situations. Drop Shot, Carolina or Texas rig the Erie Darter for best results. Length Quantity 3" 10 4" 8

Specifications

Category

Soft Plastics

Length

3 in (76 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass, walleye

Techniques

finesse

Water Column

variable

Action

subtle baitfish imitation

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

This is a soft-plastic bait designed to imitate natural forage in clear water. It works well on drop shot, Carolina rig, or Texas rig presentations when fish are keyed on gobies or other small prey. Use it for finesse fishing around Great Lakes-style structure or anywhere predatory fish are feeding on baitfish.

Pros

  • Natural hues are good for clear water
  • Versatile on drop shot, Carolina rig, or Texas rig
  • Available in two sizes for different forage profiles

Cons

  • No built-in action or hardware
  • Best results may depend on finesse presentation and clear water conditions

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