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08-27-2007, 10:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Taunton
Posts: 658
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Darters
I need a few new Darters. I have a few older Gibbs and word on the street is that they are not what they used to be. Which is everyone fav??
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08-27-2007, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 399
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tattoo 2 oz white 
beachmaster 2 oz if you can find them. |
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08-28-2007, 04:34 AM
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end of the fence guy
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: tiverton ri
Posts: 749
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superstrike
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boat fish dont count
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08-28-2007, 06:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
Posts: 2,407
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small LIFISHVT and small Tattoo
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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08-28-2007, 07:08 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Tattoo 3oz.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-28-2007, 07:17 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
Posts: 2,264
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My own.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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08-28-2007, 07:27 AM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
Posts: 3,605
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I wouldn't give up on the gibbs completely. Maybe buy one and see how it works out. Don't just go on what you heard. I bought a few gibbs dannies this winter and they swim fine.
I would definitely get some tattoo 2 oz. darters too.  |
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08-28-2007, 08:39 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Darters don't "swim". They're supposed to have an erratic action, more of a sweep than a swim, if you can picture that.
Gibbs darters still catch. I carry Gibbs, Superstrike and Tattoo darters. There are times when the fish will show a decided preference for the Gibbs. I accept the fact that they can split and crack. I still have to have them in my bag.
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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08-28-2007, 09:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Portsmouth RI
Posts: 2,176
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The video on the site shows the darters in action. The darters are being worked in an outgoing current as you can see. With small jerks of the rod, you can get them to dance and dart all over the place.
http://www.tattoostackle.com/videos.php |
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08-28-2007, 10:22 AM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
Darters don't "swim". They're supposed to have an erratic action, more of a sweep than a swim, if you can picture that.
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Who said they swim?  |
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08-28-2007, 07:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 1,073
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SuperStrike #1 by large margin
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08-28-2007, 08:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
Posts: 2,260
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Bottle darters.
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08-28-2007, 10:11 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Taunton
Posts: 658
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are LIFISHVT Darters still made? I can't find any info.
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08-29-2007, 04:33 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NY
Posts: 1,073
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try westendfishingtackle search on google......this Long Beach ,NY shop had them in stock last time i was there few days ago
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08-29-2007, 09:16 PM
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Curmudgeon
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Patchogue & NYC
Posts: 203
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1 - SS Darters
2 - LIFishinVT
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I'd rather be fishing! 
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08-29-2007, 10:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 914
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gibbs old school 3 hookers when i need a shallow run.
my favorite gibbs, if you can find one, is the 3 hook with the head hook almost to the top of the plug. i believe this was their original darter.
sea hag when i need a little more bite.
super strike or tattoo 2 oz. when i drop a cast into a big current.
i really like the small musso also. great lure when the mullet is kicking around.
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