Salmo Chubby Darter Review - Salmo Lures
“It is hard to believe a lure that has only been sold for six years can become a classic, but the Chubby Darter has become a “must have” among ice fisherman. The unique action of the Chubby Darter is primarily for vertical fishing where the bait quivers and darts as the angler pulls upward on the rod tip. Trout, perch, crappie, walleye and pike all fall for the Chubby Darter.“
Our Review: We like ‘em. (especially the perch color) Many anglers don’t like to fish vertical over deep water, but they are really missing out. Use your electronics to find some deep water structure where fish are located, then drop this lure down to the bottom and start jigging it up and then let it fall. Repeat the process until you’ve reached your limit. A good lure for catching crappie, especially slab crappie, perch, white bass, yellow bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, pike and trout.
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Silverside Minnows Review - Creme Lures
Silver Side Jig
“Unlike conventional jigs, this patent-pending lure offers mylar reflecting film which hides the weighted body. This unique body style has the hook shank concealed and running inside the length of the body. The mirror-like finish mimics the reflection of baitfish. The fin-shaped tail has been replaced by feathers for added attraction.”
“The Silverside is the newest jig for panfish. Unlike conventional jigs, this patent-pending lure offers mylar reflecting film which hides the weighted body. This unique body style has the hook shank concealed and running inside the length of the body. The mirror-like finish mimics the reflection of baitfish.” From Creme Lures
Silver Side Jig w/ Feathers
“Unlike conventional jigs, this patent-pending lure offers mylar reflecting film which hides the weighted body. This unique body style has the hook shank concealed and running inside the length of the body. The mirror-like finish mimics the reflection of baitfish. The fin-shaped tail has been replaced by feathers for added attraction.” From Creme Lures
Silver Side Minnow
“The mirror-like finish mimics the reflection of baitfish.” From Creme Lures
Silver Side Minnow w/ Feathers
“The mirror-like finish mimics the reflection of baitfish. The fin-shaped tail has been replaced by feathers for added attraction. “ From Creme Lures
Our Review: Excellent panfish jigs. These silverside minnows will do a number on crappie, perch and even some big bluegill. Will also work for largemouth and smallmouth bass. These jigs are excellent for schooling bass that target smaller minnows near the surface.
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CountDown Minnow Review - Rapala
“Consistently reach suspended fish at any depth with the CountDown method. The controlled depth technique was introduced to the world with this lure, and to this day is the standard by which all others are measured. Whether the fish are suspending at certain depths near the weed tops or on bottom structure, the CountDown can get you to them over and over. The CD01 size is specifically designed for smaller fish, such as trout and panfish.” From Rapala
Our Review: Rapala’s countdown minnow has always been a good lure, especially for suspended fish. This lure has tons of color options to go along with many different sizes. The bigger lures work great for bass, walleye and even pike, but they’re smaller 1 to 2 inch countdown minnows can do some damage on the trout, rock bass, crappie, perch and even bluegill. Definitely a must have if you like to fish countdown lures.
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May Door County Fishing
Once May rolls around, the fishing starts to heat up in the Door County region. As the water temperature heats up throughout the month of May, you can expect much better bass fishing along the Green Bay shoreline as well as all of the bays in the Door County area. Near the end of May, Sturgeon Bay starts to heat up and this really starts to draw anglers to the region. Sturgeon Bay is known for some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the county.
Some of the other well-known areas for catching smallmouth bass in May are anywhere along the rocky structured shoreline of Green Bay from Little Sturgeon north to the Peninsula State Park.
Northern pike, walleye, perch, lake trout, brown trout and brook trout are also available during the month of May. Some good northern pike spots are Rowleys Bay and the Mink River. Walleye can be found throughout Little Sturgeon and Sturgeon Bay. Perch can be found along the same rocky shorelines as the smallmouth bass from Little Sturgeon to the Peninsula State Park.
For more information on visiting Door County, take a look at our tourism links.
- Door County, Wisconsin
- Door County Fishing Charters
- Door County Lodging
- Door County Bait Shops
- Door County Marinas
- Door County Boat Rentals
April Door County Fishing
Once April rolls around, anglers are getting that itch to get out there to do some fishing. Usually, mid-April is about the time that ice will start to move out of the Green Bay side of the peninsula. This allows the trollers to get out there for the early brown trout fishing in Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Ephraim, Sister Bay and Ellison Bay. Some of the best early season fishing comes out of Sturgeon Bay once the ice is out. On the Lake Michigan side, don’t plan on getting out on the water until the end of April, but the weather conditions will dictate when ice out will occur. It can change from year to year, so it’s not recommended to plan an out of town trip year way in advance because you may not have any open water to fish if the ice is out later than typical. In the last week of April, there should be plenty of open water on the Lake Michigan side to fish for brown trout and rainbow trout.
The walleye fishing heats up as soon as the ice is out on Sturgeon Bay. Sturgeon Bay is known for its excellent smallmouth bass fishing, but the walleye fishing can be really good during the first couple weeks of ice out. Some other fish that can be caught in Sturgeon Bay in April are perch, brook trout and rainbow trout.
For more information on visiting Door County, take a look at our tourism links.
