This plug is more effective when cast in the current and immediately
“jump start” with a moderate jerk of the rod tip to get the plug to bite
and start its decent. Follow with a slow steady retrieve as the plug
works from side to side for about ten to fifteen feet; then return your
rod to a forward position pointed at the plug and allow the Darter to
float back to the surface. Your line will need to be slacked to allow
this but be ready as strikes often occur with an erratic left-to-right
motion as it is retrieved. This is Stan Gibbs' most effective retrieve
but you can experiment with different speeds and rod motions, finding
another that is better suited in other circumstances.
