{"id":3455,"date":"2018-04-19T20:27:11","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T20:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=3455"},"modified":"2018-10-28T22:59:32","modified_gmt":"2018-10-28T22:59:32","slug":"how-to-fish-tube-baits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/how-to-fish-tube-baits\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Bass Fish With Tube Baits – Tips and Tactics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tube Baits have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years.\u00a0 The first tube lure was created in the 70’s catching monster bass in deep clear western reservoirs.\u00a0 Savvy Bass fisherman have long used tubes as a finesse bait, but they’ve recently gone more main stream.<\/p>\n

They’re especially popular among fisherman looking for small mouth.\u00a0 Throughout the years they’ve managed to secure a place in my tackle box.<\/p>\n

How to Bass Fish With Tube Baits<\/h2>\n

For some reason fisherman don’t seem to know how to actually fish tube baits. \u00a0It seems like they research how to use every other lure, but just simply throw their tube out there. So how do you actually fish with a tube bait?<\/p>\n

Tube Size Matters<\/h4>\n

Early tubes maxed out around 3 inches, but sales boomed when manufacturers started offering bigger options.\u00a0 Originally dubbed “supertubes” these oversized tubes quickly became favorites of fishing pros. They offer a deadly alternative to traditional worms and jigs.<\/p>\n

Today lure companies are coming out with all sorts of tube baits.\u00a0 You can even choose mutant spinoffs like craw tubes<\/a> and lizard tubes. Personally I just stick with a basic 3.5-4.5 inch Strike King Tube<\/a>(Usually in the Crazy Craw Color).<\/p>\n

These oversized tubes have been out for years, but anglers still haven’t mastered even the basic tube designs. I’ve talked to a few fishing experts and uncovered a few tips to fishing bass with tube baits.<\/p>\n

When Should You Switch to Oversized Tubes?\"\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

After years of fishing the same old baits bass learn to reject some of the common options. \u00a0I’m a huge fan of\u00a0Zoom Bait Lizards<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Murky and brush filled lakes, but they won’t work forever.<\/p>\n

Late in the season when bites start to slow down, switch things up and use a tube bait.\u00a0 By the end of the year bass are conditioned to start ignoring lizards, but they’re normally not accustomed to tubes.<\/p>\n

Some of my biggest bass have been caught on a 4.5″ Strike King Flip N Tube<\/a>\u00a0 It’s available in a wide variety of colors, but I prefer lighter colored lures.<\/p>\n

It’s surprising just how big the bass are on these little tubes.\u00a0 Even the biggest tubes seem small compared to lizards or worms.<\/p>\n

For years I’ve found that tubes catch bigger bass, accounting for most of my yearly records.\u00a0 Other lures tend to catch much smaller fish, but almost all of my tube bass are keepers.<\/p>\n

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How do Tube Baits Work?<\/h3>\n

I tend to credit a lot of the tubes success to their erratic action and compact design.\u00a0 It will be sure to entice bass into biting even under adverse conditions.<\/p>\n

You’ll even get bites during a cold front when other lures don’t work.\u00a0 Worm or lizard bites usually work best during mild stable weather, but tubes work all year round.\u00a0 There’s just something about the tubes movement that forces bass to strike.<\/p>\n

Tube Rigging\"\"<\/h3>\n

There’s a ton of different options for rigging up tube baits.\u00a0 I like to pair my tubes with a 4\/0 Gamakatsu Extra Wide Gap Worm Hook.<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve been using the same setup for years paired with a basic 3\/8 oz slip sinker<\/a>.\u00a0 It’s a much heavier weight than I like to use with lizards, but it helps stay in contact with the lure.\u00a0 This hook style seems to give me more fish on the boat with less line twist.<\/p>\n

Tubes were initially meant as finesse lures, but that doesn’t mean you need to treat them that way.\u00a0 You can fish tubes on serious gear ripping your way through brush.\u00a0 Where lizards, worms and centipedes snag brush a tube will rip through.<\/p>\n

The tail and legs of most baits wrap around brush, but a tube will bully its way through.\u00a0 Use your rod tip to gently work over limbs and lower your tip as the bait falls.\u00a0 Try to stay just ahead of the lure so there’s some slack in the line.\u00a0 When the line starts to hop set your hook because it means bass gulped up your tube.<\/p>\n

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When to Fish for Bass With a Tube Bait<\/h3>\n

Tubes are an extremely versatile bait that works in loads of scenarios.\u00a0 There are a few places that just scream for the use of a tube.<\/p>\n