James RickardTube baits
August 15th 2007 01:25
Some artificial baits resemble something in nature and you can figure out why fish are attracted to them. If that’s true, what’s the deal with tube baits??? You know, those long skinny things with all the squiggles? The only thing I can think of is that they look like a squid. If that’s the case, why are they so effective on fish that have never even seen a squid?
Depending on the colors, some say they resemble a craw crab. Other says it’s a bait fish. Whatever they resemble, one thing is certain—it’s one deadly lure! Available in many different colors from several manufacturers, tubes should be a part of every angler’s arsenal.
There are several different ways to fish a tube but, the easiest is to rig it weedless and start flippin’ and pitchin’ with a 7 ft. rod. Another way to use the tube will allow you to cast it. Use a Texas Rig and “peg” the weight against the tube. To “peg” it all you have to do is slide the weight against the tube and then wedge a toothpick into the hole where the line is. If you’re around lighter cover, try flipping and pitching this same set up un-pegged. Another way to do this is to put a bead between the tube and sinker so you get some noise as the weight slides against the bead. Tubes also work well with a Carolina Rig. A trick with this is to insert a piece of Styrofoam into the tube so it will float right above the bottom.
You can bet that if people weren’t getting results, there wouldn’t be all these different ways to fish tubes! Maybe that’s why you find them in so many tackle boxes!
Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
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