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How To Fish A Tube: Everything You Need To Know! **GIANT Smallmouth Caught!**
A Tube will catch everything that swims! When you know how to use the different tube styles and sizes, heads, hooks, and colors, the tube becomes incredibly adaptable! They work all year long no matter how shallow or deep you’re fishing. Today Matt and CC put them to work on a pile of 4-6 lb Smallmouth in crystal clear water and take the time to teach you every detail of the technique along the way.
Despite its effectiveness the tube is often overlooked by anglers. Its not as popular as the dropshot or ned rig but if forget to throw it, you’re missing an incredible opportunity! When you learn to mix it in with the other baits it becomes even more effective. Today Matt and CC implemented stubby tubes, heavy wire hooks, and when the bite slowed, mixed in a ned rig to make sure they weren’t leaving any fish behind.
Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment used and discussed in today’s video. The links go directly to tackle warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve included the different head styles, tube styles, etc… that will help you become a well rounded tube fisherman.
Today’s Exact Baits…
Matt’s Tube- Big Bite Baits Salt Tube 3.5″ (Green Pump Blk Org):
CC’s Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5″ (Green Pump Blue):
Ned Worm- Missile Baits Ned Bomb (Green Pumpkin Flash):
Today’s Exact Heads…
Tube: Blade Runner Inhaler 3/16 with 2/0 Hook:
Ned: Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head 1/6 oz:
Favorite Tubes For Different Situations…
Tournament Tube (Skinny)- Dry Creek Tournament 3.5:
Colors: Crazy Eddie, Old Ugly, Green Pumpkin
Standard Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5″:
Colors: Green Pump Blue, Tilapia, Green Pump Purp Copper
Fat Tube (Double Dip)- Dry Creek Full Body Double Dip:
Colors: Bama Craw, Buzzard Snot, Columbia Craw
Finesse Tube (2.5″): Big Bite Baits 2.5″:
Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Light Melon Perch
Favorite Heads…
-Blade Runner Inhaler:
The BEST head we’ve found for a stout (but small) hook! The 1/0 is perfect for 2.5″ tubes, the 2/0 is perfect for all standard tubes/double dip tubes, and a 3/0 is a great pairing for full size 4″ tubes. Again this is a small hook but heavy wire. You can still set it with standard spinning tackle but there is no fear of ever bending it out on a fish. If you know you’re around big fish, this is the head.
-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head:
This has been my favorite tube head for years. Its narrow enough to fit in any tube and has an excellent medium wire hook.
-Swagger Tungsten Tube Head:
This head is small for its size due to tungsten’s density so its easier to fit it into various tubes than its lead counterparts. Its an EWG-style hook, not a round bend. Some anglers prefer one style over another, we’ve been experimenting with EWG this past year.
-Bite Me Tackle Goby Head:
This is the head for fishing deep or cracking a tube! Heavy weights with an excellent medium wire hook.
Matt’s Tube Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 872S JWR:
Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000:
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 10 lb:
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon:
Mid Range Tube Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Champion XP 7’6″ Medium:
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500:
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 15 lb Braid:
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon:
Budget Tube Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7′ Medium:
Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500:
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 15 lb:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen Monofilament 8 lb:
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt:
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt:
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor:
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics:
Minn Kota Talons:
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security:
Favorite Storage Box:
Favorite sunglasses:
Frabill Net:
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!
#bassfishing #tubefishing #smallmouth
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A Tube will catch everything that swims! When you know how to use the different tube styles and sizes, heads, hooks, and colors, the tube becomes incredibly adaptable! They work all year long no matter how shallow or deep you’re fishing. Today Matt and CC put them to work on a pile of 4-6 lb Smallmouth in crystal clear water and take the time to teach you every detail of the technique along the way.
Despite its effectiveness the tube is often overlooked by anglers. Its not as popular as the dropshot or ned rig but if forget to throw it, you’re missing an incredible opportunity! When you learn to mix it in with the other baits it becomes even more effective. Today Matt and CC implemented stubby tubes, heavy wire hooks, and when the bite slowed, mixed in a ned rig to make sure they weren’t leaving any fish behind.
Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment used and discussed in today’s video. The links go directly to tackle warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve included the different head styles, tube styles, etc… that will help you become a well rounded tube fisherman.
Today’s Exact Baits…
Matt’s Tube- Big Bite Baits Salt Tube 3.5″ (Green Pump Blk Org):
CC’s Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5″ (Green Pump Blue):
Ned Worm- Missile Baits Ned Bomb (Green Pumpkin Flash):
Today’s Exact Heads…
Tube: Blade Runner Inhaler 3/16 with 2/0 Hook:
Ned: Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head 1/6 oz:
Favorite Tubes For Different Situations…
Tournament Tube (Skinny)- Dry Creek Tournament 3.5:
Colors: Crazy Eddie, Old Ugly, Green Pumpkin
Standard Tube- Big Bite Baits Tour Tube 3.5″:
Colors: Green Pump Blue, Tilapia, Green Pump Purp Copper
Fat Tube (Double Dip)- Dry Creek Full Body Double Dip:
Colors: Bama Craw, Buzzard Snot, Columbia Craw
Finesse Tube (2.5″): Big Bite Baits 2.5″:
Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Light Melon Perch
Favorite Heads…
-Blade Runner Inhaler:
The BEST head we’ve found for a stout (but small) hook! The 1/0 is perfect for 2.5″ tubes, the 2/0 is perfect for all standard tubes/double dip tubes, and a 3/0 is a great pairing for full size 4″ tubes. Again this is a small hook but heavy wire. You can still set it with standard spinning tackle but there is no fear of ever bending it out on a fish. If you know you’re around big fish, this is the head.
-Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head:
This has been my favorite tube head for years. Its narrow enough to fit in any tube and has an excellent medium wire hook.
-Swagger Tungsten Tube Head:
This head is small for its size due to tungsten’s density so its easier to fit it into various tubes than its lead counterparts. Its an EWG-style hook, not a round bend. Some anglers prefer one style over another, we’ve been experimenting with EWG this past year.
-Bite Me Tackle Goby Head:
This is the head for fishing deep or cracking a tube! Heavy weights with an excellent medium wire hook.
Matt’s Tube Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 872S JWR:
Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000:
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 10 lb:
Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon:
Mid Range Tube Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Champion XP 7’6″ Medium:
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500:
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 15 lb Braid:
Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon:
Budget Tube Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7′ Medium:
Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500:
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 15 lb:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen Monofilament 8 lb:
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt:
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt:
_________________________________________________________________
Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor:
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics:
Minn Kota Talons:
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security:
Favorite Storage Box:
Favorite sunglasses:
Frabill Net:
________________________________________________________________
If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!
#bassfishing #tubefishing #smallmouth
40 Comments
You are one rotten Dog! Got a woman to net your fish for you, then out fish you. I love it. LOL [Not angry, jealous]
Everything you need to know? I guess that means nothing.
That is so crazy guys, well done. That’s it😉I m tube fishing now. Thank you, the was epic.
🙏God bless you all🙏. Sierra is so beautiful. She’s starting early, so cute❤️.
Loved seeing the wife out fish you Matt
Hey net boy,,hey net boy — Matt !!
I absolutely hate every jig head that you showed,,my go to jig head for a tube is a 1/4 oz stand up jig head …
Love lake michigan . my dad and I are salmon fishermen mostly though
Why not call this a ned rig video. Thats what was used. I didnt see any tubes sticking out of the bass' mouth. (Correction! Watched over again. Ned rig came in the 2nd half.)
Can the Texas rig and tube jig head work well for bank angling? Specifically stupid tube rigging more that exposed hook.
That woman can flat out fish Matt! She really is exceptional. I’m impressed! Get her on the women’s tour, or you two just go fish team tournaments. She would do quite well whatever she does. She just has it!😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Caught a tank smallie yesterday on a tube. Def recommend to new anglers
Does a 4 inch tube work
Does a white pearl color work
I have a little girl and that made my day. That net job was perfect!
I hope you were the one that taught her how to fish,Because it will make it easy to take ,getting your butt kicked by a woman,More or less! I may have exaggerated a little ,but she is definitely good.
What type of line and rig would you recommend on big river fishing for smallmouth bass? Thank you in advance.
Family fishing… my favorite kind if fishing 👍
what section of Lake Michigan is this please?
Man…y'all are getting your first look at one of the best anglers of the next couple of generations if she wants to be, hanging out with Matt and Tim all her life has/is/will have given this little lady an advantage and a half…I almost feel bad for the guys she's going to outfish
Maybe i missed it, but i didn't hear you cover exactly how to fish it, just the gear to use
That net job was adorable! LOL
Wher were you on Lake Michigan?
Matt: "Hey guys, welcome back to tactical bassin"
Small mouth:👁️👄👁️
I can tell the way she controlled that first fish she caught that she’s been fishing for a long time..
Nice wife Matt!
Biggest fish you landed is that babe on your left. Great catch man. Wish my lady would go fishing with me 😭
You should do more videos of you fishing with the family. That's what it is all about – family enjoying activities together…
0:58 I’m pretty sure there’s a fish swimming behind you, lower left
Great Video, as always; only question I have is what was the Braid to Floro Leader length?
What part of Lake Michigan is this at?
Matt, unless I missed it; you left out a vital piece of information…How to rig the tubes. I've only texas rigged them in the past and have no idea how to rig one with the jigheads like you use. Thanks! And keep 'em coming!!
Wow! Sweet! Haven't seen smallies like that in a long time.
Matt, I fish lk.st.clairin Michigan, I've been fishing here for 10 years and have never thought of that tube presitation like you did there, every time I watch your videos I learn something new. Thank you for what you do here on YouTube. You and your family Stay safe during this hectic time
Here in thw midwest The 60 degree line tie is critical
I've caught 1 fish on a tube and it was a 41 inch flathead. I bought a bunch more right after lol
Got hooked up on some good smallies. Nice
The internally weighed tube has been the smallmouth standard on the great lakes for 30 years. Crazy how that never changes.
New poles huh?
Great family fishing video Mat. Thanks for share
Sierra nets Dads Smallmouth. Priceless. Thanks for the reminder that no matter how great fishing is, the family is indispensable.