Tube Fishing Tricks To Catch More Bass! (The Forgotten Lure)

Don't forget about this awesome lure! The Tube is being forgotten, but you need to bring it back to the top of the list for Summer! We have some key tricks that we use with tubes to take them from being a good bait, to a bait that catches everything in sight! If you're not already doing this, you're missing out!

So many anglers used to catch fish with a tube jig, but have stopped throwing it. Most never realized the bait's true potential before slowly forgetting about it. Today we're going to fix that! Matt covers the basics of how to catch bass with tubes but it isn't long before he gives up the keys to this finesse presentation. From head sizes and shapes, to tube lengths and colors, this is everything you need to know!

Below you'll find links to all the baits, heads, and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FINESSE TUBES...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse 2.25" Tube: https://bit.ly/3yEr6aj

Colors: Great Lakes Sand, Goby Punch, Green Pumpkin Black


•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: Amber Black Green, Brown Pumpkin Special, Motor Oil


•Netbait STH 2.5" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Ten Point, Juvenile Goby


FINESSE TUBE HEADS...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3WY18YM

Favorite Size: 1/8 – 1/4 oz


•Great Lakes Finesse Mini Pro Tube Head: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g

Favorite Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz


•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz – 1/0 Hook


TOURNAMENT TUBES...

•Dry Creek 3'5" Tournament Tube: https://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Old Ugly, Crazy Eddie


•Gitzit 3.5" Fat: https://bit.ly/2MLZIZR

Color: Brown Craw Salt and Pepper, Brown Craw Green Pepper


DOUBLE DIPPED TUBES...

•Big Bite Baits 3.5" Tour Tube: https://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Purp Cop


•Xzone 3.75" X Tube: https://bit.ly/3oEN87D

Colors: Old Faithful, Green Pumpkin Blue


TUBE HEADS...

•Xzone 60 Degree Goby Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz


•Bite Me Big Goby Head: https://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Size: 1/2 - 3/4 oz


•Xzone 60 Degree Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz


FLIPPING TUBE...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Flipping Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange Tail, 1099


MATT'S MAIN TUBE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel– Shimano Twin Power FE 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label Fluoro (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


HEAVY HEAD TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4bX4gZK

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MGX 2500: https://bit.ly/3C7KTAd

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label Fluoro (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


MID PRICED TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label Fluoro (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

30 LB SMALLMOUTH LIMIT!! 4 BAITS CATCH THESE GIANT BASS!

Come along for an INSANE day of Smallmouth Fishing! Tim is on the water targeting giant Smallmouth and the bite is on! He doesn't know it yet, but he's about to catch 5 Smallmouth for more than 30 pounds! Today is proof that big fish don't always require big baits!

Tim has no idea what he's in for as this day begins. He's greeted with a frigid wind and seemingly difficult conditions... but before you know it he's hold a 6 lber! He's using even smaller baits than normal, with the first few giants coming on the XZone Stealth Finesse Tube. After that he finds his groove and starts loading the boat with a Dark Sleeper, Spark Shad, and hair jig. What an incredible day!

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and rigging components, as well as Tim's rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE TUBE...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3yEr6aj

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Great Lakes Sand, 309

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Tube Jig: https://bit.ly/3WY18YM

Size: 3/16 oz


THE DARK SLEEPER...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi


THE SPARK SHAD...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Royal Gill

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz


THE HAIR JIG...

•Great Lakes Finesse Marabou Jig: https://bit.ly/4iPXoA2

Color: Black


THE SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Green Smelt


THE SCALE...

•Bubba Smart Fish Scale: https://bit.ly/43tkx5W


THE TUBE COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852C JWR: https://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


THE DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 JDM "Dark Sleeper": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


THE SPARK SHAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


THE HAIR JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 901S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 3000: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Our Favorite Bass Fishing Trick For Big Fish! ( That No One Ever Talks About )

This is the craziest CLEAR WATER bass fishing you're ever going to see! Watch as Matt applies saltwater tactics to freshwater bass fishing as he targets monster fish on shallow flats. He's using finesse baits and light line to hook monster bass one after another!

While this style of fishing may not apply to your lake, it's something you should try to experience once in your life. Watching big Smallmouth Bass, or any other species for that matter, hunt your bait across a shallow flat, is a remarkable experience. Listen to the details as Matt explains why it's happening and what he's doing to keep the fish biting.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt was using. He's included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, along with the specifics for each rod and reel combo. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


STEALTH INVADER...

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Color: TouchDown, Bass Candy


•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz


FINESSE TUBE...

•Netbait STH 2.5" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Juvenile Goby


•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz


STEALTH INVADER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 891S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Model: 7'5" Medium Light

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


FINESSE TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Shimano Stella 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


APPAREL...

•Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Color: Grey


•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hood: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

Color: Light Grey Digi Camo


•Aftco Bass Camo Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi


•Aftco Rustic Trucker Hat: https://bit.ly/3WxrUFO


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The Tube Fishing Trick Nobody Knows!! How To Catch More Bass!

Don't forget about this awesome lure! The Tube is being forgotten, but you need to bring it back to the top of the list as we head into Summer! We have some key tricks that we use with tubes to take them from being a good bait, to a bait that catches everything in sight! If you're not already doing this, you're missing out!

So many anglers used to catch fish with a tube, or tube jig, but have stopped throwing it. Most never realized the bait's true potential before slowly forgetting about it. Today we're going to fix that! Tim starts with the basics of how to catch bass with tubes but it isn't long before he gives up the key that makes a tube a better bait than nearly every other finesse presentation, especially in clear water situations. From head sizes and shapes, to tube lengths and colors, this is everything you need to know!

Below you'll find links to all the baits, heads, and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FLIPPING TUBES...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Flipping Tube: https://bit.ly/3htKA6h

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange Tail, 1099


TOURNAMENT TUBES...

•Dry Creek Tube: https://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Colors: Old Ugly, Crazy Eddie


•Gitzit 3.5" Fat: https://bit.ly/2MLZIZR

Color: Brown Craw Salt and Pepper


DOUBLE DIPPED TUBES...

•Big Bite Baits 3.5" Tour Tube: https://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Purp Cop


•Netbait STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Dark Melon Purple, Green Pumpkin


•Xzone 3.75" X Tube: https://bit.ly/3oEN87D

Colors: Old Faithful, Green Pumpkin Blue


FINESSE TUBES...

•Xzone 2.75" Tube: https://bit.ly/3oEN87D

Colors: Goby Punch, Big G Goby


•Netbait STH 2.5" Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Ten Point, Juvenile Goby


REALISTIC TUBES...

•Great Lakes Finesse Juvy Craw: https://bit.ly/4aCo9UC

Colors: GP Purple Copper, Green Pump Purple, Motor Oil


•Savage Gear 3.5" 3D Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Light Pumpkin Black Purple


HEAVY HEADS...

•Bite Me Big Goby Head: https://bit.ly/2CV3o7S

Size: 1/2 - 3/4 oz


•Xzone 60 Degree Goby Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz


GLIDING HEADS...

•Xzone 60 Degree Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz


•Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head: https://bit.ly/2diyVXK

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


MICRO HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs Tackle Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 – 1/4 oz


•Great Lakes Finesse Mini Pro Tube Head: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz


SCENT

•Pro Cure Super Gel: https://bit.ly/4bz7X82

Scent: Crawdad


•Bait Fuel Gel: https://bit.ly/3Le5h2j


BUZBE BAG...

•Buzbe Quik Qube: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Size: Large Deep


TIM'S HEAVY TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Model: 7'5" Medium Heavy Fast

Reel– Daiwa Steez A 100: https://bit.ly/3wUXrc1

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Daiwa Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


TIM'S BFS TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" ML: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS (HG): https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


FINESSE TUBE SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'6" Medium: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Reel– Shimano Twin Power FE 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FRIENDLY SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'4" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz