Tube Question

[FishinBill]

What size tubes do most people use?

3"?

4"?

5"?

would like to get into tubing more but before I go and spend money I am wondering what size I should get

[fish'n 4 fun]

Majority of the time 5" (bigger the better). There are times where the only thing they will take in is the 3", typically I have noticed this with SM's.

[delmuts]

i use mainly 4" , but do go to 5" at times.

[Stratosman]

It all depends on how the fish are acting, their aggressivness and so on. Also depends on the cover, shallow heavy cover calls for a larger body and weight, the weight to punch through the cover and the larger body to give the bass something to key in on. Rock piles, deep points I like a bit smaller bait. I love the 3" craw color for smallies, especially on Mille Lacs. On the other hand a 4 or 5 inch is what I like to use on the Croix, stained water, larger profile, again all dictated by the conditions. That is a hard question to just give a simple answer to.

[dan2957]

I don't think size matters................. I choose my tubes by the rate of fall, I think that is more important, or should I say I think the weight you use in the tube is more important. If you use to much weight the tube will not act right. I want the tube to spiral slowly to the bottom of the lake. If it falls to fast then the tube is not working properly. I want the tube to almost flutter on the way down. 1/8 oz with a 3/0 hook jig head is one of my favorite choices.

[Crank It Up Pro]

Most people use 4" tubes the majority of the time. I suggest you buy all sizes so you are prepared for the conditions 3" for cold water or coldfronts,4" for most the time and 5" for dirty or stained water conditions or for flipping heavy cover.Good luck with the tube it is a great bait for both largemouth and smallmouth the fish just do not seem to get conditioned to them.

[OnTheWater]

Like others are saying, the size varies depending on the fish and the situation. 3" are typically a good choice for the smallies, and you can't beat the 4-5" tubes for LG's in the early season. My most successful tubes last season were the new Strike King "Bleeding Bait" varieties. Watermelon and Black w/ Blue. However, no matter what brand or type you use, I would definitely suggest using the internal Lindy tube weights; I typically use the 1/16 or 1/8 oz. They help the tube get through the cover, and give the tube a slow but steady fall rate.

[MN Shutterbug]

Personally I have used nothing but 3 1/2". Then again, my largest bass has only been just shy of 4#. Maybe I should try larger tubes. I typically fish shallow water next to shore. The only weight I use with the tube is the hook rigged Texas style. Be sure to use a worm hook. I use 1/0 or 2/0. Surprisingly, it's easy to cast even with level wind reel. It takes awhile for the tube to sink but that is generally when the bass will nail it. If not, I slowly crawl it back, and I mean slowly. This keeps it close to bottom. The tube is my favorite - chartreuse on clear days and black with red specks on cloudy days.