Tubes or Worms?

LGBASS20LB · Post by **LGBASS20LB** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 3:27 am

Do u guys prefer using a Tube or a worm? I looooove Tubes, and I caught a 2lb and 3lb
Largemouth on them. It seems like the tubes are working better, but since you are all more experienced than me, what has worked better for you and what would you tie on first???TUBES OR WORMS??? Thanks

johnnie crain outdoors · Thu Mar 27, 2003 4:20 am

Cole,
There is no way to determine which is better, the worm or the tube, some would argue that crawfish are even better yet. There are times tubes are better, times worms are better and times it doesn't make any difference. It's got a lot to do with local conditions, prey avaialble, water color and many other variables we face daily. Usually, I will start with a plastic worm rigged Texas style. If I suspect I'm getting short strikes or the bass are carrying, then dropping the worm, then I'll go to the tube which is more compact and less likely for the fish to drop. Tubes are great baits, as are worms. Your confidence is important too! Which are you more comfortable with? Sounds like you are doing fine with the tube and as long as the fish bite it-throw it. Dan Galusha and I have taken the worm and tube and married them. We take a common tube, insert a four inch worm into the tube cavity, Texas rig it and have had great success, but; don't tell anyone, this is just between us. Use a little fish formula on the worm to make insertion easier. Try this trick Cole, it works. Johnnie Crain

MMT · Post by **MMT** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 5:37 pm

Spring is tube time for me. When the weather warms, I rarely throw a tube again until Fall.

britchie · Post by **britchie** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 10:29 pm

Cole that's a question we all ponder on throughout the year.
Personally I'll throw the tube more in the spring and fall than during the hotter months. But the tube is one of my confidence baits, if the bite is slow you better believe that I'll be throwing a tube.

And Jonnie, what's up with letting out all the great secrets. LoL.

JoeM · Post by **JoeM** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 11:04 pm

Another good thread starting here. Tubes or worms....hmmmmm. Most of the guys I fish with keep rods with both of them rigged at all times.

I agree that the summer leans more to the worm than the tube. But I notice that many guys pick them up when the frontal systems cross the area. I like the drop speed of a tube when the bass likes things slow. True, you can rig a worm without a slip weight or split shot and dead stick it and it is hard to beat.

Thanks for posting. Joe

Don House · Post by **Don House** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 1:16 am

I vote for the Tube in the spring and when it warms up out come the Texas Rig and Floating worms. Also what about the other plastic bait, The Lizard year round "very big fan, very big fan!!!".

Good Fishing

EAT SLEEP FISH

midwest · Post by **midwest** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 7:37 am

I personally use the tube year round. This is a confidence thing but have had great success, even in the hot months. I also use the tube as a secondary bait on carolina rigs. When the fish stop hitting the lizard, I switch to the tube to give them a different look and action.

johnnie crain outdoors · Fri Mar 28, 2003 7:51 am

Cole & Brian,
I never keep secrets, I believe we all should share any information we possess with other anglers, I have learned from so many great anglers, sometimes, things they shared with me, often from just observing (stealing).
I have another little trick I use with tubes that Dan G. thought was great and it works very well. I take a paper punch and flatten the tube, insert the tube into the punch and punch holes all along the tube. I feel this traps air which is released as the tube falls, I've seen it in action in clear water, looks like the tube is breathing. I usually punch five to six holes along the body. Also by adding fish formual to a samll piece of cotton ball, into the tube cavity, the formula eeks out slowly through the holes. Guys, give this a try and I hope you much success.
P.S. Lizards are great all year baits, too many people put them away after the spawn, too bad, they work well in the Mississippi river all tear long. Great posts guys, keep 'em coming. Johnnie Crain :p

The St.Croix Legend · Post by **The St.Croix Legend** » Tue Apr 01, 2003 1:29 am

Here in Wisconsin I drag the tubes in early spring time for our Door County smallies. Most that know will tell you this is a deadly method for hammering small mouth in early spring time.