Zero Confidence In Confidence Baits.

[Felix77]

I bought a sample of each tube and jig head. I have tried fishing them with no luck all season. What is your setup for using these baits? Mine is a 7' medium with 6lb fireline and a 6lb fc leader.

[flyfisher]

I like a ML but used them on M with success plenty of times.

 

Sounds more like it may be where you are fishing them.  I use them in winter primarily for smallies when a nice slow presentation is warranted.

[Marty]

I think it's a matter of not fishing them at the right time in the right place, since tubes and jigheads are known fish catchers.

[Felix77]

I think it's a matter of not fishing them at the right time in the right place, since tubes and jigheads are known fish catchers.

 

I didn't mention that I do fish tubes quite regularly and seem to be very successful with other finesse tubes.  Gitzit's and their jigheads to be exact.  I would think the smaller profile would result in more fish and instead I have been skunked on this bait even when others are producing.  

[papajoe222]

They will have their time and place, but quite possibly it isn't now.  With fall upon us faster moving (horizontal) baits may be what the fish will respond to.

The exception would be rivers where a tube can and will produce in any season.  Look for seams in the current. In the case of eddys, the initial turn from the direction of current will hold the most active fish and the final turn back into the main current will hold the least active.

Just remember, a tube with an internal jig head does not fall straight as would a T-rigged one.  This is what makes them such good producers, but if you present it the same as a T-rig (with tension on the line), you kill the action.  Semi slack line and following the jig down with your rod tip will produce the best action. Also unlike the T-rig, most of your pick ups will be detected by observing your line and not by feel.