Casting rod for tubes?

[dolo-dinker]

I use both spinning rods and casting rods. But want to see what casting setup could work for tubes? I would like to throw them on a Baitcaster and mine are 3/8 ounce I think. I know a spinning would be a bit better but if you had to use a casting what specs would be good for the line, reel and rod. Thanks

[Obi_Wan]

I had a KastKing Reel that I was having issues with anything much over 1/4 oz.  I put it on a TFO ML 7’ rod.  I’m going to use it for 1/16 to 1/4 oz tubes, shakey heads, etc…. 8 lb line. I think it will be the ticket.  

 

For your set up, I’d say Med/Fast rod, 7.5:1 or so reel, and 8-10 lb line.

[WRB]

SC Victory VTC 68MXF with Shimano SLX 70 MGL, 10lb FC of choice or 11 Sunline Defier Armilo. Soft plastic tube without weight is less then 1/8 oz, add the tube weight for total.

Tom 

PS, Shimano reel use 3 brakes on & 3 brakes off.

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[T-Billy]

I have a BPS Pro Qualifier 7'6" MH F that I like for tubes. It's more of a M+ IMO. 15# XT or YZH. For me it's an open water structure deal during the pre-spawn.

[ooga0341]

I've only used bait casting gear (ALX Zolo Dragger) for the larger flipping tubes. For the 2.5"-3" tubes I use spinning gear (ALX Soul73 & Kistler KLX 7' M) which is most of the time.

[blackrain]

MBR843c in whatever line you can afford. I use a GLX with 15lb. Tatsu. I've also used a Falcon Cara Finesse Jig and Head Turner rods and highly recommend those as well.

[casts_by_fly]

If you’re putting a 3/8 oz weight in one you can throw that on any baitcaster you want. That’s plenty of weight for any baitcaster but put to a choice I’d throw that on either a mh or light heavy (both fast) depending on cover. 
 

incidentally I was just flipping with a tube the other day on my 7’2” mh/F though I was only using an eighth ounce on a Texas rig. 

[Jrob78]

Yeah a 3/8 oz weighted tube can be fished on whatever casting setup you use for t-rigs. I would be throwing it on a 7'-7'4" MH F rod with 12-16 lb fluorocarbon and 7:1-8:1 casting reel. You really don't need anything special for tubes with this weight.