Tube Vs Jig

[BassFishingMachine]

Hey, long time no talk everybody, been down the shore computerless for the summer, anyway let me get to my question  .

When is a tube a better choice over a jig for a flipping/pitching application. I find these two baits are very similiar when it comes to working each. I know tubes are a very productive smallmouth bait, but I rarely get the opportunity to see any smallmouth, as they aren't in the lakes I commonly fish. That being said, its pretty much all largemouth. So my main question is when do you choose a tube over a jig? Especially for flipping.

The only difference I see in these two baits is the tube IMO would be best for rocky conditions as it would rarely get snagged in between rocks, unlike the jig.

[JShrock07]

I was just turned on to fishing tubes a few weeks ago and I'd have to say that they get through the weeds alot better then jigs do. I will be fishing alot more tubes then I will jigs. They are very similiar but since I was told about the effectiveness I would say use a tube when you want to use a jig. Maybe some of the jig fishermen can shed some light onto this but this is what I would do.

[Brad_Coovert]

If I plan on fishing cover with jigs/tubes, I almost always have a tube and a jig tied on and use both.  The fish will soon tell me what they prefer, but to be honest, the tube and jig catch about equal for me on any given day I am using them.

Also, if I am fishing a jig and catching fish on it, I will go back down the same bank with a tube and usually catch a few more and vise versa.

They really are interchangeable baits IMO.

Brad

[Brian_Reeves]

To me, I love big tubes in the grass or in areas that are choked with vegitation.  A florida rigged tube will really slip through that stuff a lot better.  I also use them as a topwater or a c-rig bait by slipping a foam earplug inside them.  

[firefightn15]

BR, I like that idea with the ear plug.  Never thought of something like that. 8-)

[Jig Man]

I fish tubes and jigs a lot.  I keep 6 rods rigged 3 with tubes and 3 with jigs.  I use both on every point I fish until I find out which is working.  

Some days they will hit both equally and some days they prefer one over the other.  When I find out which they want then I start using that in different colors to see if they have a color preference that day.

I just came back from a very good 10 day trip.  Most days the bass (lmb, smb, and spots) would take the tube a lot better than they would the jig.

[Fish_Rapala]

I would rather throw a tube than a jig in any situation. They are so versatile, unlike a jig. You can fish them weighted, weightless or top water. Also, you can slip rattles into them for an extra edge in murky water or a night.

The only issue would be the hook set, it's always easier to set the hook with a jig, than a weedless tube (in my experiences)...

[fishinfiend]

I also use them as a topwater or a c-rig bait by slipping a foam earplug inside them.

I have never heard of that.  I will definately try that out soon.

[ww2farmer]

IMHO both have there place. One place, as stated above, that tubes shine is in heavy weeds. There are not too many situations where a tube won't perform, in fact I  have seen it where they would take a tube and only a tube over a jig, beaver, worm, or any other bait I could flip to them.........why?? I don't know, but thats why I always carry a good supply of tubes.

[flippin4it.]

I fish tubes and jigs a lot.  I keep 6 rods rigged 3 with tubes and 3 with jigs.  I use both on every point I fish until I find out which is working.  

Some days they will hit both equally and some days they prefer one over the other.  When I find out which they want then I start using that in different colors to see if they have a color preference that day.

I just came back from a very good 10 day trip.  Most days the bass (lmb, smb, and spots) would take the tube a lot better than they would the jig.

           That is the dedication that I'm talking about and the answer  you seek!!!