Man I LOVE fishin a tube. I use it all year round fishin north Georgia lakes. They are especially good for catching spotted bass. Texas rig it with a wide gap hook and skin hook it to make it hang free... The biggest secret I have learned, especially around rocks is to put a glass bead between the tungsten sinker and tube. You are correct that almost noone around here uses them, but I've put a lot of fish in the boat and money in my wallet at tournaments with them.
@smoke14PB2 жыл бұрын
What’s your preferred weight for fishing them? I’ve tried them with a 1/8 oz but have also has success with 1/16 oz
@jimsmith46433 жыл бұрын
on the tube. I like the Owner twist lock in 4O or 5 O . Fl bass love them. Fish it like senco, lift and drop' good luck!
@johngalt35684 жыл бұрын
Big believer in the Zoom Ol’ Monster and Magnum Ol’ Monster. Love the Mann’s 9 inch hardnose ribbon tail too. Both of those have gotten big bites for me. I used to turn my nose up at Zoom lures, but I learned how effective they are last summer and have since I repented of my error. I’m trying to learn how to trust all three of your experimental lures too Gene. I have magnum Tricks, have had Coffee Tubes and Senkos sitting around for years. So, I have much to learn. Thanks Gene.
@danluther17413 жыл бұрын
Gene, IF you've seen/read any of my comments, you know I'm no noob. Been T Riggin since many watchin were born. That said... Vids like this... I TAKE NOTES! LITERALLY!! Thanks!
@jeffreyr86184 жыл бұрын
We like the tubes up north because they slaughter everything. Pike, musky, walleye, lake trout, you name it. The best one I've fished is the Craw Tube by Big Bite Baits. Swim it, drop it, drag it, doesnt matter. It will be interesting to see if I can catch anything on it down south!
@Flukemaster4 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@EricRomines4 жыл бұрын
That senko wacky rigged is my go-to in a kayak. Great video as always Gene 👍.
@knottyfishingvideos84734 жыл бұрын
You taught me so much in the last couple years! Inspired me to make a channel myself!
@anacastro73124 жыл бұрын
Proud of u
@Guinea7792 жыл бұрын
Why did you stop?
@matthewguest38523 жыл бұрын
You are a bass fishing genius.... I love every single one of your videos.. keep on keeping on brother.. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!
@Flukemaster3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@yates2234 жыл бұрын
I put a piece of those squishy orange ear plugs soak in scent inside the tube and hold it in with a tooth pick . Texas rigged or nose hooked. Carolina rigged the ear plug keeps the tube floating off bottom.
@danluther17413 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@sao67854 жыл бұрын
The Senko is my mainstay. 99.9% of the time; I throw it weightless. Secondly, the Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver in green pumpkin. They are killer!!
@BassGeek4 жыл бұрын
I do love a rage bug. Man that thing is off the charts.
@FishTails4 жыл бұрын
I love the approach you always take for angling. Takes the luck right out of fishing!
@Flukemaster4 жыл бұрын
Yes it does!
@user-by6yc8yl7v4 жыл бұрын
Using the right ewg hook is just as important as choice of plastic as far as your texas rig staying rigged true as you fish it. Took me a while to learn this, to learn how much of a difference a hook makes. I love the mustad ewg grip pin hook, the keeper makes all the difference.
@Shelton874 жыл бұрын
Best fishing channel out there!
@RevConwell4 жыл бұрын
Alright, so I bought a lake house two years ago (on Lake Jordan in Alabama), but have never fished in my life. I have a boat and love to cruise the water, but hey, if you're living on the water ya might as well learn how to fish, right? Gene, your videos on beginner stuff have been a godsend and I really appreciate you taking the time to make them. God bless ya!
@Flukemaster4 жыл бұрын
Thank you T.J. I really appreciate that.
@cacassella4 жыл бұрын
I use Zoom Lizards all the time and caught some of my best fish ever.
@JustFishingTV4 жыл бұрын
Carl Cassella Zoom was the first lizard bait I ever used some 20+ years ago.
@joshuacampbell13833 жыл бұрын
I have grown fond of the Zoom Super Salty U-Tail worm.
@brianhart69784 жыл бұрын
Hey Gene, give the weightless texas rig Senko an extended trail - you'll be converted. You don't need to fish it slowly back to the boat. My experience has been that 80-90% of the hits happen within a few seconds of the initial fall on the cast. And yes, I feel dumb offering you a fishing tip!
@russdennis70264 жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother! Thank you. I'm sad you didn't mention the brush hog. I've caught a lot of fish on that bait.
@williambarnes12764 жыл бұрын
Been throwing tubes since early 1990s. Go to in Susquehanna, Juniata and Potomac rivers for smallmouth and largemouth when present.
@spacemanalex14 жыл бұрын
I love throwing tubes on the Ned
@johnhipp78174 жыл бұрын
I got the Zoom Ol Monster because of it's big ol tail to fish the dark water creeks here in Eastern SC. I clip off most of the body and fish it weightless. Kind of looks like a leech in the water. Green Pumpkin is the color. Also the Zoom Fat Albert Grub. Killers!
@deepiper65294 жыл бұрын
I freakin' love fishing Zoom 6" lizards. The junebug with chartreuse tail lizard is money for the fishing lake at work. The last 3..whats wrong with fishing a senko/stik bait? I dont buy the Yamamoto's much because of the price but give me a pack of Yum Dingers in Carolina Pumpkin/Chartreuse or Watermelon seed/chartreuse and I am a happy fish catching dude. I recently discovered the Zoom magnum finesse worm and I really like them too. Junebug is the juice for alot of the ponds and small lakes I fish. Never have fished a tube. Like you said Gene it's more of a nothern bass fishing thing. Want to get more experience in with the big worms.
@markcardenas96462 жыл бұрын
Thinking of testing out the rage bug with the Texas rig. I usually use 3/0 and 4/0 size worm hooks.
@markcardenas96462 жыл бұрын
New to bass fishing btw.
@JustFishingTV4 жыл бұрын
Gamakatsu are my go to hooks. Been fishing those since I was a teenager fishing for salmon. Sweet beaver was the deal.
@eliself9984 жыл бұрын
that wall is my dream!!!
@5.7.0bassin24 жыл бұрын
Man that blunt force in black and tan on a shaky head has been the deal for me its been super tough up here in pa and thats what has been doing it for me
@williamscarlton1113 жыл бұрын
At 5:11 Flukemaster wanted to have relations with that D Bomb lol.
@mightyturtle4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Definitely gonna add this stuff to my arsenal!
@shawnschrader29074 жыл бұрын
Another great vid fluke ..man u r blowin up my dude...amazing thing u r doing here bro...u r changing lives buddy and u don't even realize how much. Keep on showing out bro.
@mrwilson61084 жыл бұрын
New bass fisher here. Threw craws last night for the first time and had an “issue” with the bass ripping the claws off, but not hitting the body. First cast, violent strike then slack. Reeled in and saw 1 claw gone. Next cast to the same spot and same thing. Reeled in and no claws left. Changed craw out and same thing happened. I feel like I’m just wasting money
@rosshall3124 жыл бұрын
Those. Bites were bluegill ,. Not bass
@Marqjosh3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been Texas rigging flukes lately no weight and man have they been hitting it mostly green with red flake
@retflo25834 жыл бұрын
Gene, pegged or unpegged, great video, love Tuesdays....
@Flukemaster4 жыл бұрын
Both! I mostly fish it pegged though
@jgsnipe14 жыл бұрын
Moved to Arizona from Vermont and I seem to get some funny looks flipping tubes around heavy cover. They seem to dissipate after 5-6 fish.
@rogerroger77344 жыл бұрын
Nailed a banger with a tube 2 weeks ago here in Maine!
@cboutdoors6434 жыл бұрын
"It's got a nice little spiral spawl...fall." LOL 15:28
@hunternixonfishing25004 жыл бұрын
Great video! Gene you should check out the X Zone Blitz worm for dragging worms. It floats straight up off the bottom too!
@sinsofvorador4 жыл бұрын
If you haven't tried the rage recon from strike king you should. Thing is awesome. Like the best of two world's. Got the ribs like the d bomb but in a 8 inch worm
@sbaner54 жыл бұрын
What happened to “I’d rather watch paint dry” than throw a Senko? :)
@Berto-11172 жыл бұрын
I think its wacky rigged that he hates throwing them on
@derricksnyder65353 жыл бұрын
I've never had any luck with the Rage bugs.
@garysims44914 жыл бұрын
i was waiting for you to mention how like oily or idk what is on the d Bombs but they are more slippery then other beaver style baits that ive tryed anyways
@sean76654 жыл бұрын
Question for you? Fishing a body of water that the main forage is alewives and bluegill what is the best bait I could throw?
@Samson1634 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful
@hopalongjohnny97974 жыл бұрын
Caught some nice ones with EWG U Tail worms
@rickyxspanish61054 жыл бұрын
Gene try the tube Texas rigged I live in Florida right now and a black red flake tube crushes especially in the summer and fall for me even in the "winter"down here some cold days it's all I could get bit on plus I'd love to see if you pickup some tips for using that setup.
@lukemaske25354 жыл бұрын
Gary Yamamoto said that he designed the 5 inch senko for a 3/0 ewg hook
@1888CHAD88814 жыл бұрын
This guy is legendary
@ukstorm27274 жыл бұрын
Great info, I have done very well with missile baits D Bombs and the D Stroyer , actually do much better with the baby D Stroyer than the D Bombs , also have a friend that throws a tube here in Tennessee and does well, I keep saying I'm going to throw one but never do haha
@FirstCatch4 жыл бұрын
Awesome information! Thanks for sharing! Big thumbs up!
@fryeguy99394 жыл бұрын
😂 The worms that are more fatter are more better 😂 Nice video .. keep them coming...
@nrt4404 жыл бұрын
Yet to throw a lizard, may have to purchase some. Thanks for a great video, looking forward to the next one 👍
@jdogg6614204 жыл бұрын
those tubes.. try to rig it the opposite way you would think.. if you have crawdads.. the way they fall makes them look like em and those tentacles look like claws as you pull it up.. at least thats what I always thought about tubes, and ika types the new tube I guess... I should try them here also.. when the crawdads show up in the rocks. trying new baits also can be a pay day especially if the smarter fish haven't seen those baits before.. I have also gotten a few on lizards though I don't use them much.. it might be a sign I should use them more. im on heavy pressure on the banks.. that get hit multiple times each day sometimes a lot . so I get skunks but I can still bring some up here and there.. some nice ones every once in a while also. this place is a grind fest though at least on the limited banks.
@mikemarther17374 жыл бұрын
I caught my personal best on a rage craw which was 7.1 pounds
@jakew23504 жыл бұрын
Don't sleep on the senkos, I have caught many 6-8 pounders on them
@crazykajun9144 жыл бұрын
Nice info. Appreciate you sharing.
@MrDbro943 жыл бұрын
What line do you use when throwing a Texas rig?
@jbest19804 жыл бұрын
That senko gets it done
@ThatJamesGuy884 жыл бұрын
Lizards are great, but I’m a little surprised there wasn’t a brush hog or similar lure in the mix. Ignoring why you don’t... If you did fish one, how would you fish it?
@ronaldfisher2224 жыл бұрын
Tubes are great
@etotalac234 жыл бұрын
When u say put a weight n the front...does that mean pegged or free weight???
@wnc_BRONCOS_fan4 жыл бұрын
Finally got a small mouth today on some zoom worms. Carolina with texas hook. Dragging the worm slow slow. Took about 30 seconds. The worm was gone, is that normal?
@Dss-bm3rz4 жыл бұрын
Love the videos, but you really need a lesson on bending hat bills lol
@johncoleman73084 жыл бұрын
Gotta throw that senko weightless! I’ve seen fish that won’t bite ANYTHING else, chew on senkos
@markjungdahl30544 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Senko on a 4/0 weightless? It's great for shallow cover.
@tysadventures14 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!!
@billcorrigan84564 жыл бұрын
Dude these bugs are sweet. Why do you think that is?
@gunnarbusen60904 жыл бұрын
You have so many baits in the background. Please can you send me some. Love your channel fluke
@lostboy73304 жыл бұрын
Alright gene i was watching ur witch lures for witch rod and the one was on what u said was ur favorite rod and you keep saying medium action throughout the video did you mean medium power with a fast tip or do you mean to say moderate action so medium heavy moderate action
@paulcarpenter72373 жыл бұрын
15:05 i know this isnt PG-13, but am i the only one who was thinking "yeah cause youre wrapped in a condom!"
@wally45624 жыл бұрын
What should I use for river fishing, there is rocks and trees everywhere but no grass or anything. The main fish in the river is smallmouth also
@brookboi_69924 жыл бұрын
I always have luck on river banks with spinners but i fish for largemouth so idk
@ukstorm27274 жыл бұрын
Spro Rock Crawler lol
@MrPTP1004 жыл бұрын
Hey brother......love your videos. Always good topics. That being said, quick off-topic question cause i value your opinion. Do you still use the Slipstream torqeedo/power pole bracket and if so how do you like it? Thanks so much in advance......stay safe.
@Flukemaster4 жыл бұрын
I don’t use it right now. I’ve been testing out others but it’s a great mount. I totally recommend it.
@pierce35713 жыл бұрын
Can you cast a Texas rig?
@Flukemaster3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@HelloThere90044 жыл бұрын
Texas rig vs Carolina rig when dragging?
@bridgelaurie94904 жыл бұрын
The0NLYTurtle depends on what your focus is man. If you are searching for them or on a big gravel flat or slopped banks it’s hard to beat the Carolina. But if you are dragging or flipping through cover or off drop offs the Texas.
@timboslice19864 жыл бұрын
Black no flake senkos'!!! Do it!
@edwolfe81054 жыл бұрын
Going to spend more time with the senko? Who are you and what did you do with Gene? Lol. I gotta admit that a waky rigged green pumpkin senko saved me from being skunked this sunday tho..
@bridgelaurie94904 жыл бұрын
You don’t ever throw a craw like the rage craw on a Texas rig ? The strike king rage craw is always killer for me on a Texas rig.
@user-by6yc8yl7v4 жыл бұрын
Space monkey is my all time fav of all rage products.
@jakew23504 жыл бұрын
My personal best was on a Berkeley fatty craw Texas rigged
@jakerinaldi47664 жыл бұрын
No BioSpawn?
@RichFrollini4 жыл бұрын
BioSpawn used to be the best around...
@LifewithAaronArnold4 жыл бұрын
Love your channel man! Roll Tide though!
@Flukemaster4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@lostboy73304 жыл бұрын
I listened to everything you said in the begining so it though me off when u said medium action instead of power please help me flukemaster
@johncoleman73084 жыл бұрын
lost boy it’s a common mix up. People say it all the time.
@victorsimonsen9214 жыл бұрын
who does not love a lizzzard?
@cboutdoors6434 жыл бұрын
Gene, does the pegs for your weights effect the rate of fall of the bait?
@Flukemaster4 жыл бұрын
nope
@cboutdoors6434 жыл бұрын
Thanks Flukester!!!
@tomglavinehof14 жыл бұрын
Straight tail worms.......then everything else.
@slvrlightning004 жыл бұрын
Shush! We do not speak about the rage bug! TW is going to sell out like they do when tactical bassin praises a bait! It's ok tho, I still like you.
@anacastro73124 жыл бұрын
Tell John David I said I and could u try to send me his gmail so I can talk to him.
@tiffanyjensen12664 жыл бұрын
Ana Castro tell your mom I will send her a Facebook friend request
@anacastro73124 жыл бұрын
Ok
@anacastro73124 жыл бұрын
Btw this is Sebastian
@anacastro73124 жыл бұрын
And send it to Ana Castro bc she is my my mom
@kingmingvids38374 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid!!! Just did a quick vid on my channel about the strike King bug. Works as a great trailer on my strike King jigs check it out!