Tube Jigs

[pisces]

What are the best tube jigs used for Lakers and for Trout ? Also, where do you buy them? I want to try Laker fishing this year so any info would help . Thanks !

[ByteN2it]

I picked up an assortment of RadicalGlow tubes at Discount Fishing on Santa Fe in Denver. The big ones work well for Lakers and the little ones are good for trout. I believe the glow makes a big difference down deep and a little taste of sucker meat in the tube or on the hook won't hurt either. just get the right lead head to go with tube and you're good.

http://www.radicalglow.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_43

[Husker95]

+1 on RadicalGlow.  They have a good online site as well - plus the shipping department ALWAYS throws in an xtra somethin, somethin in the box when you order online.  Good company and a good product. 

[Granbysbia]

budget tackle in granby

[MN Bassfisher]

Damn, $7.50 for 5 tube jigs? The trout seem to like my buck or two 'Freshwater Basics' tubes in various sizes! 

[SLAYERFISH]

Damn, $7.50 for 5 tube jigs? The trout seem to like my buck or two 'Freshwater Basics' tubes in various sizes! 

Yeah cheap tubes are what I use.  Size/color is all that matters. Fish are not impressed by size of your wallet!

[skifisher]

...or the size of your worm!
I agree that color is the key...that and presentation. Good Fishing!
Ski

[ByteN2it]

OP asked for the best not the cheapest-there's a difference These are some thick heavy duty tubes that last and glow very well-agreed most fish can't tell the difference shallow but 90 feet down these really glow and I believe they are worth a bit more.

[MN Bassfisher]

OP asked for the best not the cheapest-there's a difference These are some thick heavy duty tubes that last and glow very well-agreed most fish can't tell the difference shallow but 90 feet down these really glow and I believe they are worth a bit more.

Ha, sorry I didn't mean to say they weren't good! I haven't used them and I would imagine the quality is very good! Some anglers have tight wallets so I just wanted to throw out there that you don't need expensive tubes and that the cheap ones will work. I don't doubt the quality on those tubes are great, and my cheap ones don't glow - so that's a good point when you're fishing in 60-100fow for Lakers!

[SLAYERFISH]

OP asked for the best not the cheapest-there's a difference These are some thick heavy duty tubes that last and glow very well-agreed most fish can't tell the difference shallow but 90 feet down these really glow and I believe they are worth a bit more.

I can read.  "best" is subjective-  opinions are like a-holes evrybodys got one.

[skifisher]

Once again you're spot on Slayer. Seeing the presentation at that depth can make all the difference. Add scent to that, (sucker meat) and you have a winner. The other thing I like to do is to change things up when things aren't working. "Glow" or "No Glow"...it won't matter if the color and presentation isn't quite right. Good Fishing!
Ski

[A0fisher]

Fresh Water Basics are made by Gitzit/Canyon Plastics as far as I can tell.  They may not have the latest technology but the plastic they use has geat action, and action often trumps color and glow/no glow.  They are a fine choice IMO.  This is based on fishing mostly for other species and some of you laker lovers might have better intel on which tubes are "best."

[Malty Falcon]

For trout, Berkely Atomic Teaser Tubes work really well for me.  Many colors to choose from, and the scent in em works when nothing else will.  They are my go-to jigging lure, especially when tipped with a wax worm.