90% Of Anglers Fish A Tube Jig Wrong! Try These Retrieves!

[@dennisederer3594]

Your on the water demonstrations are so helpful. Please continue this helpful training. Thank you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Glock-1]

I just got some stupid tube jig heads from Tackle Warehouse and can’t wait to use them, I seen the video you did on them and had to have some, it’s nice to know I can use them around heavy cover without getting it hung up!

[@MattStefanFishing]

they work great

[@ripptydevibes2581]

As a die hard river tube fisherman this video is basically spot on. I would add, even smaller lighter tubes if nothing is working. Also, larger tubes with light light heads to really let that bait coast around. Sometimes, bigger tubes with tiny weight allows you to literally let the tube basically drift, allowing the tube to work FOR you, naturally.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@juleswinnfield826]

OMG.... You talked tube jig fishing.... I'm gonna need a minute to compose myself.... ahhhhh. All good now. I started fishing a tube roughly 1990. Long list of caught species both freshwater and saltwater.... hands down my favorite bait to fish is a tube. From 30 fow to zipping it along the surface. 1/16 oz tube head in a 4 inch white or pearl tube. Retrieved quickly with rod tip high popping it so the tube breaches the waters surface simulating a fleeing baitfish. Killer on schooling fish both freshwater and saltwater. Lady fish and Jack Crevalle's love this retrieve. Thanks for the vid.... LOVE TUBES!!!! lol...

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@normanham6142]

I’m loving these on the water demos of specific techniques with specific lures. Always solid content Matt. I’m going to finally try a tube. I can fish it w/confidence now using those retrieves. Very similar to fishing a jig. Thanks 👊🏼🎣😎

[@MattStefanFishing]

give it a try!

[@williamdaniels9197]

Agreed! On the water stuff is great.

[@spintowinstradic6067]

Great video! I love the retrieve videos. I’ll be surprised if you don’t have 50K subscribers by the end of the year. This is easily one of the best fishing channels on YT.

[@MattStefanFishing]

that would be amazing!

[@scottrussell6804]

I'd love to see some rod breakdowns for your spinning rods. This 7'3" ml & your 6'6" jerkbait rod you showed a while back. Thanks for all the great info & keep it coming!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Will do

[@philturinsky27]

Yeah I'd definitely buy one if you sell them made.

[@mgdwj]

Thank you for taking the time to show us these type of things. It helps me quite a bit.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@littlerich2644]

Matt. Excellent video. I might have to try a tube. Best take away from the video is the advice to stop and let it sit. Can’t wait for the next one

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks very much!

[@jimturner2403]

Thanks for the on the water tips. I’m following many videos, but yours are the best. Very informative and not just trying to sell us stuff. Thank you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help!

[@mitchcoleman4595]

If I’ve been on a Senko bite and I need to change it up, for what ever reason. Try going with a weightless tube. Depending on the tube, but most are heavy enough to cast weightless. Just fish it like a weightless senko, and if it hits the bottom, give it a pop on slack line and let it fall again. Anyways just a different way to fish a tube

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@sethforesi307]

Wow never thought of that but I have no doubt that would absolutely drive them insane!

[@BWOUTDOORS]

i use the shot way when in deeper water and the stroke it a bout 3 ft. at a time, thanks for the ifo. matt. good video.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@RickBaker0529]

Great video!!! Love to fish tubes, gives the fish in the area where I live something different to look at. I like a lighter head and like to pop it off the bottom then kinda swim it a second before it falls and repeat from there.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Couldn't agree more!

[@johnroskosky7816]

Matt, Thanks for another great video. Every time I learn different ways to fish tackle that I was not aware of. Keep the techniques coming.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! Will do!

[@dewaynewilson8937]

Thanks for the good information, sometimes I fish a tube like a hair jig and reel it really fast on bottom and stop it let it set a few seconds and go again.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds great!

[@coletoering4807]

One of the BEST videos YET!!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@paulfix2025]

Enjoying the how to tutorials! Can you include regular tips for those of us who fish lakes that have bluegill as the primary forage in addition to the shad fishery techniques and patterns especially with fall approaching?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Will do!

[@hookedonbassncats]

I think you should for sure keep doing the retrieve video series going with a bunch of different baits. Awesome videos that help people.

[@MattStefanFishing]

will do! thanks for the feedback!

[@deanjones6646]

🎉

[@deanjones6646]

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[@andypeters6655]

Great video on tube bait retrieves. I would like to add that a Carolina rig using a 1/2 ounce egg sinker, 18 inch leader and dont forget using glass beads. Great technique using on the Mississippi river. This can be used as a fast retrieve with popping action from the rod. If the bite is slow i slow it down and use a longer stroke as you did in the video allowing the bait to flutter down. I use 3 1/2 inch tubes with a 2 O hook. Thank you and best wishes on upcoming tournaments.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@lewisweakland]

These videos are always well-presented and enjoyable with useful specific info and perhaps even more valuable, insights as to a successful philosophical approach to fishing...

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great tips!!!👊🏻Much appreciated on showing how to do those three retrieves. Putting a lot of info in my book!!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks! You too!

[@ricks5606]

These retrieve videos have been great, thanks Matt!

[@MattStefanFishing]

More to come!

[@nigel7297]

Your putting out some great content Matt, keep up the great work 👍👍👍. Nigel (Chicago)

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks, will do!

[@NedRigNerd]

When bank fishing I love fishing my 3.5" tube on a weightless EWG hook. And fish it like a fluke. Especially through grass.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@Bankfishindude]

You have the POV aspect on point man! Thank you

[@MattStefanFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@LowBrowFishing]

My favorite way to use a tube is to put it on a bladed jig. I've caught a lot of fish and gone through quite a few tubes doing that. Gotta love the old 'chattertube'.

[@MattStefanFishing]

works great!

[@awesum0]

gonna have to give this a try

[@mikeeller557]

I have found the large mouth tend to like tube crawling, The smallmouth like action. Thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@awesum0]

2 quick hard turns of the reel similar to the pop pop timing works very similar to the pop pop retrieve.

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice! thanks for sharing!

[@JVig77]

Great video. I know it’s similar but how about a hula grub retrieve video???🤷‍♂️

[@MattStefanFishing]

one of my favorite baits!

[@smalliehound]

Try the Microwave/TidalWave guides from American Tackle on your next spinning rod build. Great technology.

[@MattStefanFishing]

ill look into them

[@smalliehound]

Definitely worth a look. I feel they help tremendously with line management. Maybe a bit more distance. I'm not a huge fan of their running guides. But, they're only sold as a complete set (which is a bit irritating. But, understandable i guess).

[@michaelloucks4448]

Hey Matt thanks for this because I love useing tubes. Hey Matt I use the power team lures food chain tube shaw grigsby tube hook and my weight is inside the tube.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Good stuff!

[@richardblake4777]

Thanks Matt, still using a tube and love them.

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@jacobkoniak471]

I have some microtubes, I hook them on the trailing end of the hook so that it rides slightly above the grub on a beetle spin are other spinnerbaits

[@MattStefanFishing]

They work!

[@trickytrav88]

This was great because i have a hard time catching largemouth on a tube in my smaller lakes. When i fish the rivers and smallie country i wack em...i actually use a tube on my jigs and chatterbaits alot with lots of success..so im gonna try these and see if this helps thanks Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

best of luck!

[@JohnSmith-ut1hq]

Great video like always you always have very informational videos that I enjoy watching and learning from keep up the great work.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@philcolbert9767]

Good stuff Matt. You’re good at it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@bruceesterline3170]

A couple of things, one the reel, nice but I don't know what reel it is. Another thing I use high visible yellow line but I have some telling me I need a leader but I don't listen and I haven't had any trouble just wondering what you think I never really hear much about it.

[@MattStefanFishing]

i prefer a leader in most instances but not all. stick with what you are confident in

[@cabinmusikslaps]

Keep the retrieve videos coming!!! Let’s see some more top water lol

[@MattStefanFishing]

good idea!

[@gregbroyles2908]

Great seeing you today Matt.

[@MattStefanFishing]

very nice meeting you as well! Best of luck on the Big Chip!

[@commoncents235]

Double pop !! That’s awesome. Thanks Matt another great video 🏆🏆

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for the support!

[@commoncents235]

Hey Matt. He’s back !!

[@keythshockley3279]

Great video can't wait to try the double pop method

[@MattStefanFishing]

Have fun!

[@brandonsmith606]

I struggle with a tube so this will come in handy I really appreciate it

[@MattStefanFishing]

good luck

[@DoYouLoveTheSilverHairedGod]

I like to take a pumpkin colored tube jig and a craw trailer bait and break off part of the body of the craw and rig the tub on a jig insert head with the end of the craw on the hook stuffed up in the tube. It essentially looks like a crawfish crawling out of a tube jig but I think it really mimics a molting craw and I just drag it on rocky bottoms. It consistently produces some of the biggest bass I catch all year.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Sounds good

[@matzdavid1]

great video Matt, informative and fun to see how you do it. Thanks.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kenestra123]

Thank You,Thank You,Thank You!!!!! Great Pro Tips here! You have a great channel.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to help!

[@mgdwj]

I’ve used a swinging football weight with a straight shank work hook,an ear plug, and a 4.5-5” tube. After I get the hook in the center of the tube I will hook the earplug and push it deep into the body of the tube. I’ve caught a few like this but I wouldn’t even call myself an armature.

[@MattStefanFishing]

sounds great!

[@Apostle_Fishing]

Lost one on a tube today then I see this video drop nice

[@MattStefanFishing]

hopefully it helps!

[@ro-cl2do]

Thanks that was a great video. I always learn something new from your video's.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad to hear it!

[@law1831]

Good stuff Matt, this is a good series

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@miken7275]

I like the tube. Given the placement of the weight in the tube and line tie is it the hover rig v1.0

[@MattStefanFishing]

maybe!

[@riverrat988]

Great video I gonna start using a tube more

[@MattStefanFishing]

You should

[@meganmisaki4429]

I’ve been doing these, and I think a tube is my new favorite lure 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome

[@dalcoradio]

Could you get mudhole to put your rod recipes on their web or your web site. Thanks for the helpful information..

[@MattStefanFishing]

Im going o talk to them about it!

[@clintperry799]

Thanks for techniques !

[@MattStefanFishing]

you bet!

[@johnrayner5599]

Great explanation of your different retrieves with the tube, do you use these same retrieves for larger tubes, say 3-4in ???

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@k1llerdir]

The double pop with a sweep motion works really god for me

[@MattStefanFishing]

yes it does!

[@robertscheidemann5745]

Just stumbled onto you channel and great video! My question is what type and weight of line are you using with this set up? Thanks in advance for a thoughtful reply!

[@MattStefanFishing]

15 lb fluorocarbon

[@robertcook8187]

Another good video and good fishing

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks you too!

[@HookLife]

Great topic and video Matt. What size hook do you use for a 2.5” tube?

[@MattStefanFishing]

1/0

[@HookLife]

Did I win tacos or burritos?

[@Igrindtraining]

Great tips man

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks

[@jacobkoniak471]

Continuation accidental I hope them on the back of a spinnerbait usually a beetle spin that already has a grub on it the tube is blue with yellow skirt or tentacles seems to work good on Largemouth

[@MattStefanFishing]

Cool!

[@cerebraltackle]

Nothing like treating a t-rigged tube like a jerk bait! A little twitch and stop has always hammered fish for me!

[@MattStefanFishing]

I like it!

[@StelmachsWorld]

I got a technique with tubes where I let it spiral down and than I smack the butt end of my rod while its sitting on bottom to make it barely move before snapping it up again. I’ve had a lot of my fish eating it off the bottom almost like a jig

[@MattStefanFishing]

nice!

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Matt. Do you pop a Ned rig like the tube also?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes I do!

[@nickc8629]

I was glad you didn’t mention it lol let’s keep it a secret! Tubes flat out catch em!

[@MattStefanFishing]

You know it!

[@craigstevens9734]

I'm just glad to get them retrieves ..Tubes work good .Awsome bait. Appreciate.

[@MattStefanFishing]

Yes they are!

[@jersey4755]

Great video! Do you use/prefer a 90 degree or 60 degree jig when fishing a tube?

[@MattStefanFishing]

90 is my preferred

[@JimGLopez67]

Us mid west boy got to have a tube tied on, my favorite way is to Crack a tube. 2.5 or the 3" .🧨🧨👍

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep!

[@lesterreaper9696]

Good stuff Matt

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!!

[@jividenpower8195]

caught my 7.3 sm with the double hop

[@MattStefanFishing]

awesome!

[@rousefire]

I have never seen a video on fishing a lake that has a ton of chara algae . There are a lot of lakes around here full of it .

[@MattStefanFishing]

good topic

[@TheJesse1515]

What about extra large tubes for Muskie?

[@MattStefanFishing]

holds true for toothy critters as well

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

i use to bust big bass large mouth with this bait 40 years ago..i always made my own baits so i used a wire weed guard skipped this under docks with 20lb test.it sparrows down like dieing bait fish.fast fall in hot water slow fall in winter is way you fish all baits reason is cause temp of water decides how fast food moves

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing!

[@RippinLips864]

Nice video, do you think a tube would work for largemouth? I’ve seen a guy catch a bass on a block of wood so I wouldn’t doubt if it worked, but do you think it’s a feasible bait to try

[@johnlopez8999]

I've been throwing a three and a half inch tube Texas rigged with a 1/8 oz bullet weight and then absolutely crushing 4 lb to 6 lb largemouth bass been really fun learning how to use a jig for largemouth suggest you give it a shot you might just love it

[@MattStefanFishing]

tubes are great for largemouth

[@WorldsOkayestBusDriver]

Are you inserting the half jig head inside the tube? Or rigging it outside?

[@MattStefanFishing]

inside

[@law1831]

Have you given any thought towards doing some pike and musky content?

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep. im sure i will at some point

[@joeturner1195]

Great video very helpful

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@joeturner1195]

Thanks

[@danbasara4547]

Great video Matt! Question, have you ever had to deal with Tennis elbow from fishing so much? If so, how did you go about dealing with it bc Ive been sidelined for like 3 weeks w it so bad that I have about 50% grip strength. It's possible just to deal with it and still get on the water but it definitely effects specific techniques and gets progressively worse.

[@MattStefanFishing]

yep i went to a physical therapist

[@cg-keuka]

Ice and rest or learn to cast with your other side. Good luck.

[@danbasara4547]

@@cg-keuka thank u! I haven t fished in 3 weeks bc it got so bad. Especially flipping or walking a top water. I didnt know it was even a thing until this summer but its no joke.

[@TMPKNSS]

What about ina River? Over 20 ft in depth. 😮

[@MattStefanFishing]

Same ways

[@armandohernandez5158]

Ive been retrieving my tubes with some twitches varying speeds caught some trout and and a largemouth today in the same lake. Does this work for anyone else?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Absolutely

[@MrRourk]

I want to free rig a tube. What hook and tube should I us3?

[@MattStefanFishing]

An unweighted tube hook

[@MrRourk]

@@MattStefanFishing thank you

[@terrytresemer2864]

Matt I think if you were to advertise a tube video, there would be tons of new anglers waiting for the day. I've tried to help some from your comment list. Most popular one is the stupid tube, the rigging and retrieve. I wish I were there to mentor them but can't. They see say the Bass Elite and angler catching them on the tube but that's without instruction. I guess there's some people out there that want to be like you.

[@MattStefanFishing]

lots of different ways to rig a tube

[@terrytresemer2864]

@@MattStefanFishing Yes I know, more material for you to cover. Might be a weeks worth. Too much for me to try to text without visual aid and possibly step on your toes. Off the top of my head, I can think of seven or eight ways to rig one . This doesn't count retrieves.

[@awesum0]

@@terrytresemer2864 I never realized there were so many ways rig to rig a tube honestly

[@terrytresemer2864]

@@awesum0 Standard jig rig, over sized head jig, standard Texas rig, Texas with a twist - weight the shaft of an off set hook & push it through like a jig. It spiral's on the way down! You've got the stupid tube, tube on a chatter bait, tube on a spinner/buzz bait, and even have put a twin tail inside a tube texas rigged on a pond with success.

[@awesum0]

@@terrytresemer2864 wow, thank you!

[@floydb9100]

amazing technique!

[@MattStefanFishing]

Glad you like it!

[@tommyrq180]

Perhaps the hardest part of tube fishing is detecting the strike or pickup. Keeping tension to the tube is key. The biggest fish can be the hardest to detect, sometimes it’s just a slack feeling when it shouldn’t be there. This is a hard bait to learn as you really need to commit to it, figure out the rigging and presentation and work hard with it. If you go back to more familiar baits you’ll never really learn how to fish the tube. When I learned, I committed 100% and was skunked many, many times before I figured out the system. Or find a guide who really knows how to rig and fish it and learn from them.

[@MattStefanFishing]

agreed!

[@LithiumSix66]

I usually gently move it before i pop it. You can feel it in their mouths. It’s amazing how many bites go un detected.

[@Fishingmissions827]

You and randy in cohoots with these caption/clickbait titles hahahah love a tube bite beer flipping plastic too

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha

[@FASHIONEDbyFINESSE]

90%, can you provide a source for that percentage? Thanks

[@MattStefanFishing]

its a scientific study

[@tdbass2968]

It was actually 89.997 but he rounded up :} He's just putting a somewhat arbitrary number on it instead of saying "most" or "the majority".

[@FASHIONEDbyFINESSE]

@@tdbass2968 did he talk to everyone who fishes a tube or watched them fish it? Where/how did he get the data? How does he know 90% do it wrong? That's my main point. All these KZbin channels use the same B's titles to get views, 90% do this wrong, 95% aren't doing this right, it's total bull crap. Only gulable anglers watch this nonsense and believe it. It's extremely funny to me that's why I replied to it. I should do a video with the title "90% of KZbin fishing channels are fos and just want views"😂 who the heck is Mat Stefen anyway, I've been watching fishing on TV for decades and never even heard of the guy ? He must be in the 90% group of average anglers 😄

[@brycealthoff8092]

@@FASHIONEDbyFINESSEit works. You clicked on the video and left a comment. This boosts the video and more people will see it. Those are the rules. We don’t make them.

[@fishaholic122]

R there any fish in that river?

[@MattStefanFishing]

haha! yep!

[@woefman9467]

thanks matt, that rod looks heavy

[@MattStefanFishing]

nope its a ML 7'3"

[@TheJesse1515]

I just use tubes for lake trout fishing on the ice

[@MattStefanFishing]

that works well

[@johnlantz7278]

A unknown food substance ,cast over something an yo yo .,big glass rattle no weight glue it in k.I.s.s.pitch it ,there is no place not to use it kids do well with this lure .Just change the rig for the conditions .funny I do best with a short fat tube I find color, I like to match the hatch,crayfish vs perch bluegill .how many ways can a tube be rigged? Thanks 😊

[@MattStefanFishing]

lots and lots of different ways to fish a tube

[@robertcox9226]

Swimming a tube works great

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@wolverinex4243]

Nah, the best way to fish a tube is to imitate baitfish and keep it off the bottom. One of the greatest tubers on YT agrees with this that instead of mimiccing crays, they are better as fish. For the crays, there are better lures. The right tubes draw strikes using a dying action through the water column. Did this very very well against livebaiters. They key is the right tubes and setup (rig). Tubes will get you down where the fish are without hitting the bottom....where many lures cannot.

[@MattStefanFishing]

thnks for watching

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

The impatient angler in me likes the last one the best, unfortunately so does the pike😒 #brokeoff

[@MattStefanFishing]

hahah! Pike eat everything

[@gonefishin02]

Here's the best way to fish any Tube Jig. Cast reel slow its not rocket science. Literally fish it like you would for crappie 😂

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks for sharing

[@geostrong3606]

Just use lighter weight

[@MattStefanFishing]

Thanks for sharing

[@tonyduran4764]

Pay Matt comment

[@MattStefanFishing]

thanks!

[@inaslump]

Saying 90% of anglers fish it wrong is downright a lie..There is NO wrong way..uggg All for clickbait..smh

[@MattStefanFishing]

i respectfully disagree

[@kyleerickson6445]

90% of KZbinrs use the same dumb clickbait titles.

[@MattStefanFishing]

very true

[@Wyldwings1]

90% of bass fishing videos are false

[@MattStefanFishing]

i agree with that 90% of the time!

[@davidfelix6469]

Why do many of your video titles say " . . . 90% of anglers do this wrong"?

[@MattStefanFishing]

Because 90% of all anglers in the world have no clue what each of these baits are and wouldn’t know how to use it