Mark Zona on Power Fishing a Tube for Bigger Bass

[@bassraider8105]

I'm a big big mark zona fan he's the best

[@justisfrazey9050]

"It imitates everything a smallmouth wants to make cry" 😂😂😂

[@yukidaruma6988]

A thousand times over, tube baits are my favorites. None of my buddies will touch ‘em, and I’m constantly killing it with tubes on jig heads, texas or carolina-rigged.

[@Ed-wx1fe]

I know I'm LATE so my apologies. What size jig head(s) do you use please?

[@outdoorsfamily1435]

Been using Gitzit Tubes for many years in the north west. Rivers, lakes don't matter. Extremely productive, easy and fun

[@evan4856]

Even the little crappie tube jigs work good too. I’ve accidentally fought several over 5 lb bass while crappie fishing this year.

[@Wired2Fish]

Sweet, just goes to show that downsizing is often the ticket to getting bit and can produce big fish too. Thanks for sharing.

[@lukkyluciano]

I use those really heavy tube jigheads on Lake Erie, may try them in local river and lakes.

[@kayakangle]

Gonna give this method a try up on Mendota in a couple weeks. Hope it works on those slabs.

[@martyherzhaft4195]

Heading to Traverse City, Michigan and im most certainly going to give these a try. Looked like green pumpkin and watermelon were the to colors. Thanks for the video!

[@crimsonstrix]

Largmouth seem to love a red tube bait, I would assume it's because it looks so much like a craw. You can also try sliding a curl tail worm into it and texas rigging. It's a bit tricky but I've caught some of my best bass doing that.

[@itsjdaddy2198]

I live in michigan and this is my go to bait for smallies.

[@lastcastbassin6151]

because of this vid i went to cabelas and bought 16 bucks worth of tube bait equipment

[@Wired2Fish]

We hope the purchase is worth it. Let us know how you do.

[@anthonydiaz7668]

Miki

[@vegasvato55]

I buy all of my soft baits that way, and i probably have the same bucket... I am sold on tubes but i will share a trick you may or may not have heard of before... I go to the local big name pharmacy and buy a box of 100 pairs of soft foam ear plugs, which i then take home and soak in a scent attractant Then i insert the scent soaked soft foam ear plug into the center of the tube and Texas right the tube which wil cause the tube to want to float up off the bottom . I am Killing'em finesse fishing bank lines, and it is deathly on a Carolina rig... I am a tube convert and i am sure you wil be too... Good Fishing Dude..

[@megarouge61]

i'll have to try that thanks

[@Z71Ranger]

Good Tip Joe Watson I will give this a try... What Bait Scent and hook size and weight size you recommend I use being new at this...

[@TheMDOutdoors2016]

Awesome video and fishing tip. I have caught a 1.5lb smallie

[@truth7739]

Thee are awesome. I use offset to make weedless for the rivers where I live.

[@seizedcarcass8440]

A tube completely shocks people when I fish them. They are a secret bait at this point and my favorite thing it to chuck them out and crack them hard off the bottom and then let it fall. I love to Texas rig them a lot too in grass and do basically the same thing just with a trokar tube hook.

[@BaM92o]

you guys ever fish door county Wisconsin? and if not . i think you might have a fun time!!!! average fish prob 3-5 lbs, and the big bronze backs get 7-9 lbs

[@Wired2Fish]

+BaM92o It's on the bucket list, we've followed the fishery for a long time, just gotta put something together.

[@aaronross9326]

I went out today tube fishing and caught a ton out of sturgeon bay

[@Tikimohn]

If you can't catch fish in Door County you need to just stop fishing lol. It's beautiful. Known for it's Muskie but the bass and walleye fishing are top notch as well.

[@chrismanson9501]

yes sir i live in green bay and have had the pleasure many times its so great. Other guys would think your a liar but we know

[@boomn216]

These work great off the pier too.

[@ronc.3950]

Nicely Done man.

[@unkwnyaaj4121]

would you recommend using tubes for large mouth too?

[@kalvinmaster1980]

Mark zona is such a boss

[@TheMinimalistFisherman]

Rock solid video guys - thank you.

[@TomTCincyO]

First off let me say I am a fan of plastics, but I must say if I had one lure in my box it would be a Pumpkin Green tube,Ive caught more Lmb and Smallies in lakes a creeks then any other Ive thrown. Also let me add I dont target Bass untill the crappie bite is finished, so I look for the reaction bite

[@zmartinez12167]

HEY JUST WANTED TO SAY I LIKED YOUR VIDEO.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks Zach, really appreciate it.

[@jasonb9923]

I have 3/4 tube jigheads and cant find a tube to accommodate it. Any suggestions?

[@vegasvato55]

I would like to hear more about the weights that the pros use when they are doing these demos... I am always afraid that if i go to heavy fish wil spit the lure out??? So what would be a good range for a beginner like say 3/8ths to 5/8ths???

[@Tylerr333]

What are those type of hooks called cause i bought some like that it didn't say the name trying figure out what type bait I can use with them.

[@jimtaylor6930]

I have heard that the tube jig bait is the most under used out there and catch just about any type of fish out there

[@537VIK]

Zona is Da Man!!

[@CAMEO1955]

hey mark 1st time to see your video, great job !

[@brendankelly4251]

great video

[@BTZBanana]

Why a spinning combo and not a baitcaster? Also, what power rod? What size tube/hook combo do you prefer? I fish in Lake Erie for smallies I seem to always get hung up on big rocks. Any tips on not hanging up? Thank you. Have a great 2018

[@208bassin6]

I was fishing on a river and fished every kind of top water, crank bait and Evan spinner bait. Not evan one bit but once I switched to a tube me and my friend were nailing them..

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for the feedback. Were you fishing the tube aggressively like Zona does in this video?

[@208bassin6]

Wired2Fish what state are you guys outta

[@Wired2Fish]

Minnesota, Illinois, Kentucky and Georgia. We're spread out geographically in multiple offices.

[@208bassin6]

Ohhhh dang it I fish in idaho and catch some decent size smallies

[@robertphillips9428]

I also live in Idaho on the border of Oregon and fish the Payette and Snake religiously. You can have a great day using a variety of different lures depending on the time of year but you will catch giant smallies all year on a tube. Depth, color and your tube technique can all still come into play depending on the season as well but you can successfully fish for big smallmouth year round with a 3 1/2" - 5" tube. I have never caught them fishing it aggressively like zona . It's typically a slow to medium retrieve with your own pattern as long as its consistent. Last weekend was on river for 2 days only about 4 hours a day, caught 10 - 15 fish a day nothing under 12-14" caught a 4.2 the first day and a 4.7 the second day with consistent 2 and 3 pounders every one of them on a dry creek snake river craw tube and a pumpkin s&p .

[@caderudiger4038]

Awesome video!!

[@marka.fischer861]

just out of curiosity, with fishing that heavy of tube jig heads, why do you not use a baitcasting reel?

[@Wired2Fish]

Good question. We do in fact love fishing this on casting tackle and 12 lb. fluorocarbon line. Boils down to preference.

[@sethkorb4085]

What model nrx is in this video? I'm looking to get a good tube rod

[@kenseymour5152]

I’ll never quit using a tube on lake St Clair it out fishes all other baits for me

[@anonymous_friend]

was it braid to fluoro leader? what lbs? and what knot to join them? My FG knot will come loose on the tag end. Should I superglue it, or try a different knot?

[@TomTCincyO]

Ive been using the Albright knot on all my leaders this year with good success, just remember to loop the thickest line then wrap the thinnest line.

[@wjb111]

Zona preaches fluorocarbon not braid.

[@huntfishoutdoors1200]

great video but I've never caught a smallmouth bass in my life and some day I really hope to

[@Wired2Fish]

Good luck to you on that endeavor. They're a crazy fun fish, but this technique can also work wonders on pressured largemouth bass. Have a good one.

[@houstonstokes1221]

I live in East Tennessee and gush the little pigeon river. Mainly 1-3ft deep, usually clear expect in the heavy flow areas. I Wade, and the river bottom isn't rock but a stalagmite type of bottom and I've lost MANY lures. What recommendation would you suggest to through them Wright and size wise? Thank you for any help

[@Wired2Fish]

We'd suggest trying a light head light a 1/8 to 1/4 ounce. A little head will result in a more buoyant tube with a slower fall rate and minimize bottom snagging.

[@houstonstokes1221]

+Wired2Fish thank you! And thanks for being able to understand all of my typos.. I never noticed. Subbed and liked! You guys have a website?

[@Randy.Yancey]

I'm from SW Missouri, and fish the lakes around here, Table Rock, Stockton and Pomme de Terre, mostly. I've used tubes for smallies and largemouth on tubes or git zits we called them in the mid 90's. I also lately, have been going to visit my son Westin, who lives in Portland Oregon. So, we've fished tubes in the Willamette and Columbia Rivers for almost entirely smallmouth bass. In river fishing, Mark is exactly right as well in real clear or fairly clear rocky lakes. If I've had problems snagging too much in Oregon, I'll use a 1/2 down to a 3/8 ths oz. and a weedless jig with a piano wire type weed card. Don't ever get hung up, or at least very seldom. hope this helps. tight lines.

[@talltimber4577]

Where do you find these heavy heads? I can’t find them

[@nickfrancisco6928]

What kind of rod and reel were you using zona?

[@jesusisthewaytruthlife8483]

Great tips !!!

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks, it's been a solid tactic for the Wired2Fish staff as well. Lots of smallmouth in 2016 and hopefully a pile more this year. Works great for offshore largemouth too.

[@jesusisthewaytruthlife8483]

yeah... I want interested into large mouth... im curious on how finesse it is, compared to throwing a craw all the time... ya know ?

[@bradyschran6355]

What line size does he use?

[@537VIK]

hey what hooks and weights does mark use his brand or strike king?

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for the watch. Zone uses these: 1) Up to 5/16 oz, he uses the "Strike King Tour Grade Tube Jig Heads": goo.gl/OVZEVm 2) Bigger than 5/16, he uses the "Bite Me Big Dude Goby Tube Head": goo.gl/t3Obs4

[@Fishingchanneltv]

was looking for that info too :P

[@siloecontreras8185]

What are good colors

[@Wired2Fish]

Hey Siloe, you're not going to go wrong with anything in the shades of brown and green with green pumpkin probably being the most consistent all-around producer. Keep an eye out for crawfish or the bass coughing crawfish parts and match your plastics to that.

[@cja6130]

What rod is Zona using?

[@thephilfishangling1684]

Cracking tubes is the only way I can stomach fishing this bait - it's also the only way that I can personally get bit while working it this way.

[@prestonsadventures677]

When do you prefer a smaller tube and weight?

[@Wired2Fish]

It's really fishery and situationally dependent. For largemouth bass in a flipping and pitching scenario, a 4'' tube is a go-to. For smallmouth, 2.5 to 3-inch tubes often get bit more. Heavy heads and fast fall rates perform best in warm water whereas slower fall rates tend to excel when fish are in a negative mood or in colder water. Ultimately though, it's an experimentation game.

[@prestonsadventures677]

Right, I appreciate the response! It helps a lot! I love this channel!

[@illinoisfishing7211]

nice video

[@ct9737]

Mark what rod are you using for the heavier tube,Mh ?

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Craig, a Medium Power fast action rod will do the trick - plenty of power but with some tip for working the bait and feeling the bass. Medium Heavy spinning rods can run a bit stiff for this application.

[@jeremyclark8940]

@@Wired2Fish what length? Even with a 3/4oz?

[@atmsk8r726]

Can I use these in the river for small mouth bass?

[@Wired2Fish]

You bet, should work like a charm but you'll probably experience occasional snagging.

[@MrIndyjoe]

They work great in streams.

[@brodyjacks3154]

music?

[@jpvand1]

How’s this “heavy tube” technique do for largemouth?

[@Wired2Fish]

It can be an excellent producer for largemouth too, particularly when they're related to hard bottom areas. It's an erratic action so it tends to produce best where the fish can see the bait -- clear to moderately clear waters.

[@andrewauman40]

What rod # is that spinning rod ? Gloomis nrx sr jwr ????

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Andrew, this was a G. Loomis NRX.

[@andrewauman40]

@@Wired2Fish yea i was wondering what nrx jwr???s

[@stephenjames2463]

You mentioned this as a “Clear water bait” I fish a lot of rivers and lakes in MS that are typically very dirty/muddy throughout the year. Focusing on Largemouth bass... would this be a good option for here?

[@ericpettyfishing]

Small tubes for pan fish. 4 inch tubes for large mouth. At least where I live.

[@jkmathis35]

good stuff thks

[@brianamado4366]

Love it

[@bassmafia69brooks36]

Anybody kno wat jigheads those r ?

[@Wired2Fish]

We put links to most of the products guys mention in our videos so folks can find them. These are the Bite Me Big Dude Goby Tube Head: goo.gl/t3Obs4

[@MisterTwister88]

Zona 👍

[@wyattearp6883]

What is your preferred test line and rod size do you use when fishing a 1/2oz jig?

[@matthewcoulter3991]

8 pound fluorocarbon leader with a 15 pound braid main line, for your leader knot the FG knot is great. For your rod you should go with a 7 foot medium power spinning rod with a fast action tip

[@wyattearp6883]

Thanks...I appreciate the tip.

[@matthewcoulter3991]

wyatt earp No problem

[@coham280]

I use a big fat Watermelon green tube

[@dividendminer]

Omg your voice man smh 🤦‍♂️ you are freaking “ROMAN CRAIG” from the Great Outdoors movie 😆

[@TrevonLapoint]

👍👍👍

[@jtmoney606]

👍👍👍

[@thomasfinney2824]

+JT droppin D Bombs on EM 👍👍👍

[@lablakelydress1988]

First! I love tubes, great video ;)

[@jayjohnson5016]

this dude looks like eric andre in 30 years

[@markus1681]

Brain to Fluoro Leader?

[@hoxiedog]

with those heavy heads, why do you use a fairy wand instead of level wind...

[@Wired2Fish]

+M79Man Yeah, both work. We played with casting gear this summer at Wired2Fish. Kyle Peterson preferred that, but I still like the quick line pickup and and handling of spinning gear and a 3000-size spinning reel. Personal preference I guess, but definitely worth trying both. -Ryan

[@demarcospolk7045]

Look like negan from walking dead

[@mynameisnotcory]

I wish they worked better in the south

[@brendankelly4251]

Tubes are the perfect finnsess bait

[@lklk1997]

Taking fishing advice from Zona is like taking mechanical advise from the oil change boy at Walmart

[@Wired2Fish]

We put this video to work in our own fishing and the success has been pretty good: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWLRhYqCeM12eqM. Thanks Zona!

[@fenixTKO]

Sounds too me like someone is jealous that he isn’t “The Ram Beast of the Week”..... OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK!!!!!

[@platinumlawnservice]

I would appreciate if all of these guys would stop saying BIGUN!!!! every time they get a fish on. Its horrible. Lets go back to old school and just say fish on? dumb dumb dumb dumb

[@telefunkenyou47]

Zona, you've got a big mouth!

[@nickfrancisco6928]

What kind of rod and reel were you using zona?

[@LastKastKing]

Nick Francisco looks like a g loomis NRX and shimano stradic

[@nickfrancisco6928]

zahreed mcclinton Thank you!

[@LastKastKing]

No problem