Most Effective Retrieve For a Single Tail Grub (2 Key Steps)

[@Rooster0529]

You’re right, a single-tail grub is a beautiful thing.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I love how slow it can be fished!

[@Rooster0529]

@ so many applications!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Yes, the exact same lure in the saltwater will catch a very long list of species. Especially with a little Dr Juice or ProCure scent added to it.

[@johnthroop2092]

How often do you have to reapply your scent?😢​@@comfortablynumb9342

[@tieoneon1614]

White curly tail grub. 6 white jig pre-rigged 1/8oz for $1.98 at Walmart. Its my go-to lure almost every new body of water I fish. Walleye, crappie, smallmouth, white bass. Rivers, dragging it down drop offs, drifting suspended fish, rocks. Dont care if I snag and lose all 6 on rocks that day either! And when the tails get bit off I save the white jig head for minnows finicky walleye.

[@cameroncardoza5626]

Facts. Great technique for the cooler months!

[@stevegunn9971]

Time to put my grubs to use, including on my Beetle Spins. Thanks!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Classic lure!

[@chrispile3878]

You're preaching to me! I was raised on grubs and beetle spins, and they still work decades later.

[@kevinamack6]

Crappie killer right there too

[@6235dude]

Mr. Twister taught me how to catch fish without bait, and I rarely, if ever, use bait anymore. These days, my go-to brand is Berkly, but probably any brand is as good as the next.

[@DongWang-m4n]

Me like to use Kalin's grubs because their tails are thinner and have more action at a slower retrieve. Them mufckas catch alot of fish the slower you can fish it.

[@justinnewton2283]

A white grub with the end of the tail dipped in chartreuse colored, garlic scented dye is my go to lure in creeks and streams during spring through fall. It's universal for anything.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great combo!

[@johnthroop2092]

Excellent video, ty for sharing! I will have to try this before my lake freezes up!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

@@johnthroop2092 Good luck!

[@thatfishingnoob]

Oh wow, looks like I need to step my grub game up too. Great video!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I need to use them way more than I do!

[@jaaadanschannel5094]

My friends and I we love this curly tail grub we catch a lot of fish with it

[@nicklausb]

Absolutely true! I've fished it all over and outside the US, in fresh and saltwater and it pays off.

[@erictait3235]

This is one of my main go-tos for small mouth bass in Atlantic Canada. The Berkley pumpkinseed/orange and firetiger with a charteuse round jighead are fantastic.

[@denniskohler6886]

Thank you. Everyone goes for the fad stuff now days. Love the old school fishing. I guess because I'm old and grew up with it. Thanks again

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Old school fishing definitely is fun and brings back great memories!

[@chamblen4]

i'm a multi species angler and the curly tail is vastly underrated for multiple species

[@leafster1337]

ppl say the same for tubes, and they see those two much less from younger folks

[@paulcox9981]

Steve you're absolutely right. It seems like grubs are the only thing I can catch with. And damn near everything hits on them. Pretty effective in my opinion.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

They are! I need to use them way more than I do.

[@carloscalvo9567]

Appreciate the uncomplicated approach to your explanation.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You bet!

[@tphvictims5101]

Bout time someone got OLD SCHOOL 👍🏻

[@jonathanwright7077]

White or clear with silver flake. Smallmouth slayer with 4 inch grub with weedless underspin hook

[@keithcanfield6519]

Thanks steve!

[@seanmctarsney1420]

I always rig It curl down It helps with hookups

[@jtassoni8765]

Used these all the time drifting on the San Mateo, ca. coast. Caught halibut, rock cod and ling cod.

[@scantech58]

Used with a roadrunner, it's perfect . Lite tackle makes it all perfect

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

I Have Always Rig a Twister Tail Grub With The Tail Down There seems To Be More Water Resistance So You Can Reel It Really Slow 👍

[@aaviolante]

3” White or a clear chartreuse are my go to all year.

[@lantose]

Another great video Steve! I have caught so many bass as a kid using it as a trailer on a white spinnerbait! A smaller one on the old SOB (Small Oki Bug) and for sure on a beetle spin, after the original grub wore out! I’ve had a lot of luck also with the smoke color also, which is transparent.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Good stuff

[@mattbritton4858]

Here in Wyoming, this is our go too lure.. we catch Walleye with the same lure and a slower bottom bouncing retrieve.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is awesome!

[@ManPatGK]

I appreciate all the tips, Steve! Wisconsin has gotten to almost freezing temps, and I unfortunately think its time for me to put the rod down. But I’ll make sure to implement all the great things I’ve learned from this channel in the spring!

[@Steve-ev6vx]

It got so hot today in north Florida I left my bow at home this morning and went bass fishing for the first time since hunting season started. We need a couple more good cold fronts to get the deer up and moving during the day.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It's going to get real cold here too this week. I'm not ready for it at all.

[@Rdizil-ox1ye]

​@@SteveRogersOutdoorsis there a way to make it weedless

[@tiredofit1429]

My wife calls me Mr Twister because its my go to all year. When the water gets warm, add a wire harness with Colorado blade. Silver works best for me.

[@DongWang-m4n]

What do you fish for that you're able to just use mister twister exclusively and nothing else? I'm thinking bass or wally

[@pete956]

Gold blade with chartreuse grub is golden ( pun intended)in tannic water.

[@tiredofit1429]

@moseskongi4746 yes, bass and walleye. But I do use crankbaits , top water and I try a finesse rig occasionally. I've gone out for an hour, caught Smallmouth, Walleye, Northern, and played with a roughly 36" Musky, all on the same 1/4 oz black head/ yellow tail, until the Musky had enough and cut the line. Yes, you need to retie frequently. Luck!

[@tiredofit1429]

@pete956 My water isn't as tanic as I've seen in the Boundary Watters, but I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip!

[@DongWang-m4n]

@@tiredofit1429 Do you catch many fishes on a black jighead and yellow curly tail combo? Looks like a wild ass combination. Maybe fish attack it because they never seen it before. Them bass sure are getting harder and harder to catch. I swear those niggas seem to be getting smarter and learning to avoid capture. It's like they're evolving right before our eyes.

[@loej9913]

They also work very well in salt water from snapper to sharks, and barracuda to tarpon.

[@bradr.7249]

I used to fish a grub quite often Steve. It gave way to small swimbaits for me. The last couple of years I have gotten them back out and they have paid off in certain situations. Thanks for sharing your retrieve. I think I work it too much.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I need to definitely keep this lure at the ready more than I have in recent years. It’s crazy how lures get forgotten about over time.

[@vabrad76]

Best fishing tips channel out there. You’re the best Steve

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@playingwithmytrains5440]

My go to is the Berkley Powerbait 2" and 3". They are hard to beat.....

[@br1ooksmith104]

I troll these in Georgia for crappie too, it's one of the best universal baits on the market. This is my 4th year winter bass fishing, and I've never thought to try this technique, thanks for the video, I'll be giving it a try this weekend on some suspended fish

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Good luck!

[@shannonkirby9295]

Hey, Steve, great to see ya. Pray you and your family are well and have a Happy Thanksgiving! Used to use a grub when I was growing up fishing in Guntersville. Worked great

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! Pray you have a wonderful week!

[@danielanthony9621]

Thanks for the video. It showed up on my feed so I gave it a look. Im from the south and do both fresh and salt water fishing. What I use this for is flounder fishing in the gulf. I bump jig at different depths, either in the surf or on the flats. Its deadly! Its my go too for flounder. Never tried it for fresh water, ill give it a go.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Good luck and thank you for watching!

[@michaeloderda4513]

Thanks your videos are very helpful

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad you like them!

[@bluesdawg8014]

This is my go to, I also like 1/8oz heads. White or dark back with a silver belly works every time. My number 2 choice is the paddle tail grub.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Very nice!

[@patrickgalloy2274]

Totally right !

[@bobscar327]

Nice. Love the curly tail grub.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I agree, they are very effective!

[@steveebert7841]

I use the Kalins Lunker Grub curly tails here in WI for bass, pike, walleyes. Missed a huge muskie with it as well. Use the 5" but you have to get the color right.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@richthompson3326]

Purple smoke grub is always good on Table Rock! Thanks for the reminder to use it Steve!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I have to do some digging around and find my old purple smoke lures! Thank you for sharing this. I totally forgot about that great color.

[@dannybrozowski7985]

Hey Steve! Great video and totally agree that swim grubs are awesome baits especially in cold water. I used them all the time years ago, but like many anglers found myself leaning towards the soft swim bait. Last year brought the twister type tail back into my rotation and have been scratching my head as to why I ever put them away!!!! They work on all species from ‘gills to muskie! Couple years back, caught most of my muskie on 8” Kalin Octombo swim grubs!! Way underrated bass bait for largemouth and smallies!!! Thanks for your awesome videos!!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing this! They are a lure that definitely gets forgotten about. I know I need to throw them a lot more.

[@qaze0338]

I have been tossing yamamotos grubs for decades (#157) smoke /purple flake but it’s has been discontinued . You’re right tho most guys just forgot about this gem . 👍🏻

[@stevechandler963]

this works really good in Florida also....

[@dontaespencer7376]

I love the white tail grubs it was one of the first lures I just recently picked up the Technique it's fun ❤🎉

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Yes they are!

[@burneracc2567]

My favorite lure for summer pike (no bass in my area), weighted wide gap or worm hook (1/8th oz) to make it weedless and just slowly dragging it over and under lilly pads, give it a little twitch every now and then.

[@Fatenarr]

No bass? That’s unusual to have no bass and only pike. Where you from?

[@burneracc2567]

Croatia. There were attempts to transfer bass, and some survived but they are very, very far and few inbetween. River and lake beds simply aren't the right kind (mostly sand in super fast rivers and super soft mud in lakes) for bass to make beds, combined with the fact that bass would smash a greasy brick and people overfishing them for bait and cat food... they simply never had a chance to survive. Shame since they eat bullheads which are decimating other fish species by eating their eggs. Some waters do hold bass but they are usually private lakes or catch and release only, all under surveillance and permits to fish there can cost tens of euros.

[@topsoutdooradventures]

Great videos, sir, all of them. I really enjoy the short and to the point videos. Cover the matter thoroughly and we're done. I have very little interest in a long drawn out "how to"

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@alphonsenormand9552]

Yes, the single-tail grab can be highly productive. The most productive colors for me in my area were the watermelon or June bug color with the bright chartreuse tail, as it accounted for my catching many bass that ignored most other lures and/or presentations !😊

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@dhuze66]

I fish this almost exclusively. I have it set up on my ultra-light which is my favorite setup. I try to fish other lures, but these get so many bites if I can't get something right away I switch back to this.

[@Lsmoe]

Down here in Orlando Fla. Dealing with a lot of grass and hydrilla's . I will give it a shot ! My garage is like a Tackle Warehouse. I have those . Thanks My G

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Let me know how it goes for you!

[@johndynneson662]

Thank you going too look it up.

[@yajtramer6913]

I use in Owen sound to catch chinook salmon and rainbow trout

[@egomaniac247]

Something so clean and simplistic about a grub on a simple unpainted lead jig head

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Definitely is!

[@georgepretnick4460]

White grub with a red jig head is very effective in the Niagara River from shore for large Lake trout and Steelhead at the Art Park.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

The Niagra River is an absolutely stunning and amazing fishery! Love that area.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great video! Right on!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!!🤠👍

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks, you too!

[@turtlepoi]

I still have a dedicate bag holder for Old Cabelas Elaztek type grubs. You can fish one all day. It's prob why they discontinued them. I never put the two together but I usually break them out for samllies and perch when the bite is off. Yep, cooler water may be the reason.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That Elaztech does last a super long time!

[@TxHornyToad]

The Berkley Swimming Mullet catches a lot of red drum and speckled trout here in Texas.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That’s a great lure!

[@brucehouze1620]

Works everywhere

[@LowBrowFishing]

Grubs are fish catching classics! By themselves they're a simple to use technique that any angler can utilize. But they also make great jig and spinnerbait trailers as well. Like you said, I really like single tail grubs in cold, clear water. Unfortunately, there are plenty of older anglers on my local fisheries, and they all like grubs, lol.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I forgot about using them as spinnerbait trailers! Used to do that all the time. Thank you!

[@freighttrain7143]

Will try this, but I absolutely slay in cold weather with these, on a slow stop and go retrieve. Why do I think its better? They hit it on the stop, over and over. So the stop seems pretty important.

[@RandomDude45_X]

I remember when I was 13 or 14 and taking my dads boat and tying up to spots. I use to use a white with red dot grub that a tackle place had in buckets for like 1 or 2 cent a piece. I use to smoke the bass with that bait.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I had a bunch of those too!

[@otroflores91]

White grub with some bait fish sent kills it in the saltwater too. Caught many a halibut with just a round head jig and white grub. Still use 6 inch grubs for rockfish and bigger halibut out of the bay.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I love the versatility of those grubs!

[@deanmentjes7774]

Good stuff, thanks.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

No problem!

[@itllkeal]

Love it. Thanks

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! Have a great week!

[@striperswiper1]

I have caught a lot of fish with grubs. I have noticed that when a grub bite shuts down, I can often pick up a few more fish by swapping that white grub with a black or purple grub.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That’s excellent. Thank you!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

A curly tail grub like that is a killer in the saltwater too. In fact they're too good at times because the "tail biters" hit them too much and destroy them. Pufferfish, croakers, spots, pinfish, lizardfish, small flounder, and a whole bunch more species of small fish hit them a lot. But right now the tail biters are mostly gone and grubs are catching trout and redfish. They're awesome for flounder too but they're mostly offshore now. The Berkley Gulp Swimming Mullet in 3, 4 or 5" is a curly tail on a minnow shaped body. I prefer to use them over natural baits, even live bait. The tail biters do destroy them and they're expensive but it's hard to beat them. Gulp shrimp are good too but those swimming mullet are my favorites. I don't know if they do a freshwater version of them but they should. I don't know what is in Gulp but that stinky juice makes a massive difference over unscented baits and even other baits I put scent on. When tail biters are just too brutal I switch to Z Man or Salt Strong soft plastics because they're tougher, especially Z Man. That stuff is unreal for the durability.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I definitely need to fish salt water more. Thanks for adding all this!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

@SteveRogersOutdoors I'll be here in Virginia for at least a couple months. If you want to fish in the Chesapeake Bay I'd be happy to show you around. But I'll probably be moving to Central America in March or around then. I'm trying to move back to paradise because I miss living down there. Now my family wants to go so I have an opportunity. But once I'm there you're welcome to come fish for big stuff in the saltwater with me. We're looking for a place with rooms we can rent out, close enough to the water to fish and near some other attractions. Hopefully on the Pacific side. Pacific snook and roosterfish and huge snapper are a lot of fun.

[@andrewszot3094]

Do you ever have a line twist problem fishing a twist tail? I had issues this year with line twist. Last year I didn’t have line twist issues. I rig the bait down the seam straight as possible.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I haven't. I wonder if it was the jig head? I will have to do some investigating with that Excellent question.

[@somewhereinsd362]

The white single tail grub is the go to on the rivers over here...especially for bass/walleye in the fall... such an simple and effective old school lure..

[@michaelzukowski5541]

Use the zoom fat albert grub all the time on the Delaware river smallies love it

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

A great lure!

[@CritterTheBassGetter]

I still use a single tail grub, such an underrated bait, it's nice if your just fishing to catch fish I feel like most species where I'm from will bite a grub

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Totally agree!

[@bobjohnson7207]

For me casting if a point for cod slash sea bass. Sometimes limiting out with 8 cast's 8 keeper's. sometimes it doesn't even make it to the bottom. Yup white is the colour.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That’s awesome!

[@brianathern9154]

Definitely a big fan of curly tail grubs and jigs. We've caught bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill other panfish, trout and salmon with them. For the challenge of only 1 lure to catch fish for survival its a toss up between jigs and grubs or a handful of Beetle Spins. Call me old school and you're right. I use some fad baits but when they're not working grubs will.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I agree, it is definitely hard to beat!

[@stevetheriault4164]

1/4 OUNCE ORANGE OR HOT PINK JIG HEAD WITH 4 INCH WHITE JUMBO GRUB TAIL FOR WALLEYES IS DEADLY IN THE RIVERS AT HOME 😁👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@someoneyouknow96]

That's all I use for bass.

[@Surfer-727]

Great video Steve ! When ever you say bass are you talking about largemouth or largemouth and smallmouth ?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great question. In lots of situations, I am referring to both, but I definitely need to be clear on if something is species specific in my videos. Thank you!

[@Surfer-727]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors ✔✔

[@HoosierDaddy145]

I get made fun of every time I pull out the grub arsenal but they’ve never failed me. Probably caught more fish on grubs than any other lure or bait I’ve thrown in my life. Especially fishing bass heavy ponds with about a 1 to 2 inch grub, I’ve yanked anywhere from 3-6 medium bass in a row on grubs. My next favorite is plain gold spoons

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

They are a consistent fish catcher for sure!

[@83jbbentley]

Great musky bait just upscale.

[@mattmitchell9298]

Grew up fishing east end of Ouachita throwing 3" Kalins salt&pepper grub. Caught tons of fish on it. Still works. I still hate it to this day, LOL😂

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Love that lake!

[@connerhays5819]

Caught the hell out of some trout just slow reeling one on a small jighead.

[@206_FISHING]

So are the effects the same with the double tail grub?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

The single tail can be reeled in slower and still get great action.

[@motowncooking6125]

Can you make a video tail down versus tail up with underwater footage

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I definitely can. I will add that to my list. Thank you!

[@bobwolff4437]

Who makes that grub with that kind of tail , looks good?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is a Rage Grub from Strike King.

[@ChrisWhite.fishing]

I sort of feel the grub trend coming back, a bit through fat twin-tail creatures / craws / frogs and also eel imitations. Talking about Northern pike in Scandinavia here.

[@RobertStoecklin]

I like the 8inch

[@ffemtx4]

No comment. 😂

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great information how about fishing one on a Beetle spin

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Great suggestion!

[@jeffreyrodgers5835]

I always used them on Kissimmee and Toho on the back of a gold 1/2oz johnson spoon. Shhhhh. 30 years and it still kills em in the pad fields.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Excellent!

[@southern_sunfried_adventures]

Thank you for this Steve. I live in Fl. Panhandle, while fishing for speckled trout with a redhead white curly tail, I caught two bass. I never thought to actually try for bass with it 😂

[@DongWang-m4n]

I have used the redhead color and it just doesn't seem to catch specks around my way. They will hit white but not redhead white. I'm thinking maybe the red color scares these niggas off or something

[@edwardsmith6609]

Believe it or not but in dark muddy water, solid black can be very effective.

[@tylergorniak14]

I use the small white grubs on my UL setup and I've caught idk how many different kinds of fish on it

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It’s fun knowing it will catch so many species at any time!

[@johndynneson662]

Is. That a strike king. Rage tail type twister tail. Never seen that

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is a Rage Tail grub.

[@iitz2_guns855]

All my grubs have a really stiff tail with no curl any advice yall?

[@rm709]

SHHHHHH!!! oh well, the secret is out folks! 😊

[@FM-qq2kk]

Single tail - swimming 5 ft down- Double - Tail- scraping bottom cover in 8ft deep down to 15 - to imitate Craws molting- Feeding or Mating in Spring or Fall - Baitfish colors for Single tail like Smoke Gold Fleck - Black- blue or Pumpkin - Blue tip on tail for Double Tail

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Excellent!

[@richfollen7818]

Single tail Gary Yamamoto on a 1/4 oz jig head all winter long to slay smallmouth on Bull shoals My favorite fishing

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I really like Bull Shoals! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@christopherterry2354]

SSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH! Seriously though....Grub fishing is lost art. I always have one tied on, even in the summer.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I agree, it is definitely something that is often forgotten. Great lure!

[@foracal5608]

I use a 8 inch in salt water boom they work

[@Phil-w4u]

My favorite..why because it will catch any predatory game fish..bass crappie walleye. You name it..I've even caught catfish. Hard to BEAT especially if not familiar with the water you're on.i have confidence with it..good luck may I please go with you..

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is awesome! It really is a versatile bait.

[@siryarwammowray3445]

My favorite is the fat Albert grub 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I used to use that one a lot! A great lure.

[@GARYDefilipps]

2 tips Tie jig head on with a Rapala knot or loop knot so head swings better for more action Juice up plastic with axdrop of fish attractant Mr Twister may be the best bait ever invented .

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Awesome tips - I'll have to give those a try.

[@tonyjamesr116]

Is it just Bass that like these ?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It will catch all species. Great lure.

[@tonyjamesr116]

@ I’ve got one never tried it cheers

[@trextrextrex]

7lb 2oz Smallmouth Watermelon Green

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Excellent!