Randy, I have to say my favorite tip from you is to break up the salt in the plastic by rubbing it to the surface. I fish a tube quite a bit in the spring with a rattle inserted in the tube, but I’m going to try the bead this year. Thanks for all the tips, keep them coming. I believe that there is something to learn everyday. Whether you think you know it or not, there are little things a person can learn if you pay close attention to details.
I've watch a lot of video's about tubes because I didn't know how to properly rig and fish them but since watching your video yours is the only one that makes sense to me. You are the only one who rubs the tube up and cuts a slit in it and let me tell you the next time I go out I'm going to take your tip and do mine that way. Thanks Randy!
After watching for about a month it seems that every presentation is you all time favorite. It, to me, can be overwhelming at times. I'm a weekend angler and am starting to think I am overthinking all my ideas on how to fish.
I appreciate how you explain the origins of your staple baits of choice. I honestly only use tubes for Small mouth fishing & the "stupid" tube works best for me cuz of it's weedless presentation. I know you're a scent guy, do you use those markers that have garlic scent in ink?
I love your videos and probably watch them daily. Thanks for the knowledge!!! Have you ever used the bead with a Texas rig worm or creature bait? What were the results?
Randy, when you talk about breaking up the salt on plastics, is this best done on the plastic you're getting ready to fish or can you break up the salt on them prior to tournament days while in the bag while prepping. What are the best times to fish a tube? Does flipping the tube tend to land bigger fish versus maybe using on a dropshot in the fall?
@@randyblaukatintuitive Thanks Randy! I sure appreciate all the help you're giving me. I fish a senko alot, but have never broke up the salt nor did I ever think about this. I have a club tournament on the 27th. I will sure try it with my senkos.
Until now I hated the tube. Now that I know about the slit, I am sure I will learn to love it. It never sat right and it looked awkward, rolling the tube to release the salt is genius, they were always too stiff, hard and thick.
Another youtube instructor person said that you can leave the point of the hook inside the hollow part of the tube. It sounds like from you video here tho, that would be a bad idea?
Great tips man. I use die on my tubs 99percent of the time. One thing I would tell everyone that use the bead MAKE SURE ITS NOT GLASS. I learned that the hard way. Those tungsten weights will crack the glass beads and you will break off an the hook set just about every time. The baits can be used in other ways to, I've caught a lot of fish on a carolina rig. It's funny that you used a smoke red tube! That's my buddy's favorite color, mine is smoke purple. Anyways safe safe. Tight lines and Semper Fi.
Thanks Randy, I love fishing tubes in Pittsburgh for our giant 10 to 12” average smallmouth! Pretty deadly here. I’ll give that a try besides exposed hook.
I always have a 4 1/2 to 5 inch flipping tube tied on. The bait flat out gets over looked these days but will catch giants and gets bit when they dont want anything else. Thanks for the tip Randy, you are the man and I Pray you have the best fishing year you have had. God Bless and keep casting!
I saw a previous video where you worked the plastic to loosen it up and I tried it. I use a lot of Zoom baits and the difference is crazy! Thanks for the helpful content.
I know I’m too late to get this question answered……?But, here goes…..? Are my uncle’s old tube weights, that go inside useful? Thanks, cheese 🌵🧀🐠 Should I hop or drag? Or….not use? 🌎✌️🎣
I love a tube that I believe is discontinued along with the entire line. The “smash tube” which was a Berkeley Havoc bait designed by Mike Iaconelli. Anybody else like it? I’m going to hit Matt Stephen up and see if he knows where I can get some more. I have several packs in white with the chartreuse underside and being so flat and soft I think they are the best flipping tube I’ve ever used.
Basic rigging. I know a few methods never seen before. Ever done it weedless trebled? The right size and colors were the Walmart demo run by that bargain brand. I believe it was YUM. They don't make them no more so I'm not going to be quoted. Even the larger Gizits do not match their versatility and effectiveness. All tubes are about the same in movements or flexibility. The only difference that will make it the best is having the right size and color. Like I have sad, none have that of the Yum's demo run. And tubes are best run to swim like shad, not with weights like that at bottom. You have to understand it is used by the mass as a creature or craw type imitation. For the bottom, many other things can better catch fish. Thus, only those who can make them swim are elites, esp. weedless with trebles over grass and boulders. Also, this method always put the hook in the throat so you never miss a decent fish.
I can tell you this. While diving we find lures we usually tease the fish to get their attention. Nothing got the attention more than a silver tube w glitter . Every trout & bass emptied the shipwreck following us, each taking several nips. Approx 17 followed. Also, crayfish make bass go nuts, they will take it right of your hand as you pick it off the bottom.
Thanks for the tip about breaking up the salt and cutting the slit. I struggle hooking up when I fish Texas rig because of the reasons you state. I do cut the slit when fishing a tube jig to make it fit better, but I never thought about it for the Texas rig. Going to give it a shot next time.
i use 2 use brass and glass only tubes but i got tired of losing all of them and now i use a naked tube or a split shot ...sometimes i would take a pc of chewed gum and shove into the tube for more weight
Randy man sell me some of those gambler flippin tubes from the late 90s!!!!! Loved using a real thick 5/0 wide gap. What a great fall it has. Center loaded with a ball head will have the real thin walled tubes falling in big circles.
Randy I know you still have somewhere in your tackle stash hand poured tubes that the Rod & Real on the hill sold on the way to Collierville bay. I found a bunch of em that dad had, man are they rhin as paper and soft too!
You're top notch in my book high quality old pro old school thanks for the insight in hidden information about to vision I did know the things that you taught me tonight you're the bomb baby
@@riclindsey329 my pb is 4.13 but I’m on the fence about claiming it. Was caught on a live lizard about 15 years ago. I just started fishing again last year after close to 10 years so I’m kind of resetting myself. My “new pb” so to speak was last year on a pear super fluke jr at 3.3. I feel like I’m stating fresh as a “new” fisherman using only artificial lures for bass. It feels more like fishing to me rather than setting out live bait catfishing or something that I do at night.
I really like Randy and this channel, I don’t even live in the great USA or fish for bass (I wish I did) but there are always great ideas and tips. Likes and subscribed from the UK.
Flipping tubes is by far my favorite way to fish,,,now I like your method of cutting one side AND adding that beed ...btw,,who is this Johnny I keep hearing about ? 😂
I just bought a bunch of tubes and cannot wait to fish them. This is in my top 3 best channels on bass fishing!! Randy, your advice is priceless! Stunning!!
Great video though, you got the best instructional videos I've found yet. Tactical bassin used to be my #1 instructional videos, but yours goes into detail more. I love tactical bassin but I think Tim, and Matt trying sell products now instead of just fishing and explaining what there doing and why. Now it's you gotta have this 300 dollar rod and this 300 dollar reel and if you really want catch them gotta get this lure it's a great deal today they have them marked down under 100 dollars at 89.99. so randy I know I vented a little on this comment, it started out just to tell you thanks alot you do great videos and please keep up the good work!!!!!
Man I really appreciate that Danny. I don’t really pay much attention to the other TH-cam channels out there. I just try to do my own thing and help people like it and can learn something from it
@@randyblaukatintuitive you are a national treasure! It’s a blessing to have someone like you who loves the sport of fishing so much that you share all these amazing secrets to help us all succeed! And keep the sport of fishing alive and going so we like you can pass it down to our children and grandchildren! Thank you so very much for you being you
I first read about flippin' a tube in Bassmaster when Doug Garrett won MegaBucks at High Rock Lake. I ordered some of his tubes, and started catching 'em. It was something not a lot of other guys did. I got away from it for a long time, because it lost its effectiveness. But, I am trying to work it back into my arsenal.
Wondering about using the peg on this rig just a few inches up the line. That way the weight doesn't get too far from the bead and possibly create less hang-ups. Plus you'd have more bang for your bead if it isn't too far from the weight. Just be clicking away!
Randy, I have to say my favorite tip from you is to break up the salt in the plastic by rubbing it to the surface.
I fish a tube quite a bit in the spring with a rattle inserted in the tube, but I’m going to try the bead this year.
Thanks for all the tips, keep them coming. I believe that there is something to learn everyday. Whether you think you know it or not, there are little things a person can learn if you pay close attention to details.
Man, your gonna have to tone it down about the Flipping Tube. Some things you just have to keep to yourself. Lol
Lol
😂😂
Ok, so the box of tubes goes back into the boat!
Thanks Randy
Great video as always and thanks for sharing your tips.
Skipping gitzets under docks in the 90s was the DEAL
I've watch a lot of video's about tubes because I didn't know how to properly rig and fish them but since watching your video yours is the only one that makes sense to me. You are the only one who rubs the tube up and cuts a slit in it and let me tell you the next time I go out I'm going to take your tip and do mine that way. Thanks Randy!
After watching for about a month it seems that every presentation is you all time favorite. It, to me, can be overwhelming at times. I'm a weekend angler and am starting to think I am overthinking all my ideas on how to fish.
Tube's are still in my arsenal the tip to slit the side great hook up ratio thanks !
i like the lake fork craw tube its garlic scented bulky and the claws on it are nice and bulky
Wow! These modifications are huge. Thanks for sharing!
Sweet tips. Most my first bass were caught on tubes many moons ago. Forgot about them all this time.
I appreciate how you explain the origins of your staple baits of choice. I honestly only use tubes for Small mouth fishing & the "stupid" tube works best for me cuz of it's weedless presentation. I know you're a scent guy, do you use those markers that have garlic scent in ink?
RANDY very good job on this video. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Randy
Great tips! I had quit fishing a tube bc the hook up ratio was terrible! Might be giving them another try😏
I like that rattle affect!
The great tips just keep coming! Great job.
I love your videos and probably watch them daily. Thanks for the knowledge!!! Have you ever used the bead with a Texas rig worm or creature bait? What were the results?
I love u tips Randy
Congrats to reaching 13k subscribers.How about the " Bridgford "autograph hat to that lucky viewer at 15k😁.Good content Randy🤓
I remember my dad winning tournaments on Tablerock with a puke tube and the discontinued green olive kalin curly tailed grub
👍👍👍 Both ...still work well...
Awesome stuff there!
Randy, when you talk about breaking up the salt on plastics, is this best done on the plastic you're getting ready to fish or can you break up the salt on them prior to tournament days while in the bag while prepping. What are the best times to fish a tube? Does flipping the tube tend to land bigger fish versus maybe using on a dropshot in the fall?
If I’m in a tournament are usually break up A bunch of them the night before
@@randyblaukatintuitive Thanks Randy! I sure appreciate all the help you're giving me. I fish a senko alot, but have never broke up the salt nor did I ever think about this. I have a club tournament on the 27th. I will sure try it with my senkos.
Thanks sir! I really appreciate the information.
Ty sir
Randy do you ever peg the weight but with the peg a foot or so up from the bait? If you are throwing it in thicker grass?
Thank You Randy, You need to know that attention Span doesn't last an hour. Sorry, no seminars for me. But I Love this content.
Randy, can you tell me what rod and reel setup you use for this technique?
What’s that bead and where do you get that from?
Until now I hated the tube. Now that I know about the slit, I am sure I will learn to love it. It never sat right and it looked awkward, rolling the tube to release the salt is genius, they were always too stiff, hard and thick.
Go to bait right there!
Another youtube instructor person said that you can leave the point of the hook inside the hollow part of the tube. It sounds like from you video here tho, that would be a bad idea?
My PB largemouth came on a tube so I am never looking back
do a video on how to break down table rock lake in the fall
Tungsten weight and glass bead? Lead and plastic probably wouldnt give that nice click right?
Pretty much all I fish but I rig it totally different
Laughs about some guy giving the secret away while giving a secret away on youtube lol
Hell I was doing this s*** in the late eighties what's the big deal
Dont sleep on the flippin tube... im glad ppl have kinda forgotten about it
Just used a 4.2 inch flipping tube using Randy's setup for the first time and caught a 5 pound bass flipping it in the back of a ditch. It works!
Whenever Randy talks I feel like a sponge!New favorite youtuber
So appreciative of all the knowledge you bring to the table! God bless!
Especially like the tip about slicing the tube. Makes perfect sense. Thanks again Randy!
These tips are priceless.......good stuff RB
Great tips man. I use die on my tubs 99percent of the time. One thing I would tell everyone that use the bead MAKE SURE ITS NOT GLASS. I learned that the hard way. Those tungsten weights will crack the glass beads and you will break off an the hook set just about every time. The baits can be used in other ways to, I've caught a lot of fish on a carolina rig. It's funny that you used a smoke red tube! That's my buddy's favorite color, mine is smoke purple. Anyways safe safe. Tight lines and Semper Fi.
Thanks Randy, I love fishing tubes in Pittsburgh for our giant 10 to 12” average smallmouth! Pretty deadly here. I’ll give that a try besides exposed hook.
PB largemouth on Lake Arthur in ‘91. Also caught some nice smallmouths around Kittaning back then.
@@chickenmessiah sweet, I fish those places yearly.
I always have a 4 1/2 to 5 inch flipping tube tied on. The bait flat out gets over looked these days but will catch giants and gets bit when they dont want anything else. Thanks for the tip Randy, you are the man and I Pray you have the best fishing year you have had. God Bless and keep casting!
I saw a previous video where you worked the plastic to loosen it up and I tried it. I use a lot of Zoom baits and the difference is crazy! Thanks for the helpful content.
I know I’m too late to get this question answered……?But, here goes…..? Are my uncle’s old tube weights, that go inside useful?
Thanks, cheese
🌵🧀🐠
Should I hop or drag? Or….not use?
🌎✌️🎣
I could not see where the slit was cut in relation to where the hook was rigged?
I love a tube that I believe is discontinued along with the entire line. The “smash tube” which was a Berkeley Havoc bait designed by Mike Iaconelli. Anybody else like it? I’m going to hit Matt Stephen up and see if he knows where I can get some more. I have several packs in white with the chartreuse underside and being so flat and soft I think they are the best flipping tube I’ve ever used.
Basic rigging. I know a few methods never seen before. Ever done it weedless trebled? The right size and colors were the Walmart demo run by that bargain brand. I believe it was YUM. They don't make them no more so I'm not going to be quoted. Even the larger Gizits do not match their versatility and effectiveness. All tubes are about the same in movements or flexibility. The only difference that will make it the best is having the right size and color. Like I have sad, none have that of the Yum's demo run. And tubes are best run to swim like shad, not with weights like that at bottom. You have to understand it is used by the mass as a creature or craw type imitation. For the bottom, many other things can better catch fish. Thus, only those who can make them swim are elites, esp. weedless with trebles over grass and boulders. Also, this method always put the hook in the throat so you never miss a decent fish.
What soft baits should you peg, and baits that you shouldn’t peg., Any info would be great. Awesome videos you do you are a great instructor, thanks
Could you do a video on mapping a lake and what to look for while doing so or how to use google earth? Thx
I can tell you this. While diving we find lures we usually tease the fish to get their attention. Nothing got the attention more than a silver tube w glitter . Every trout & bass emptied the shipwreck following us, each taking several nips. Approx 17 followed.
Also, crayfish make bass go nuts, they will take it right of your hand as you pick it off the bottom.
If a bead clicks, wouldn't you use one on all soft plastics that are rigged this way? Wahi' Valleys
Thanks for the tip about breaking up the salt and cutting the slit. I struggle hooking up when I fish Texas rig because of the reasons you state. I do cut the slit when fishing a tube jig to make it fit better, but I never thought about it for the Texas rig. Going to give it a shot next time.
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Excellent tips. Thanks for sharing
i use 2 use brass and glass only tubes but i got tired of losing all of them and now i use a naked tube or a split shot ...sometimes i would take a pc of chewed gum and shove into the tube for more weight
Throwing this immediately! Thank you sir
Wasn’t Pete Tliveras the guy that got tubes popular?
Thanks for all the info, what’s the right condtions??
Thinks! A lot of fisherman show how to use it and how but don't show you how to rig it !!!!!!
Hey Randy, what size weight do you suggest for a tube? Thanks!
Cats outta the bag again hope these young guns are paying attention great video Randy👍
Talk about the forgotten lure.....I’m starting casually see more tube videos and promotions. I hope it’s not getting popular again.
Thank you so much that was super effective
Really liked the way u rigged that tube great info
Some more info on the dye product please...thanks
I love these daily tips Randy. I think you should call these videos “Just The Tip.”
😆 lol
😂
Hahaha
Randy man sell me some of those gambler flippin tubes from the late 90s!!!!! Loved using a real thick 5/0 wide gap. What a great fall it has. Center loaded with a ball head will have the real thin walled tubes falling in big circles.
Randy I know you still have somewhere in your tackle stash hand poured tubes that the Rod & Real on the hill sold on the way to Collierville bay. I found a bunch of em that dad had, man are they rhin as paper and soft too!
Awesome info and tips. Thanks.
Saw an article many years ago in Bassmaster where Bill Dance rigs his tubes the same way. Good stuff brother. God bless.
I don’t think I’ll ever fish another soft plastic bait without using Randy Blaukat modifications ! Thanks
Oops, My attention span doesn't last an hour
A spinnerbait will catch the same bass
Randy you the real MVP! 💯👍🏽🔨
You're top notch in my book high quality old pro old school thanks for the insight in hidden information about to vision I did know the things that you taught me tonight you're the bomb baby
Great video! Keep up the great work!
Man randy, if you keep giving up all these secrets, I’m going to have to go Pro! Great tip, thank you!
Awesome tips on rigging the tube
Great tip, THANKS
Why a tube versus a creature or craw?
Been fishing tubes for years. This is one of the best tips I've seen! Thx much, Randy!
Next to the fluke style bait, these are a smallie smasher on West Virginia rivers. Great tips!
As you already know,, there's nothing funner than chasing those river smallies,, that's my pb 3:15 in my profile pic..
@@riclindsey329 my pb is 4.13 but I’m on the fence about claiming it. Was caught on a live lizard about 15 years ago. I just started fishing again last year after close to 10 years so I’m kind of resetting myself. My “new pb” so to speak was last year on a pear super fluke jr at 3.3. I feel like I’m stating fresh as a “new” fisherman using only artificial lures for bass. It feels more like fishing to me rather than setting out live bait catfishing or something that I do at night.
What brand of dye do you use?
Great tip! Can't wait to hear more about Tube Fishing
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I really like Randy and this channel, I don’t even live in the great USA or fish for bass (I wish I did) but there are always great ideas and tips. Likes and subscribed from the UK.
Thanks for watching Grant!
Nice Thanks
EXCELLENT TIP!!!!
Brass n glass
Thanks
Flipping tubes is by far my favorite way to fish,,,now I like your method of cutting one side AND adding that beed ...btw,,who is this Johnny I keep hearing about ? 😂
I just bought a bunch of tubes and cannot wait to fish them. This is in my top 3 best channels on bass fishing!! Randy, your advice is priceless! Stunning!!
Randy, another great video, I will be rigging tubes this way. I along with others appreciate your tips. Thank you
Randy, always a pleasure watching your videos. I've learned so much from you.
Great video though, you got the best instructional videos I've found yet. Tactical bassin used to be my #1 instructional videos, but yours goes into detail more. I love tactical bassin but I think Tim, and Matt trying sell products now instead of just fishing and explaining what there doing and why. Now it's you gotta have this 300 dollar rod and this 300 dollar reel and if you really want catch them gotta get this lure it's a great deal today they have them marked down under 100 dollars at 89.99. so randy I know I vented a little on this comment, it started out just to tell you thanks alot you do great videos and please keep up the good work!!!!!
Man I really appreciate that Danny. I don’t really pay much attention to the other TH-cam channels out there. I just try to do my own thing and help people like it and can learn something from it
@@randyblaukatintuitive you are a national treasure! It’s a blessing to have someone like you who loves the sport of fishing so much that you share all these amazing secrets to help us all succeed! And keep the sport of fishing alive and going so we like you can pass it down to our children and grandchildren! Thank you so very much for you being you
I first read about flippin' a tube in Bassmaster when Doug Garrett won MegaBucks at High Rock Lake. I ordered some of his tubes, and started catching 'em. It was something not a lot of other guys did. I got away from it for a long time, because it lost its effectiveness. But, I am trying to work it back into my arsenal.
Wondering about using the peg on this rig just a few inches up the line. That way the weight doesn't get too far from the bead and possibly create less hang-ups. Plus you'd have more bang for your bead if it isn't too far from the weight. Just be clicking away!