Describe the 'snapping' technique for tube fishing, including rod movement and line tension.

The snapping technique involves casting the tube, allowing some slack in the line, and then quickly moving the rod tip about 3 feet to make the tube dart erratically. This is repeated, allowing the tube to fall between snaps.

What type of rod and line setup does Pat Schlapper recommend for snapping a tube for smallmouth bass?

He recommends a 7-foot, 1-inch medium-power rod, 12 lb braid with a 10 lb fluorocarbon leader.

For largemouth bass, what technique and setup does Pat Schlapper recommend in the fall?

He recommends a Texas-rigged tube with a 4/0 hook, 20 lb fluorocarbon line, and a 1/4 or 5/16 oz bullet sinker, fished around grass and wood.

Explain why getting the tube 'balled up' in the grass can be an effective technique.

When the tube is hung up in the grass, fish may pay attention to it, thinking something is about to emerge. Snapping the tube out of the grass can trigger a strike as the tube falls.

Tube Fishing for Bass

AdultPE35 min

Learning Objective

I can identify effective techniques for fishing tubes for bass.

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6 min

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Guided Notes

7 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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When tube fishing in the fall, it is often best to use a snapping technique to get a reaction bite, which makes the tube look more like a baitfish.
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When snapping a tube, cast with a semi-slack line, move the rod about 3 feet quickly, and let the lure fall to the bottom before snapping the rod again.
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For largemouth bass, use a Texas rig with a 4/0 K hook and a bullet sinker, and fish around grass or wood with colors like green pumpkin or black-blue.

Practice

11 min

5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe the 'snapping' tube fishing technique for smallmouth bass, including rod movement and line tension.”

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