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

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Learning Objective

I can identify effective techniques for fishing tubes for bass.

Key Concepts

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.

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.

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 Questions

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1. According to the video, what is the primary goal when tube fishing for smallmouth bass in the fall?

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

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

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