Tube Fishing FAQ's

1. Can I fish my T-Man Striper Tube without any weight?

     Yes, you can rig your T-Man Striper Tube without any weight to troll in shallow waters. Tie a quality swivel on the end of your main line and attach a

3ft piece of fluorocarbon leader from the swivel to the tube.  Or better yet, tie a T-Man Quick Change Weighted Keel "in-line" with your tube and simply remove the weight. Now your fishing weightless but also ready to add weight back on the frame when needed.

2. How much weight should I use to reach the depths I want to fish?

      How much weight to use varies from trip to trip and area to area. It is dependent upon tides, currents, wind conditions, boat speed, line out behind the boat and boat direction. Below is a chart which will give you a good idea where to start!

Note: Use a bit more weight than the chart below describes when trolling our Tube Tail Spoons!!

4. What should I use as bait to add to my T-Man Striper Tube?

      Fresh sandworms, thinly cut squid strips, nightcrawlers, eels or artificial plastic worms

3. How fast should I troll the tube and worm rig?

     Slow, slow, slow!!!   2mph or less is ideal!

6. Will other fish besides stripers hit the tube and worm rig?

       Yes! Bluefish and other gamefish will hit the tube and worm rig readily!

Here's a list of fish caught on T-Man Striper Tubes ove the last few years...

Striped Bass, Bluefish, Blackfish, Fluke, Scup, Sea Bass, Sand Shark, Barracuda, Cobia, False Albacore Tuna and Weakfish.

7. Does the tube color really matter?

      Absolutely. The scarlet tubes are consistently effective in almost all conditions. However, when fishing in murky or stained waters, try the hot pink or Hi-Vis bubblegum tube. The ebony tube can also be very productive just about anytime. Don't be afraid to troll a couple of different colors to help get a feel for what's hot on a given day!!

For more information on fishing the Tube & Worm, see my article entitled "A Great Way To Fish"

5. What type of line should I use when trolling the Tube & Worm?

      Braided Spectra fiber lines from 30-50 pound test work very well with the T-Man Striper Tube and Quick Change Weighted Keel system.

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