fear of tube baits

[3dkicker]

I've recommended the Venom tube jig heads many times to those who want an exposed hook presentation. They don't hang up as much as other hooks. If you fish a typical round ball jig head exposed you can expect to hand up and lose baits. I know guides who lose 50+ baits a day fishing exposed hooks on some bodies of water.

Texas rigged would be the way to go if you don't want to hang up as much but the bait will not spiral as it falls.

Weightless is an excellent way to fish them. I like to fish them over grass or in small ponds.

I don't fish a lot with the internal weight system. I've used it in the past though and it's an alternative to try.

Another thing to think about is the rod that you fish the tubes with. My recommendation is a very sensitive M to MH rod with a fast action tip that matches the weight of the jig/tube combo. That way you can feel the bait when it gets in thick cover and you can work it through the cover a little better. Less sensitive rods with more give seem to hang up more for me.