I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I have noticed that "Tube Baits" have been consistantly out-producing anything else that I have thrown this year! I have caught more bass on tubes this year than any other lure, and it doesn't matter much the size or color of the tube either! They have all put fish in the boat for me! does anyone else have similar results to share??? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Tubes are definetely a hot bait... but, it's not just lately, they have always been awsome! They are also very versitle. They can be fished like a jig, texas rigged in trees & weeds, under docks, skipped, rigged weightless for skinny water... etc.

They are definetely a goto bait for me, in a lot of situations.

Gary Yamamotto Tubes are absolutely the best! I've used many different tubes from many different manufacturers, but Gary's tubes are #1 hands down! They are worth the extra cash because they simply last much longer than all the others! Try it for yourself! One tube lasts all day, even after catching several fish on it! The best quality tube I have evr fished!

If I didn't know you, I'd think you were sponsored by Gary!!! I must admit, I have found his baits to be awsome too. Haven't tried his tubes yet... Every other bait I used of his, crumble at the sight of a bass, let alone last all day. Kinda makes one wish it put the same courtesy into the Senko.

I know what you mean Brendan! A lot of Gary's baits fall apart very easily. However, the tubes for some reason, seem to be made more durable. I used the same one all day at Hither Hills, caught 4 fish with it, and it remained like new! You can literally feel the difference in the quality vs. others.

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Yamamoto tubes are produced for Gary by Big Boys Baits. I needled "Bubba" Puckett for almost 2 years about GYCG producing tubes. I used Gary's products back when he was the best kept secret in tournament fishing and when very few people were romancing the company. Actually I had absolutely nothing to do with getting them to sell tubes.
Ed, you are right. They are excellent. Their Q.C. Dept at Big Boys must be first rate.
Come to think of it, I still have most of them left. That is over a year ago that I bought them. Great colors, too. Including what Wally would call 3rd of July. (color 30)
Keep posting, guys. JoeM

Ed- Since answering your post back in September, I have been using Yammy Tubes exclusively. The best one (for me in that time) has been a 33 Series 3.5" in color 33
(Smoke with clear and green) Actually it is more like smoke with white tentacles. With an Insider 1/16th lead head. It's like having a license to steal!
Now, I didn't run right out and buy them. I ran right out to my shed (a.k.a. the "Dog House")and found all of them buried in other plastics. Not so anymore.
Ed, thanks again for contributing. JoeM

Joe.........STOP!!! Don't use any more of those smoke colored tubes with the white tenticles!!! There is a major health risk to watch out for!!! You may encounter massive bodily harm from one L.I.B. member!!! Just kidding! That is the exact color combination that I use! In fact, it's the only "Gary" color that I have ever used! If they are falling out of your shed, and you need someone to come over to help you clean them up, please let me know! I'll be there yesterday!!!

Ed- No, the tubes aren't falling out, but I may have to hire a Pit Bull if I get any more inquiries.
Do you use the 3.5" or the 4.5"? Whichever ones you prefer, I use the other ones. lol
Seriously, I've used a total of 3 since you
mentioned them and 2 of them on a cut-off (guess what species?) and a broken line (now guess who didn't retie?)
Thanks for contributing. JoeM