Mr. Iaconelli, I wanted to suggest something that you probably are already aware of but I seen a tip on stupid tubes that will increase your hook up ratio immensely. If you take a pair of scissors and make a 1/4 inch or so cut on the back side of the tube so that the round bend of the hook is in that slit on the tube, and only the front side of the tube is penetrated by the hook point it makes a world of difference. Allows the tube when bit to collapse better and get out of the way of the hook set. I was losing fish on the stupid tube pretty much 15 percent or more of my catches. When I made that change my hook up went to pretty much 100 percent on not losing them......
Good Evening Mr. Mike Iaconelli, I have watched your programs throughout the years and found your dialog VERY Interesting! Keep up the video's my FRIEND and NEVER STOP Fishing! :-) GOD BLESS YOU MIKE! :-) Sincerely, Mr. Carl J. Gwizdala.
Mike, I tried to rig my Berkley Max Scent tubes this way and the weight end almost always comes out of the bottom of the tube. Any suggestions since the Max Scent tubes are only 3 1/2 inches long??
I am attempting to insert a 1/8 oz tube jig head into a 3 1/2 in tube and cannot come close to getting the hook in a position to Texas rig it without tearing the jig head out of the tube. What size jig head are you using ?
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Mr. Iaconelli, I wanted to suggest something that you probably are already aware of but I seen a tip on stupid tubes that will increase your hook up ratio immensely. If you take a pair of scissors and make a 1/4 inch or so cut on the back side of the tube so that the round bend of the hook is in that slit on the tube, and only the front side of the tube is penetrated by the hook point it makes a world of difference. Allows the tube when bit to collapse better and get out of the way of the hook set. I was losing fish on the stupid tube pretty much 15 percent or more of my catches. When I made that change my hook up went to pretty much 100 percent on not losing them......
Make a video demonstrating this please :)
Makes sense.
Great tip. What size hook and brand do you like?
I have kept these tubes around for years and never thought of rigging them this way. I'll be trying this, thanks Mike!
Good Evening Mr. Mike Iaconelli, I have watched your programs throughout the years and found your dialog VERY Interesting! Keep up the video's my FRIEND and NEVER STOP Fishing! :-)
GOD BLESS YOU MIKE! :-) Sincerely, Mr. Carl J. Gwizdala.
My buddy Terry McWilliams is pretty much credited for coming up with the stupid tube - use it all the time! Fish catcher for sure!
Scott McFalls Our Indiana guy Terry can claim credit for the stupid tube. Name and all.
Terry is definitely the Stupid Tube Godfather
Thanks Ike. I may use this in the tournament this Sat. Always enjoy your in the shop stuff. You break it down so knuckle heads like me can understand.
Nice! I still remember Carolina rigging tubes and putting Styrofoam inside the tube to make it float
Thanks Ike for the best demo and explanation on what a Stupid Tube Rig is!
I’ve used the Venom weighted hooks like this with Trigger-X tunes for years. Great rig!
the tube is something I need to use more for sure.
I like to use a heavier jig head for my tubes. 5/16 is the lightest I fish. Gives the tube a erratic action.
This is a cool technique. This reminds me of the “Flyjng Lures” from 30 years ago.
mike do u not cut the bottom of the tube to make it half the plastic the hook has to go through?
Guess I'm gonna have too give it a try.Hardly fish with tube baits for Smalljaws.
That is really interesting!!! I have to try that!!! Thanks!!
How you think of all these little things is just amazing. Go Ike, go crazy!
Like definitely didn't invent this rig
Terry McWilliams!!
Mike you are my idol bro ,from shpain¡!¡! i hope to see you soon in our spots again
Good job Mike, thank you!!!
I always wondered how you guys rigged straight shank hooks.
Mike, I tried to rig my Berkley Max Scent tubes this way and the weight end almost always comes out of the bottom of the tube. Any suggestions since the Max Scent tubes are only 3 1/2 inches long??
Let's Get it Mike!
Thank you
Awesome vid.
Hey bro Ryan iz fishing just called a lot of fishermen out hope you get in to it don’t disappoint us good luck
Mike great idea but man you need a bigger and cleaner aquarium
So I have to retie the jig every time I want/have to change tubes?
I think I need a bigger tube because I can’t get this thing to turn. The head of the hook eye is way too bulky on my detonators
Perfeita apresentação.
Love it thanks!
It’s a little flying lure like!
Nice!
I like it, just that little variation in rigging gives the bait a new look underwater.
Go to secretlures.com to get the original stupid tube tackle!
Thanks!!
Can I just bend a 90 degree hook to 60 degrees?
Nik Dime it doesn’t have to be a 60 degree eye.. traditional eyes work fine
Agreed 60 degree is not mandatory
Less snags with 60 or 90, can pull its through Snags better
I saw this rigging system on krakenbass over a year ago:/
I fish heavy grass can I throw this on a baitcaster with 17-20lb fleurocarbon
I tried today and the eye kept hanging in grass. But then again I’m bank fishing
What’s your usual set up for that rig?
I like fishing the stupid tube on a 7'3" medium casting rod with 10 to 12lb fluoro
What size hook did he use?
Gotta suck changing baits all day
That’s what I’m talking about
yessirrr
I am attempting to insert a 1/8 oz tube jig head into a 3 1/2 in tube and cannot come close to getting the hook in a position to Texas rig it without tearing the jig head out of the tube. What size jig head are you using ?
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You’re just making shit up at this point