Solid vs. Hollow bodied tubes

[Crestliner08]

This spring I picked up some of the solid bodied 2" tubes from Netcraft. Haven't had a chance to try them yet, but with this cold weather rushing in on us here abouts, I figure they should be worth a shot. You guys find them any good? I rig my regular tubes on a 1/16 oz. internal jig head usually. Plan on using a ball head on the solid bodies. How do they compare, as far as effectiveness, to the standard tubes? Or is it a matter of just trying them and seeing what the fish prefer? Any tips would be appreciated.

Changing the subject a bit....how about those 2" Senkos? Opinions? Presentations? I've been trying them rigged straight on a 1/32 oz. ball head and slow rolling them along the bottom. Haven't produced much for me though.

Thanks folks!

[skeetbum]

Have used both tubes, and I get equal success. I think it's mostly the color/sunlight/water clarity relationship that makes the color game work anyway. Don't notice any big diff in action. Haven't tried the tiny senko's, got enuf junk in the boxes now.

[Gamblinman]

You can inject crappie nibbles in the hollow bodiies!!

Gman

[gabowman]

I fish both slow trolling and would say one is as good as the other as far as producing. I think the solid bodies outlast the hollow tubes though.

[fearnofish]

not really sure what your talking about does anybody have a pic of one. i know what a hollow is and i use them.

[CrappiePappy]

This spring I picked up some of the solid bodied 2" tubes from Netcraft. Haven't had a chance to try them yet, but with this cold weather rushing in on us here abouts, I figure they should be worth a shot. You guys find them any good? I rig my regular tubes on a 1/16 oz. internal jig head usually. Plan on using a ball head on the solid bodies. How do they compare, as far as effectiveness, to the standard tubes? Or is it a matter of just trying them and seeing what the fish prefer? Any tips would be appreciated.
Changing the subject a bit....how about those 2" Senkos? Opinions? Presentations? I've been trying them rigged straight on a 1/32 oz. ball head and slow rolling them along the bottom. Haven't produced much for me though.
Thanks folks!

I actually prefer a solid body tube, over a hollow body tube ... for the way I use them. I'm a jig slinger, primarily, which is why I prefer the solid body ones. I'm using a ball head weedless jighead, and the solid body tubes don't slip down on the hook as easily as a hollow body. I don't have to glue it to the ball head, either ... like I had to do with the hollow ones.
I also prefer the ball head jigs, over the insert style ... mainly because I can change bodies faster & more easily. I prefer a weedless jighead, over an open hook jighead ... simply because I can get my jig into some heavy cover, and get it back out. I haven't experienced fewer hookups due to the weedguard (as some suggest they have), even though I'm sometimes using some pretty wimpy action rods :p

That's not to say that hollow tubes aren't good, or don't have a place in a man's fishing arsenal. I had very good success with them, for years, before trying the solid tubes. I carry both ... but, I am prone to starting with the solids, and generally don't find a reason to switch.

Solid body tubes work .... as do the other solid body products, like grubs - minnow/shad shaped bodies - craw shaped bodies - etc.

Have not tried the 2" Senko's ... but, if I did, I'd probably use them "wacky rigged" with a #2 or #4 Aberdeen hook. For casting, I'd probably add a splitshot sinker about 12-18" up the line. For shooting docks, I'd probably leave the sinker off (if they sink & wiggle like the larger versions). If those riggings didn't work, I might even try "wacky rigging" it on a jighead :p

(for those that don't know - *wacky rigging* is simply hooking the Senko in the center, rather than threading it on or hooking it on either end. Senko's are designed to sink thru the water, maintaining a horizontal attitude. The shape design makes them wobble on both ends, as they sink. This gives the impression of a dying/distressed minnow ... ie - an easy meal )

... cp

[CrappiePappy]

not really sure what your talking about does anybody have a pic of one. i know what a hollow is and i use them.

You probably would not be able to see any difference, looking at a picture. A solid body tube looks the same as a hollow body tube (in the pics).
A solid body tube is basically a solid body grub with tails :p

I use the CrappiePro brand, but there are many other mfg's that carry their own version (length, colors, styles). I think solid body tubes are generally bigger than hollow body tubes of the same length (ie - the body portion is thicker).

... cp

[sothunfried]

i use both, the solid bodies seem to fall just a little slower to me. i like to shoot docks more than anything else and the solids also seem to have a little more action.,,mho.

[slipbobber]

I use a lot of solid body crappie jig bodies, as for injecting crappie nibbles I always carry a pair of needle nose pliers on me, I sharpen one side with a flat file and use that side to push a hole through the plastic body after installing on a hook then insert the nibble injector and give a friendly squeeze and go catch fish. Works for me anyway.

[Crestliner08]

Thanks for the great responses thus far! :D