07-12-2002, 02:54 PM
The tube bait or (gitzit) can be a very productive bait year round.Try early spring on smallie beds. With a good pair of polorized glasses you should be able to spot the fish guarding and cruising the bed. This is a protective and aggressive behavior. Toss the tube bait past the bed and drag it to the center of the bed. Keep your eye on the lure and the fish the strike is usually aggressive but can be very subtle as well. White is a good color and most natural colors with bright yellow tails are also effective. Good luck and hold on!!!<br><br>