TUBES vs JIGS: The Underwater Truth for Cold Water Bass! (Comparison)

Tips N Tricks February 26, 2026 3 views

When the water temps drop, do you reach for a Tube or a Jig? In today’s video, we go underwater to reveal the TRUTH about how these two cold-water staples actually look to a bass. Most anglers think they know the difference, but the camera reveals some surprising details about movement and profile that might change how you fish this winter.

We are comparing a classic Football Jig with a Static Chunk-style trailer against a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Tube rigged on a 3/8 oz internal tube jighead.

What we cover:

The Fall Rate: How the internal weight of the tube compares to the external weight of the football jig.
The “Static” Action: Why a non-flapping chunk trailer is often the secret weapon in 40-degree water.
The MaxScent Advantage: Does the profile of the Berkley Tube hold up better on a slow drag?
The Reaction: Seeing how the bass react to the subtle puff of silt from each lure.
Gear Used in this Video:

Jig: 1/2 oz Football Jig (Black/Blue)
Trailer: Static Chunk Trailer
Tube: Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Tube (Green Pumpkin)
Tube Head: 3/8 oz internal Tube Jighead
If you’ve been struggling to get bit in the cold, seeing these lures from the fish’s perspective is a game-changer.

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