Printable Smallmouth Tube Fishing Pattern Card
Record the exact bottom feature, tube rig, cast angle and retrieve that produced your smallmouth bites.
THEBASSGUYS • FRESHWATER FISHING FIELD NOTES
Smallmouth Tube Fishing on Rocky Flats — Pattern Card
Keep one useful set of fishing notes for your next trip.
| Observation / setup | First try | Adjustment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind, cloud cover and water temperature | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Water clarity, current and depth | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Bottom: gravel, scattered rock, boulders or shell | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Nearest break or access to deeper water | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Tube size and color | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Internal jighead weight and exposed hook | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Rod, spinning reel, main line and leader | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Boat position and Terrova speed | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Cast angle, initial fall and bottom contact | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Retrieve: drag, pause, hop or current drift | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Strike location and bite timing | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
| Fish landed and safely released | ________ | ________ | ___________ |
Most productive rock, cast angle & retrieveAdjustment for the next fishing trip
Check local seasons, limits and boat restrictions. Keep fishing line and damaged soft plastics out of freshwater.