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When smallmouths arent chasing moving baits or wont pick up another type of bottom bait, the trusty tube often saves the day

Cons: High-quality swimbaits can be pricey

Sometimes fish like a worm fished on a straight retrieve so I will mix it up with that as well

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let it drop, reeling in the slack if you dont get a bite and then rinse and repeat