$5 vs $150+++

AND

going for a low tech quickie at lunch are a couple of reasons I have used a tube.

but, i do love me a tank for normal fishing days.

I always wanted to make a baittube, but never got around to it. Last week while cleaning up the garage, I finally threw the pipes and caps away.

My logic was that the tube is a great alternative to external bait tank I used to have. It probably adds some drag but I didn't think it would be a significant factor, but that is subject to any individual's tolerance level. I now have a kayatank which is always there, so I don't see a tube in my future.

Masta's post that started the tube craze:

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=5

I'm not saying a tube is the ultimate setup. I'm saying it works. Rapalas put up more drag than a properly made tube.