Glitter Ghost — Lake Trout Tube (UV‑Glow Blue)

Hand‑Poured Trophy Tube by Hooked Up Fishing

The Glitter Ghost Lake Trout Tube is built for anglers who want maximum flash, maximum visibility, and maximum confidence in deep water. Hand‑poured in small batches with Hooked Up Fishing’s signature soft‑but‑durable plastic, this tube delivers a natural baitfish profile with a high‑flash twist that triggers aggressive strikes from big lake trout.

The dual‑glitter design sets the Glitter Ghost apart:

• Silver glitter side for sharp, baitfish‑like flash
• Gold glitter side for warm, natural shimmer that mimics cisco and smelt scales

Combined with its UV‑Glow Blue body, the Glitter Ghost lights up in deep, dark water without looking unnatural — a deadly combination when trout are feeding by sight and vibration.

🎣 Why the Glitter Ghost Works

• Dual‑Flash System (Silver + Gold) The silver side throws bright, sharp flashes like a fleeing baitfish, while the gold side adds a softer, natural shimmer. This creates a rolling, scale‑flash effect that lake trout key in on from long distances.
• UV‑Glow Blue Visibility The glow‑white base and UV‑blue accents penetrate deep water, helping trout locate the bait in 60–120+ feet without overpowering the natural look.
• Natural Baitfish Silhouette The long body and flared skirt perfectly imitate cisco, smelt, and juvenile whitefish — the primary forage of trophy lakers.
• Slow, Spiraling Fall The tube’s balanced density and skirt length create a controlled descent that stays in the strike zone longer and triggers reaction bites.
• Micro‑Vibration Skirt Each strand pulses and flares with every lift, sending subtle vibrations that trout detect through their lateral line.
• Cold‑Water Performance The soft plastic stays flexible in frigid temperatures, maintaining lifelike movement even when the water is near freezing.

The Glitter Ghost is built to be seen, felt, and eaten — simple as that.

🪝 Rigging Styles That Bring the Glitter Ghost to Life

1. Internal Tube Jig (Classic Lake Trout Rig)

Slide the jig head inside the tube and push the eyelet through the nose.

Why it works: Creates a natural head‑first fall and allows the skirt to breathe freely. Perfect for vertical jigging and pounding bottom.

Recommended weights:

• ½ oz – ¾ oz: Shallow flats, 20–40 ft
• 1 oz – 1¼ oz: Mid‑depth structure, 40–70 ft
• 1½ oz – 2 oz: Deep water, 70–120+ ft or heavy current

2. External Jig Head (Open‑Hook Rig)

Thread the tube onto a standard jig head with the hook exposed.

Why it works: Adds a wider wobble and a more aggressive fall — great when trout are chasing or when you’re covering water.

Recommended weights:

• ⅜ oz – ½ oz: Casting and swimming presentations
• ¾ oz – 1 oz: Faster vertical drop and snap‑jigging

3. Belly‑Weighted Swimbait Hook

Rigged through the nose and out the side for a horizontal glide.

Why it works: Creates a wounded‑baitfish swim that’s deadly on suspended lakers or fish cruising mid‑column.

Recommended weights:

• ⅛ oz – ⅜ oz: Slow, natural glide
• ½ oz: Faster sink for deeper suspended marks

4. Heavy Bottom‑Bouncer Tube Rig

Used when you need to stay pinned to bottom in deep water or current.

Why it works: Keeps the tube in the strike zone while the skirt pulses with every lift. Great for pounding rock piles, humps, and saddles.

Recommended weights:

• 2 oz – 3 oz: Deep structure or moderate current
• 4 oz+: Extreme depths or Great Lakes‑style jigging

5. Drop Shot Tube

Tie the tube on a short leader above a heavy drop‑shot weight.

Why it works: Keeps the tube hovering just off bottom — perfect for neutral fish or when trout are feeding on suspended bait.

Recommended weights:

• 1 oz – 2 oz: Standard drop‑shotting
• 3 oz: Deep water or fast drift

⭐ Where the Glitter Ghost Shines

• Deep, clear lakes with cisco/smelt forage
• Low‑light conditions (dawn, dusk, overcast)
• Vertical jigging over marks in 60–120+ ft
• Heavy‑current systems where visibility matters
• Targeting suspended or cruising lake trout
• When trout are feeding on shiny, scale‑flashing baitfish

The Glitter Ghost is a high‑flash, high‑confidence tube that stands out in deep water and convinces big lakers to commit.