I usually let out the last color to the rod tip. If I feel it bouncing on the bottom every so often, I know it's where it should be. If it's not hitting the bottom, I let out another color. Just like anything else, it's trial and error. Usually I pick up the bass when the tube is digging through the sand, or when I slow down to make a turn in the rip.
I like the idea of stuffing the tube and squirting bunker oil. I'll have to give that a try.
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