ICE Fish Cod Tube Rig 8/0 – DUO

Product detailed description

ICE Fish Cod Tube Rig 8/0 – DUO is a ready-tied sea rig for Norway built around a very simple but proven idea: a red cod tube with a bright fluorescent tip working above a pilker. It is not a set of loose cod tubes for tying your own rig, but a complete system that can be added to your setup, finished with a pilker or bottom weight and fished straight away.

Size 8/0 is the main all-round size in this DUO version. It sits between smaller, finer teaser rigs and larger, more selective presentations. That makes it a practical choice for regular Norwegian jigging, medium depths, standard boat fishing and days when you want one ready-tied rig that covers most normal situations.

The rig is fitted with two red tubes with fluorescent tail tips. The red tube gives the rig body, movement, silhouette and contrast, while the bright fluo tip creates a clear visual point at the end of the lure. This is the key difference compared with the Glitter version: DUO does not work through sparkling fibres, but through a simple two-colour signal – red body and a bright end point.

Red cod tubes are not a realistic copy of one exact baitfish. Their strength is in a simple food signal that predatory sea fish can read quickly while jigging. The long soft profile can suggest a sea worm, small eel-like prey, sandeel or another soft prey item moving in the water column. When the pilker works below the rig, the tubes above it create additional targets that fish can attack.

The fluorescent tip adds another layer to that signal. During the drop, lift and drift, the end of the tube moves slightly differently from the body and creates a small bright strike point. In practice, this can help the fish lock onto the end of the moving tube instead of seeing only a plain red profile. It is a simple detail, but on a primitive teaser rig it has a clear purpose.

The red colour also plays a practical role in the sea. In shallower and medium depths it works as a strong visible trigger. Deeper down, red becomes less about true colour and more about contrast, silhouette and movement. The fluo end keeps the tail section more readable and gives the rig a clear finishing point above the pilker.

Size 8/0 is mainly suited for cod, coalfish / saithe, pollack and ling. It is large enough to be clearly visible above the pilker, but still remains a sensible all-round size for regular Norwegian boat fishing. It works well when you want to search the water column, keep contact with the pilker and offer a visible but not overly bulky cod tube rig above it.

The practical advantage is simplicity. You do not need to tie the rig on the boat, calculate distances between teasers or add basic terminal tackle. The swivel and snap help with quick changes of the pilker or bottom weight according to depth, current and fish activity. This matters when the drift changes, the fish move deeper or you need to adjust the setup quickly.

Compared with the ICE Fish Glitter version, the DUO rig has a slightly different visual character. Glitter tubes add fine sparkle and irregular flashes, while DUO tubes create a cleaner contrast between the red body and the fluorescent tip. Both styles make sense, but they give the fish a different signal. That is why it is useful to carry more than one type in the tackle box.

ICE Fish Cod Tube Rig 8/0 – DUO is exactly the kind of small, affordable rig that can become very useful during a trip to Norway. It is simple, fast to use and easy to combine with a suitable pilker. When preparing tackle for Norway, it makes sense to carry several ready-tied rigs in different sizes and styles, so you can react to depth, current, water clarity and fish activity during the day.

FAQ – ICE Fish Cod Tube Rig 8/0 – DUO

What is size 8/0 best for?

Size 8/0 is the all-round size for regular sea fishing in Norway. It is suitable for standard jigging, medium depths and situations where you want one ready-tied cod tube rig for most normal conditions.

What does the DUO version mean?

DUO refers to the two-colour visual signal of the rig: a red tube body with a bright fluorescent tip. The red body gives movement and silhouette, while the fluo tip creates a clear end point on the lure.

What do red cod tubes imitate?

Red cod tubes do not imitate one exact baitfish. They work as a simplified food signal that can suggest a sea worm, small eel-like prey, sandeel or another soft prey item moving above the pilker.

Why is the fluorescent tip important?

The fluorescent tip adds a bright strike point at the end of the tube. As the rig moves, drops or drifts, this small visual point can make the teaser easier to read and more attractive to fish.

Why does such a simple rig work?

Predatory sea fish often react to basic signals such as shape, movement, contrast, flash and an easy target. A red tube rig above a pilker creates another moving point of attack during the drop, lift or drift.

What is the difference between DUO and Glitter?

The Glitter version works through sparkling fibres and fine irregular flashes. The DUO version works through a red tube body with a fluorescent tip, creating a cleaner contrast and a clear visual end point.

Is this a ready-tied rig or loose cod tubes?

This is a ready-tied sea rig. You do not need to tie individual tubes, set distances or add basic terminal tackle – the system is ready to be added to your setup.

What pilker should I use with this rig?

The rig is used above a pilker or bottom weight. With size 8/0, medium pilkers usually make the most sense, but the exact weight depends on depth, current, drift speed and fish activity.

What fish is the 8/0 DUO rig suitable for?

It is mainly intended for cod, coalfish / saithe, pollack and ling. It can also be used for other common sea predators that react to red tubes, movement and a bright fluorescent tip above a pilker.

How many tubes are on the 8/0 DUO rig?

The 8/0 DUO version is fitted with two red tubes. The total rig length is 160 cm and the leader material diameter is 0.9 mm.

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