I rely heavily on bigger tube baits when fishing docks and many times as a drop bait. The majority of the time it'll be rigged on a tube jig head with the hook exposed or with an internal weight rigged weedless.  Both riggings allow the tube to spiral on the fall and I believe it gives the fish a look they don't see often as I think most guys opt for a jig in those situations. I'm still using my baitcast gear, just bigger tubes.

So, am I wrong in my assumption?  Is a tube your 'go to' for getting those fish burried in the shade under docks, or do you skip your jig to those spots more often than not?

I like using the Fat Ika for this type of presentation.  I can rig it weedless and weightless with a 4/0 EWG.  It can be skipped and has a nice slow fall.

I love Tube baits... I don't hear a lot on them anymore... No matter.. I use them the same way you're rigging! Love Tubes!!