RE: Are rubs good to hunt during the rut.
No. Rubs in general are not effective during the rut. Rubs inconjuction with heavily scraped areas can be effective in the pre-rut period. A rub line may also give an indication of an area that a buck frequents. However, during the rut you should focus on areas were you have seen good doe activity. Remember, during the rut if you find the does, you find the bucks.