There are so many types of lures on the market it is difficult to know which one to pick. Here is a quick guide to help you.
Dark or Light depending on the weather.
Choose lure colours according to weather and water conditions. The general rule for lure color is “bright day, light colors; dark day, dark colours.” On bright, sunny days and in clear water conditions, choose lures that are light in colouur and mimic natural patterns. On cloudy days and in dirty water conditions, choose darker lures and those with a non-natural colouration, preferably types that make noise or vibrate as they move through the water. As a general rule, this is somewhat true, although keep in mind that black will always work, regardless of the day.
Tips On Using Silver Or Gold Colors
Silver & gold are your main colours. They are your basic colors which will work in all situations. As a general rule, silver is a great color to use on bright, sunny days, where as on darker, cloudy days, gold would be best.
Also, consider the water clarity you are fishing. If the water you are fishing in is clear, then silver would work best. Silver gives off tremendous flash in clear water, especially on a sunny day. Fish will be able to see your lure form quite a distance.
If the water you are fishing is rather “tea-stained” or a bit dirty or “cloudy”, then the gold colour lure would be your best choice. Gold has fantastic reflective qualities in tea-stained/dirty water – much better that silver.Keep these two simple tips in mind when choosing between silver and gold based lures, and you will be certain to have a better day of catching fish!
Tips on colour depending on depth of water
If you are fishing down 20 feet deep & catching plenty of fish on a particular lure, and then the fishing slows & you find out the fish have moved deeper – the same lure may not be as effective.
This is because as you go deeper, the reflective quality changes & thus the appearance changes.
Choose you colours wisely & try different colours on different days & at different depths and you should have a great day on the water!.
Yours In Boating
