Lure Colors Pt 4: Choosing Lures For Use In Dirty Water

[rhino688]

Just wondering where black would be in comparison to the color blue on the scale?

[Makelures]

@rhino688 Black works at all depths. In my opinion it's the best color of all because 90% of fish attack a lure from below, so they don't see much color, just a silhouette. Black gives a stronger silhouette than lighter colors, so it is very visible. Especially at night!

[Makelures]

@rhino688 Interesting. How so?

[Makelures]

If you put a white lure and a blue one side by side at a depth where only blue wavelengths can penetrate, they'll look the same shade of blue, or very close to it. It's a great question, I'll have to do a little vid to demonstrate what happens! When I can find the time ;-)

[dalund1]

so is the white color better, worse or on the same level as blue?

[dalund1]

i just finished watching your series and i now understand how much the business can manipulate the community. You my friend deserve alot more views and subs. I'm going to buy some blue lures now. but i'm kind of wondering how white color changes in the water. cheers :D

[Makelures]

Hey, thanks! I don't mean to be too critical of lure manufacturers. I'm sure some deliberately manipulate buyers, but most of them aren't scientists so they probably don't understand this stuff themselves. Even if they did, they would be silly not to cater to the crazy whims of their customers! To answer your question about white lures.......initially they just look less bright, but the deeper they go, the bluer they will look. Contrast is what makes white lures so successful, rather than color