One thing that I think is worth consideration too with regards to contrast is what perspective does the fish have to the bait. Example I always use is Strike King’s green gizzard Shad. Looking down or perhaps sideways it is green gizzard. Look up to the bait on a bright sky and it is PINK.
Here to learn about steelhead eyes as well. Never really thought about red turning so dark in deep water before. Definitely useful to know for winter steelhead.
I've never seen anyone cover this topic before. I am new to freshwater fishing and plastic lures. This was very helpful. I'm using this information to go after northern snakeheads.
I find gold flake to really work out for me. There's a company in Florida called (Bitters)and every time I go fishing I have to use their swim bait called "the naked swimmer" not trying to be weird or anything that's just what its called lol. I highly recommend everyone use that bait at least once in life and I swear u will not be disappointed. I live in Texas now and I'm definitely glad they ship anywhere. Good luck guys.
awesome video, I was glad you threw the trout/ salmon bit in there, they are very particular in color based on clouds/ sun, dry flies and submerged and size of them. Contrast is a key role in catching trout, as you wouldn't throw a bleach white dry fly on a white cloud day because it blends in with the clouds, however a black dry contrasted against white skies gives off a good silhouette. awesome video
I really appreciate this video man, it’s informative and laid out in a really nice format. Color selection in lures is something I normally struggle with, so this has helped me a good amount. Thank you for making it!
I've just started bass tournament fishing having never bass fished. (I'm not from USA but live there now) boy is it a steep learning curve. They are tricky critters to catch at times. VERY interesting video thanks and subbed.
Other than shades of gray, bass only see red and green. The physics of light under water, as applied to bass fishing, only apply to light dark, and red and green. This was discovered in the 1930's.
B. Lat- Hey stay focused out there bottom line. Keep catching the lake more fish, lines tight man. Hey dont be afraid to use a westcoast trickary. swimbaits and big ones. All you need is one bite or two for those ten pounders. If you got a large old school banjo minnow. Let it die and tight lines my friend.
they can definitely see it. however it doesn't always matter if they can see it or not. often times the bite is reaction oriented so they don't ever notice it anyway.
Actually it's all to do with bio luminescence. It's the exact same as what fish use to hunt at night, just because it's day and night has absolutely nothing to do with it you have to keep in mind the human species needs help to see other spectrums of light whereas fish NATURALLY SEE BIO LUMINESCENCE. Similar to how you wouldn't see a scorpion at night time but when hit with a black light or UV LIGHT it's lit up for all to see. This is similar to fish, prey or bait fish predominantly emit RED BIO LUMINESCENCE and predatory or pelagic aggressive meat eating fish emit BLUE BIO LUMINESCENCE, NONE OF WHICH HAS OUR SPECIES GOT THE NATUAL ABILITY TO SEE DURING LIGHT HOURS. You want to catch big predators go out at night with lures and put a small very slowly flashing red light towards the front of your lures as its predominantly the front of all fish that emits this bio luminescence. Enjoy.
Wow, that was definitely the BEST video I ever seen explaining the bait color topic and how the bass see those colors at different depths. I wish I had seen this a long time ago. Thanks Brian and good fishing to you my friend!
Lol. I was just thinking this exact thing. ...I concluded that I never want a bass to actually " See" my bait unless I'm bed fishing. I want the bass to not have a chance to think about it.
Hey B. Lat you should look into using a Secchi disk to objectively measure water clarity. I find that one persons idea of "muddy" water can be different from another person's depending on the different fisheries they frequent. Using a Secchi disk is a helpful scientific approach to measuring clarity and it has helped me find patterns and record data in my logbook. Making one at home is pretty easy with an 8in grinder disk, white spray paint and a long measuring tape.
Just wondering if 6 years later…has this information changed? Im a custom lure artist, and I can catch fishermen, or I can paint to catch fish. So much different information out today. I am pretty confident in white and chartreuse look the same to a bass. Thanks B. Lat great video!
How can bass determine a color when they look up at lures are they not just a silhouette. Bought some frogs in 2016 never caught anything on them tell last week in our city ponds, caught a few the biggest one 3-4 pounds on a booyah pad crusher over a bed of grass ,
As always you're on top and in touch with the pulse , thank you so much for imparting so much knowledge , you're one of my top guru's , for as long as you're here on the scene , I pray for the energy that it takes you to bring the research that you have and will in the future , I hope to meet you some day , hey wouldn't it be great if I could have my friend that also has a you tube show like yours put you onto some redfish , flounder or saltwater trout , his is off Charleston inshore fishing , A FishingFriendZee production , he's a great guy and a conservationist fisherman down in Awendaw , SC.
Whats your opinion on shiny metallic style lures? I know I’ve heard they’re better in low light conditions and copper is better than chrome in murky water but when should i be using metallic compared bright un-natural colors like chartreuse.
Great video. I wish I saw this years ago. I fish lake Robinson in Greer which has been called the mini Hartwell. I def have some adjustments to make. Thanks
Contrast and the silhouette of a bait up against a background or bottom is the key to make a lure stand out everything Brian said in this video is very important and should be practiced because your bait could be the perfect size action and speed but if a fish can't see or pinpoint the lure they can't hit it the better a fish can see a bait the bigger and further the strike zone becomes.
Iv only recently taken an interest in bass fishing. Standing in the bait shop in front of a rainbow of lures is a bit intimidating. Especially at 3-20 dollar price points. Its hard to know if your just wasting money for a certain color of bait until you catch or don't catch fish with them. This was a very helpful vid
Sorry Brian but color means very little with soft plastics. it's just another variable albeit a small one compared to water clarity and light conditions(refraction). Read the Berkley case study done in the early 80's. There are also several PHD doctorates on lure color. One done by Allen in the early 90's. If all else FAILS .....go buy a used Color Selector. Any serious angler had one in the 80's.
wow ! depth the darker ..the( light prism )really gave the explanation id needed to here ..shallow lighter ...chartreuse was always conundrum for me . Great education ..TY !
Mid August, heat waves for last 2 weeks in SoCal. Dark and stained waters in my urban creek. White spinnerbaits, purple worms, and Zoom worms in methiolate working. Still learning about color selection.
Color contrast is one thing, good lure action is another and without it no lure will produce. Color IMO enhances lure action and is complementary to it making a lure more 'interesting', evoking curiosity. The lures shown each have unique actions and the colors allow visual detection under different light intensities, but the lateral line is still crucial in motion detection along with visual stimuli starting the sequence of detect-observe-attack.
Everytime I have a question, I look it up and sure enough there are your videos to teach me exactly what I need to know
Very very interesting. You did an excellent job explaining how light affected different colors. Learned alot.
One thing that I think is worth consideration too with regards to contrast is what perspective does the fish have to the bait. Example I always use is Strike King’s green gizzard Shad. Looking down or perhaps sideways it is green gizzard. Look up to the bait on a bright sky and it is PINK.
Thank you for being clear and concise in your information. Bravo
Here to learn about steelhead eyes as well. Never really thought about red turning so dark in deep water before. Definitely useful to know for winter steelhead.
Junebug is the best new color I've used. Great dark contrast and the green flake looks like fish scales.
Wow great video. Exactly what i was looking for!!
I've never seen anyone cover this topic before. I am new to freshwater fishing and plastic lures. This was very helpful. I'm using this information to go after northern snakeheads.
Tight lines my friend. No better time to get on the water than during all this craziness.
I find gold flake to really work out for me. There's a company in Florida called (Bitters)and every time I go fishing I have to use their swim bait called "the naked swimmer" not trying to be weird or anything that's just what its called lol. I highly recommend everyone use that bait at least once in life and I swear u will not be disappointed. I live in Texas now and I'm definitely glad they ship anywhere. Good luck guys.
awesome video, I was glad you threw the trout/ salmon bit in there, they are very particular in color based on clouds/ sun, dry flies and submerged and size of them. Contrast is a key role in catching trout, as you wouldn't throw a bleach white dry fly on a white cloud day because it blends in with the clouds, however a black dry contrasted against white skies gives off a good silhouette. awesome video
That's exactly it man. It's such a cool new way for me to think about color
Thank you!
Good video man. Been watching your stuff for the while. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Brian you cleared up a few things iv been thinking about!
I really appreciate this video man, it’s informative and laid out in a really nice format. Color selection in lures is something I normally struggle with, so this has helped me a good amount. Thank you for making it!
great informative video on colors. Thanks for sharing. Please keep them coming.
Thanks again for watching and commenting
I've just started bass tournament fishing having never bass fished. (I'm not from USA but live there now) boy is it a steep learning curve. They are tricky critters to catch at times. VERY interesting video thanks and subbed.
pissywilly I wish you all the best on the tournament trail and a big welcome to the good old U S of A
@@ronmcconnell4938 thank you Sir! That means a lot! :)
damn B-Lat, you've been at it for awhile here on YT
Other than shades of gray, bass only see red and green. The physics of light under water, as applied to bass fishing, only apply to light dark, and red and green. This was discovered in the 1930's.
Great video! Not to sound like the nerd I am but....... I love science!
Man I'm only scratching the surface in this video due to time. You should check the subject of light and color out on your own time one day.
Brian Latimer awesome, I'll do it!
Awesome information! Thanks for teaching!
Great video!!!!!
Second video of yours and I'm a subscriber... Very informative!
Awesome as always!!!
every useful knowledge..thank you
YOU DA MAN!
Thank You Brian; This is good information !
im rootin for u good luck on tour! never give up and stay positive
thanks boss!! i appreciate the support!
Thanks for the info dude.
good information man, I was just wondering this the other day. great vid
thanks for watching!!!
Think in terms of contrast. Excellent! I appreciate the info. I'm so glad you touched on pink too, I've always wondered why it works.
Yup man that's it. That's why all the crazy colors we use actually work
B Lat, great breakdown of color through the water column, very informative great insight on bait selection.
thanks man! I appreciate you taking the time to watch
YOU ARE DA MAN! THANKS!!!!!!
Thanks for the tips!
awesome boss thanks for watching
Awesome research!
Thanks man its a really broad topic
Great informative video
Great video!
Great video!!
Very Helpfull
America's the beast thanks for watching
B lat do you offer guide service? Would love to get on the water with you!
Nice man
Put your lures and baits under a UV light and you'll see what's making fish bite.
B-lat is it true bass can't see the color black
Bass do not have blue cones like us. They see color differently.
B. Lat- Hey stay focused out there bottom line. Keep catching the lake more fish, lines tight man. Hey dont be afraid to use a westcoast trickary. swimbaits and big ones.
All you need is one bite or two for those ten pounders. If you got a large old school banjo minnow. Let it die and tight lines my friend.
Thanks boss !!!
do you think bass see braid
they can definitely see it. however it doesn't always matter if they can see it or not. often times the bite is reaction oriented so they don't ever notice it anyway.
Actually it's all to do with bio luminescence.
It's the exact same as what fish use to hunt at night, just because it's day and night has absolutely nothing to do with it you have to keep in mind the human species needs help to see other spectrums of light whereas fish NATURALLY SEE BIO LUMINESCENCE.
Similar to how you wouldn't see a scorpion at night time but when hit with a black light or UV LIGHT it's lit up for all to see.
This is similar to fish, prey or bait fish predominantly emit RED BIO LUMINESCENCE and predatory or pelagic aggressive meat eating fish emit BLUE BIO LUMINESCENCE, NONE OF WHICH HAS OUR SPECIES GOT THE NATUAL ABILITY TO SEE DURING LIGHT HOURS.
You want to catch big predators go out at night with lures and put a small very slowly flashing red light towards the front of your lures as its predominantly the front of all fish that emits this bio luminescence.
Enjoy.
Wow, that was definitely the BEST video I ever seen explaining the bait color topic and how the bass see those colors at different depths. I wish I had seen this a long time ago. Thanks Brian and good fishing to you my friend!
Goddamn, this guy is a professor...like a young Doug Hannon.
Deep but easy to understand. Great stuff, man.
Lol. I was just thinking this exact thing. ...I concluded that I never want a bass to actually " See" my bait unless I'm bed fishing. I want the bass to not have a chance to think about it.
Recent study shows bass can't see a difference in chartreuse and white. Same with black and blue.
Short, tons of info, clear to understand. More like this especially for a fish finder tuts
I think the 25 thumbs down are 25 bass who realized Professor BLat has them figured out....great video- thank you
Hey B. Lat you should look into using a Secchi disk to objectively measure water clarity. I find that one persons idea of "muddy" water can be different from another person's depending on the different fisheries they frequent. Using a Secchi disk is a helpful scientific approach to measuring clarity and it has helped me find patterns and record data in my logbook. Making one at home is pretty easy with an 8in grinder disk, white spray paint and a long measuring tape.
Green pumpkin is my go to color
Excellent Video... I've had the same experience with Bright Green Lures in stained/muddy water and natural colors in clear water!! SPOT ON!!!
Thanks for the good information. Ive been watching u on TH-cam. I'm in Fayetteville,north Carolina
Basses vision is dichromatic. They see opposite ends of the color spectrum. What's in the middle just show up as shades.
This was one of your best info based videos yet. Always evolving.
Just wondering if 6 years later…has this information changed? Im a custom lure artist, and I can catch fishermen, or I can paint to catch fish. So much different information out today. I am pretty confident in white and chartreuse look the same to a bass. Thanks B. Lat great video!
How can bass determine a color when they look up at lures are they not just a silhouette. Bought some frogs in 2016 never caught anything on them tell last week in our city ponds, caught a few the biggest one 3-4 pounds on a booyah pad crusher over a bed of grass ,
As always you're on top and in touch with the pulse , thank you so much for imparting so much knowledge , you're one of my top guru's , for as long as you're here on the scene , I pray for the energy that it takes you to bring the research that you have and will in the future , I hope to meet you some day , hey wouldn't it be great if I could have my friend that also has a you tube show like yours put you onto some redfish , flounder or saltwater trout , his is off Charleston inshore fishing , A FishingFriendZee production , he's a great guy and a conservationist fisherman down in Awendaw , SC.
Whats your opinion on shiny metallic style lures? I know I’ve heard they’re better in low light conditions and copper is better than chrome in murky water but when should i be using metallic compared bright un-natural colors like chartreuse.
Great video. I wish I saw this years ago. I fish lake Robinson in Greer which has been called the mini Hartwell. I def have some adjustments to make. Thanks
Contrast and the silhouette of a bait up against a background or bottom is the key to make a lure stand out everything Brian said in this video is very important and should be practiced because your bait could be the perfect size action and speed but if a fish can't see or pinpoint the lure they can't hit it the better a fish can see a bait the bigger and further the strike zone becomes.
This dude needs to be an eye doctor! As a video editor, CLEARLY yo "get" color. Great Job!
Dude....this is like 3rd grade science,, are you seriously finding this out now??
Well pink does mimic an earthworm sort of but your right crazy how a bass will eat something out of the ordinary
If there is any doubt or question use white it’s proven to be the most visible in low visibility conditions.
Iv only recently taken an interest in bass fishing. Standing in the bait shop in front of a rainbow of lures is a bit intimidating. Especially at 3-20 dollar price points. Its hard to know if your just wasting money for a certain color of bait until you catch or don't catch fish with them. This was a very helpful vid
The audio is a little hollow sounding, but the material covered is great.
you need come to Apalachicola Florida lets go fishing
Super informative!!! Thanks Brian! Makes sense why junbug gets hammered in my dirty lake!
what about the fact that Bass rods can only see red and green, no blue.
This was hugely informative! Thank you for making this video!
Doug Hannon in reincarnation. Great Teacher! Good luck B. LAT. SHAWN
Sorry Brian but color means very little with soft plastics. it's just another variable albeit a small one compared to water clarity and light conditions(refraction). Read the Berkley case study done in the early 80's. There are also several PHD doctorates on lure color. One done by Allen in the early 90's.
If all else FAILS .....go buy a used Color Selector. Any serious angler had one in the 80's.
Ok thanks for the information
Crucial observations and fishing intel.
Thank you Mr B-Lat!
Very helpful video thank you
Great vid B. Thanks for dropping some knowledge. Very surprised at the thumbs down.
Idk who could have a problem with this video. The thumbs down are surprising.
Very informative, thanks! I guess Peric is right about the chartreuse squarebill in bluish water 😂
Getting an education today! Thank you!
Blood worms in the water from rain runoffs are red
Do you need a boi friend. I’m available
Awesome Info B!! Appreciate it!!
Great video man good topic. Good luck out there brother.
Why you trying so hard to sound like a white guy? It sounds funny but dude you are pulling it off like crazy!
I’m black and love it.
Great Video B Lat, Good Luck in 2019
Very informative and well done. Thank you.
90 % of lure colours are designed to catch fisherman not fish.
Show me some facts
Great video, awesome info!
wow ! depth the darker ..the( light prism )really gave the explanation id needed to here ..shallow lighter ...chartreuse was always conundrum for me . Great education ..TY !
Your videos are absolutely excellent man thank you so much🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Mid August, heat waves for last 2 weeks in SoCal. Dark and stained waters in my urban creek. White spinnerbaits, purple worms, and Zoom worms in methiolate working. Still learning about color selection.
Dude I love your approach!!! Subbed for sure!!!! for instance red is the first color in the spectrum to disappear underwater, Love it man thank you!
Great job Brian. Very interesting. I’ll have keep this in the back of my head.
I'm assuming then I wasted my $ by getting Strike King's Natural Shad and Natural Bream colors?
Hi! I didn’t get the part “Hard baits matched to shad patterns with ... bellies or blue backs”. What color bellies?
He said pearl bellies with blue backs.
@@jasonfreeland6621 Thanks!
+1 sub. nice video
man u jus schooled me in light and colors ty sir!!! U GIVE ALOT OF INFO .. PRECIATE IT
Color contrast is one thing, good lure action is another and without it no lure will produce. Color IMO enhances lure action and is complementary to it making a lure more 'interesting', evoking curiosity. The lures shown each have unique actions and the colors allow visual detection under different light intensities, but the lateral line is still crucial in motion detection along with visual stimuli
starting the sequence of detect-observe-attack.