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Match the hatch (IE: bait), then match the bottom or water color. Fish, both bait and predators, try to blend into their surroundings. Catch a snook on the beach vs a snook in the river: the beach snook will be very light in color, while the river snook will be dark. I’ve always used this system based on my observations of how fish shift color. Also learned years ago the best night color is black because it silhouettes best against the lighter sky due to stars / moon. Take note that every fish that swims is pretty much white on the bottom. So when all else fails white / silver like the infamous Slam Shady color pretty much always works. Stop thinking that you need the opposite color for the lure to stand out - go with a natural color - one that blends in.
Hi there, Thanks for this topic, I had wondered many times what color matters, etc. And I had it wrong, evidently, in my guesses, lol. I thought exactly the opposite. So thank you all for all you do in this club!
So I’m not a freshwater fisherman, but 5 couples will be renting a house on a lake in South Carolina in a few weeks. Thought I might throw a line in from the dock, any of these lures work for lake fish? No way to get out on the water, just from the dock. Thanks!
I know this is a stupid question, but do you tie to the hook or to the screw head that goes into the lure. It seems if you tie to the hook, the line affects the way the hook is in the bait. Sorry for the stupid question!
Good question! You always tie to the hook eye, and using a non-slip loop will help with keeping the action of your lure. If you tie to the screw head, chances are a fish will bend that wire out since it's not designed for that kind of stress. Also, like my dad told me once, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.😁
Want to be able to know everything about a fishing spot BEFORE you get out on the water? Our new Smart Fishing Spots App is changing the game. Click here to join us in the Insider Club today: bit.ly/3MkusjF
Match the hatch (IE: bait), then match the bottom or water color. Fish, both bait and predators, try to blend into their surroundings. Catch a snook on the beach vs a snook in the river: the beach snook will be very light in color, while the river snook will be dark. I’ve always used this system based on my observations of how fish shift color. Also learned years ago the best night color is black because it silhouettes best against the lighter sky due to stars / moon. Take note that every fish that swims is pretty much white on the bottom. So when all else fails white / silver like the infamous Slam Shady color pretty much always works. Stop thinking that you need the opposite color for the lure to stand out - go with a natural color - one that blends in.
Thank you for your service Richard.
Hi there,
Thanks for this topic, I had wondered many times what color matters, etc.
And I had it wrong, evidently, in my guesses, lol. I thought exactly the opposite. So thank you all for all you do in this club!
love the videos guy keep up the good work!!!!!
Nice video and tips Richard!!!
Insider member here. Okay just to confirm. Incoming tide brings clean water and outgoing tide is dirty ? Did I get that right ?
That explains why I haven't been having much luck with the gold digger color.
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So I’m not a freshwater fisherman, but 5 couples will be renting a house on a lake in South Carolina in a few weeks. Thought I might throw a line in from the dock, any of these lures work for lake fish? No way to get out on the water, just from the dock. Thanks!
I know this is a stupid question, but do you tie to the hook or to the screw head that goes into the lure. It seems if you tie to the hook, the line affects the way the hook is in the bait. Sorry for the stupid question!
Good question! You always tie to the hook eye, and using a non-slip loop will help with keeping the action of your lure. If you tie to the screw head, chances are a fish will bend that wire out since it's not designed for that kind of stress.
Also, like my dad told me once, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.😁
@@fritzmierow8346 thank you for the reply