03-31-2017, 06:43 PM
here is some thing I found I don't use the lures or no what they look like.
WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH LEN THOMPSON PATTERNS AND COLOURS?
Yellow & Red five-of-diamonds is our best selling pattern. We aren't exactly sure why it is so productive, but it's our opinion that the high contrast paint job triggers aggressive, territorial behavior in almost all game fish.
All Len Thompson paint jobs are high contrast. Subtle isn't in our nature, nor generally in the nature of the fish hooked on our product. We believe patterns like Nickel, Brass, or Nickel Blue could possibly be perceived as prey, but if anyone can explain how a stream trout sipping only size 18 mayflies can confuse that food source with a No. 00 YR spoon, we'd like to hear the answer.
Our Colour Theory?
There are many theories, but it is best to have a decent selection of Len Thompson lures and experiment until you find the colour (and size) that is working that day.
Try starting with the following colour recommendations based on water clarity:
Clear water: Blue patterns, Nickel backs
Green water: Green and White patterns, Nickel or Brass backs
Stained water: Yellow, Red, Orange, Green patterns, Brass or Nickel backs
Muddy water: Flame & Flourescent, Brass backs
Color is secondary in importance to a Len Thompson's ability to catch fish. Obviously, the most important aspect of a Len Thompson lure is the action. This is why, regardless of the colour pattern chosen, a Len Thompson will perform time and time again.
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WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH LEN THOMPSON PATTERNS AND COLOURS?
Yellow & Red five-of-diamonds is our best selling pattern. We aren't exactly sure why it is so productive, but it's our opinion that the high contrast paint job triggers aggressive, territorial behavior in almost all game fish.
All Len Thompson paint jobs are high contrast. Subtle isn't in our nature, nor generally in the nature of the fish hooked on our product. We believe patterns like Nickel, Brass, or Nickel Blue could possibly be perceived as prey, but if anyone can explain how a stream trout sipping only size 18 mayflies can confuse that food source with a No. 00 YR spoon, we'd like to hear the answer.
Our Colour Theory?
There are many theories, but it is best to have a decent selection of Len Thompson lures and experiment until you find the colour (and size) that is working that day.
Try starting with the following colour recommendations based on water clarity:
Clear water: Blue patterns, Nickel backs
Green water: Green and White patterns, Nickel or Brass backs
Stained water: Yellow, Red, Orange, Green patterns, Brass or Nickel backs
Muddy water: Flame & Flourescent, Brass backs
Color is secondary in importance to a Len Thompson's ability to catch fish. Obviously, the most important aspect of a Len Thompson lure is the action. This is why, regardless of the colour pattern chosen, a Len Thompson will perform time and time again.
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