01-01-2007, 05:19 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Suckers, chubs and carp are the three main "non gamefish" forage species. Depending upon water depth, temp and clarity they can reflect light all the way from white/silver to dark gold/brown.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are also crappie, perch and bluegills in many of the lakes and backwaters of the snake. In their smaller sizes these are definitely munchable by the predators. Again, they can reflect different wavelengths of light, depending upon a variety of conditions.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]More important than actual color wavelength sometimes is plain old visibility. In dark, cold murky waters fish are sometimes more attracted by vibration than colors. But, once they get close to a lure it helps if they can see it. Hot colors or dark colors like dark red, brown, purple, dark blue or black are more easily seen than lighter colors. And, having two contrasting colors on the same lure can really help. Try combos of black and white, black and yellow, or blue/red and white, etc.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Many knowledgeable metal throwers follow the basic axiom: silver on light/bright days and clear water...gold/brass on darker days with stained water. That has always been reliable for me if I can't figure anything else out.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are also crappie, perch and bluegills in many of the lakes and backwaters of the snake. In their smaller sizes these are definitely munchable by the predators. Again, they can reflect different wavelengths of light, depending upon a variety of conditions.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]More important than actual color wavelength sometimes is plain old visibility. In dark, cold murky waters fish are sometimes more attracted by vibration than colors. But, once they get close to a lure it helps if they can see it. Hot colors or dark colors like dark red, brown, purple, dark blue or black are more easily seen than lighter colors. And, having two contrasting colors on the same lure can really help. Try combos of black and white, black and yellow, or blue/red and white, etc.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Many knowledgeable metal throwers follow the basic axiom: silver on light/bright days and clear water...gold/brass on darker days with stained water. That has always been reliable for me if I can't figure anything else out.[/#0000ff]
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