11-20-2011, 03:47 PM
Ya know - that's a good question. I get the notion (from In-fisherman in particular) that NEW patterns get more attention, because they are new. Granted they're mostly talking about crank/swimbaits. And suggesting that colors/shapes/movement that the fish HAVEN'T seen before are more likely to induce a strike.
But then in the fly-fishing world I hear the echoes of "match the hatch" - that during certain times you HAVE to have the right pattern - and they're on it. They specifically target a slurp anything - as long as it looks like everything around them.
And as I ventured into trying tying some flies - but NOT going with yer standard old-school patterns of buggers and nymphs - have wondered how the fish would respond. (still in DIRE need of on water testing!)
When I have some field experience of 'off brand patterns' I'll get back with ya. I'd be interested to know what other think/have found in their flinging efforts.
But then in the fly-fishing world I hear the echoes of "match the hatch" - that during certain times you HAVE to have the right pattern - and they're on it. They specifically target a slurp anything - as long as it looks like everything around them.
And as I ventured into trying tying some flies - but NOT going with yer standard old-school patterns of buggers and nymphs - have wondered how the fish would respond. (still in DIRE need of on water testing!)
When I have some field experience of 'off brand patterns' I'll get back with ya. I'd be interested to know what other think/have found in their flinging efforts.