I have written an article about lure colors in fishing. It has scientific and knowledge-based content that I gathered. But apart from the theory and solid facts, there are many things that can change the game.
Things to consider
- Depth—now you know that red is the first color to get filtered and blue is the last. So, decide the color according to the depth you are targeting.
- Match the bait—check the color, shape, and size of the bait living in the area.
- Contrast—for example, it is dim, or you are fishing at night, and the lure is on the surface. If the predator you are targeting looks at the lure from beneath, it might have difficulty in confirming the color in the lure. In this situation, a good contrast lure can attract the fish. Even if it’s dark, the silhouette is there. If water is messy, increase the contrast. If the water is clear, decrease the contrast.
- Black: Black presents the lure as the best silhouette. This is the best color under many conditions.
- Dark over light (darker color over light)—the mosaic pattern of fish is so intricate that the sheer pattern or design can attract the fish. Bait fish have darker color over lighter colors, especially in their belly.
- Motion and noise—when the lure is deep down and the color is of no use to entice the fish, then motion is important.
- Depth (red, orange in shallow). Green blue in deep (chartreuse sustains their visibility better than other hues).
- Profile or design—the shape or silhouette is a great factor to entice the fish, and lures with black and red colors are good.
- ‘Consensus’ colors—There are colors many people agree are good. For example: yellow-and-white, chartreuse-and-white, and red and white.
- Movements or retrieval techniques—good presentation is needed to attract the fish.
- Light conditions
- Design
- Clarity
- Scents in depth
- Color
- When fishing in low light conditions and at night, resort to black, blue, and purple because they will be the most visible. (Bonus tip: when fishing in low light conditions, use baits that give off lots of vibration and sound to help fish key in on them).
