baitcasting

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums and to fishing as well. I went with my dad in my younger years but never truly enjoyed until this weekend. Went with a buddy who's pretty big in to fishing and has the nice gear and a boat. Short to say I'm now very interested in fishing. I brought my own...

I have been wondering this for a long time now. How do you determine the best crankbait or lure based on the conditions? Ex. - Would a brighter colour be better in cloudy waters? - Would you want a deeper diving lure when the surface temperatures are high? - How does the light affect your...