Lure Colors

[antoniojay]

I've read a lot of stuff online about lure color and its just all so contradictory. Whenever I buy new lures, I usually stick to neutral colors, such as blacks, blues, and olives just because they always seem to work, but I'm always tempted to buy those bright colored clown patterns, but I'm just unsure of how to use them. Anyone care to offer up some advice?

 

[salmotrutta]

My preference is neutral as well. Black, silver, gold. Sometimes they have spots, such as a black fury.

If I am fishing for pike or walleye, my reason for sticking to neutral colours is their eyesight. Pike sight feed during the day, and walleye simply have very good eye sight. IMO, they are likely to strike if they see and hear something wizzing by them. If it's black or silver or gold, it resembles a bait fish going by and the fish will instinctively bite. A bright colour may turn some of them off. In the fall, bright coloured leaves may be all over the water, and I don't want my lure looking like a leaf.

For bass I am less picky. For trout, I am also less picky. I will use just about any colour for them.

 

[RedSkullz]

I use all colours and have had success with pretty much all colour schemes. When i am fishing in very stained tea coloured or cloudy water i will use flourescent greens and oranges more than anything else and have great success. Ive also had great success with flourescants in clear water, even ultraclear water like georgian bay. Pike, bass and 'eyes like flourescant colours! Give 'em a try!
Bright colours are reaction strike lures. For jerkbait cranks, keep the baits moving at a decent pace. Dont give the fish long to study the bait.

I personally believe the lures action and the way you work it, is more important than the colour choice.

 

[antoniojay]

Thanks guys, I guess I'll give the bright lures a try next time I'm out!