Wow, that was definitely the BEST video I ever seen explaining the bait color topic and how the bass see those colors at different depths. I wish I had seen this a long time ago. Thanks Brian and good fishing to you my friend!
Contrast and the silhouette of a bait up against a background or bottom is the key to make a lure stand out everything Brian said in this video is very important and should be practiced because your bait could be the perfect size action and speed but if a fish can't see or pinpoint the lure they can't hit it the better a fish can see a bait the bigger and further the strike zone becomes.
One thing that I think is worth consideration too with regards to contrast is what perspective does the fish have to the bait. Example I always use is Strike King’s green gizzard Shad. Looking down or perhaps sideways it is green gizzard. Look up to the bait on a bright sky and it is PINK.
Iv only recently taken an interest in bass fishing. Standing in the bait shop in front of a rainbow of lures is a bit intimidating. Especially at 3-20 dollar price points. Its hard to know if your just wasting money for a certain color of bait until you catch or don't catch fish with them. This was a very helpful vid
I love your show I learn a lot you have a very good way of breaking down the baits in a very easy understanding matter.and you take your time explaining the baits and presentation of them.thank you Brian.
Here to learn about steelhead eyes as well. Never really thought about red turning so dark in deep water before. Definitely useful to know for winter steelhead.
Hey B. Lat you should look into using a Secchi disk to objectively measure water clarity. I find that one persons idea of "muddy" water can be different from another person's depending on the different fisheries they frequent. Using a Secchi disk is a helpful scientific approach to measuring clarity and it has helped me find patterns and record data in my logbook. Making one at home is pretty easy with an 8in grinder disk, white spray paint and a long measuring tape.
wow ! depth the darker ..the( light prism )really gave the explanation id needed to here ..shallow lighter ...chartreuse was always conundrum for me . Great education ..TY !
I've just started bass tournament fishing having never bass fished. (I'm not from USA but live there now) boy is it a steep learning curve. They are tricky critters to catch at times. VERY interesting video thanks and subbed.
Great video. I wish I saw this years ago. I fish lake Robinson in Greer which has been called the mini Hartwell. I def have some adjustments to make. Thanks
Lol. I was just thinking this exact thing. ...I concluded that I never want a bass to actually " See" my bait unless I'm bed fishing. I want the bass to not have a chance to think about it.
Other than shades of gray, bass only see red and green. The physics of light under water, as applied to bass fishing, only apply to light dark, and red and green. This was discovered in the 1930's.
As always you're on top and in touch with the pulse , thank you so much for imparting so much knowledge , you're one of my top guru's , for as long as you're here on the scene , I pray for the energy that it takes you to bring the research that you have and will in the future , I hope to meet you some day , hey wouldn't it be great if I could have my friend that also has a you tube show like yours put you onto some redfish , flounder or saltwater trout , his is off Charleston inshore fishing , A FishingFriendZee production , he's a great guy and a conservationist fisherman down in Awendaw , SC.
Mid August, heat waves for last 2 weeks in SoCal. Dark and stained waters in my urban creek. White spinnerbaits, purple worms, and Zoom worms in methiolate working. Still learning about color selection.
I've never seen anyone cover this topic before. I am new to freshwater fishing and plastic lures. This was very helpful. I'm using this information to go after northern snakeheads.
I find gold flake to really work out for me. There's a company in Florida called (Bitters)and every time I go fishing I have to use their swim bait called "the naked swimmer" not trying to be weird or anything that's just what its called lol. I highly recommend everyone use that bait at least once in life and I swear u will not be disappointed. I live in Texas now and I'm definitely glad they ship anywhere. Good luck guys.
Color contrast is one thing, good lure action is another and without it no lure will produce. Color IMO enhances lure action and is complementary to it making a lure more 'interesting', evoking curiosity. The lures shown each have unique actions and the colors allow visual detection under different light intensities, but the lateral line is still crucial in motion detection along with visual stimuli starting the sequence of detect-observe-attack.
awesome video, I was glad you threw the trout/ salmon bit in there, they are very particular in color based on clouds/ sun, dry flies and submerged and size of them. Contrast is a key role in catching trout, as you wouldn't throw a bleach white dry fly on a white cloud day because it blends in with the clouds, however a black dry contrasted against white skies gives off a good silhouette. awesome video
Brian, this video is by far the best and most useful I've ever seen on color for bass fishing. Now blue worms make more sense to me. I fish 3 local lakes with very different water clarity from 1 foot max on one lake, 2 to 3 ft on another, and 6 to 8 ft on the 3rd. Come springtime and I will definitely be trying to use what you explained. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
I’m a little late to this one, but this video is awesome! Very insightful on how colors effect bass! I will definitely take this knowledge to the water! Thanks a lot!
The light an water works as a team on vibrant colors too but silver based with a lite pink pastel are my favorites. I like to watch shads school together in the evening when the sun is about to set. Big bass come in like troops an find there prey.
I really appreciate this video man, it’s informative and laid out in a really nice format. Color selection in lures is something I normally struggle with, so this has helped me a good amount. Thank you for making it!
Just wondering if 6 years later…has this information changed? Im a custom lure artist, and I can catch fishermen, or I can paint to catch fish. So much different information out today. I am pretty confident in white and chartreuse look the same to a bass. Thanks B. Lat great video!
