scotth Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 just curious: does color really matter when throwing top water baits such as Spooks, Sammy's, etc..seems to me the fish would just see a silohette(sp) floating on the water...have recently been using more of these baits with some success and would like your guys opinions.. thanks, scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I agree with Eric. Also just to be safe, I bet on Pearl/white most of the time. I figure that the belly of almost every fish in our region (and most regions for that matter) is some shade of white or silver with possibly a bit of yellow/orange. This would also cover most frogs. Black has also worked for me, esspecialy buzzbaits, but that's a reaction bait anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I agree with Eric and Jim. It seems that on cloudy days a lure with a yellow belly often produces well. Pearl, black and yellow are mostly what I throw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotth Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 thanks for the replies, that makes sense..it just seems the tackle companies smother us in all these colors when usually the basics is all we need..thanks again scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Ferguson Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 It pays to remember that tackle companies first priority is not selling lures that catch fish, they have to catch fishermen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotth Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 It pays to remember that tackle companies first priority is not selling lures that catch fish, they have to catch fishermen. yeah, i believe it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S. Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Boogle Bug in Solar Flare; sure helps when you can pick out your presentation amongst the bubbles as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don R Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 It pays to remember that tackle companies first priority is not selling lures that catch fish, they have to catch fishermen. It's kinda like a sandwich at the 7-11. It looks great due to the presentation. The side you see has tons of meat, cheese, etc. But most of the sandwich is just bread. Not sure how many smallies see the top and sides of a top water lure? And yet those are the sides that have all the color, shimmer, etc. So, in closing I thinks it's best to buy your lures from your local 7-11. But seriously...during day light hours I think it's 90% location and presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I agree with Don's last sentence especially re location& also with Eric re black being the only color to use at night. I don't think color matters otherwise for topwater fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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