01-28-2003, 11:48 AM
[cool] I knew I could count on ya, Bro. I also did a lot of experimenting with the use of rainbow colors in my lures this last year...rainbow glitter, chenille, sparklebraid, etc. I had a few days down here when they outproduced any of the "old standards" by a factor of several to one. I'll hit you with few samples of those too.
I have always done well with rainbow Rapalas and with the "clown", "wonderbread" or "confetti" colors...for several species. I have the theory that most silvery bait species (like shad) reflect different colors from the prismatic qualities of their scales. That's probably one of the reasons for the effectiveness of such lures as the Prism Shad. The use of rainbow colors possibly suggests that same phenomenon. At least the fish vote for it.
I started pounding out some more flattened sinkers for a new crop of Perch Urchins early last fall, but haven't finished them yet. If I were to tuck a few more of those into your Care Package, what colors did you find most effective?
I figure you owe me some boat time when I get back up there.
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I have always done well with rainbow Rapalas and with the "clown", "wonderbread" or "confetti" colors...for several species. I have the theory that most silvery bait species (like shad) reflect different colors from the prismatic qualities of their scales. That's probably one of the reasons for the effectiveness of such lures as the Prism Shad. The use of rainbow colors possibly suggests that same phenomenon. At least the fish vote for it.
I started pounding out some more flattened sinkers for a new crop of Perch Urchins early last fall, but haven't finished them yet. If I were to tuck a few more of those into your Care Package, what colors did you find most effective?
I figure you owe me some boat time when I get back up there.
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