Thursday, August 11, 2011

Change Colors!

Change Colors

When do I change colors and how will I know to which color I should change?

The answer to those questions are very important because they can mean the difference between an okay day and putting together a great day of bass fishing.

First, “matching the hatch” as fly fishermen say, is simply finding out what the fish are feeding on that day and then throwing it.
One way to find the right color is to watch the water for signs such as wounded bream or a dead shad on the surface of the water . Seeing baitfish like this is a dead giveaway to what color and size of lure to choose . The best way is when a fish spits a baitfish out when you are fighting him in or fish spits something up in your livewell!

Changing to what the fish are actually feeding on will increase your catch right away.

Walking along the shore and picking up rocks or turning over logs to find what color the crawfish are will tell you what color jig or crankbait to use before you even get in the boat.

Watch the shallow waters to see what type of small baitfish are moving around.

One of the standby ways to choose your lure colors without seeing the signs of nature: If it is cloudy or overcast--choose dark colors; If it is bright or partly cloudy--chose shiny and bright color lures.

Finally, what every angler likes to do is to fish his own personal “confidence” color!
When you use your favorite color your lure presentation seems to be much better.

Whatever you do, change up your colors to put more and bigger fish in your boat.

As always… Good Fishing,

Lance Vick
Professional Angler

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