01-20-2010, 12:52 PM
[cool][#0000ff]As others have stated, non-glow colors WILL work...even under thick ice and with low light penetration. But, there are many trips that glow jigs out produce "plain" stuff by a wide margin. Like humans, most fish are visibility oriented (visuals) and will hit something they can see a lot faster than something that they can't. In low light conditions and the clear water under ice glow jigs bring the fish in from greater distances and stimulate more "reaction bites".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Early in the ice fishing season there is more oxygen in the water and more light penetration...before ice and snow build up to darken the underwater environment. Fish are more active and they can also see non glow lures much better. The longer the ice is on the water the lower the oxygen levels in most lakes...and the less visibility. Toward the last weeks of ice fishing season the fish in many lakes slow way down and feed less actively. They hit smaller lures and the bite is a lot less aggressive. A bit of glow can make the difference between whether they see and munch your lure or just slowly swim by, waiting for spring.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is foolish to make a generalized statement that either glow or non glow is better. There are times and places for both...sometimes even on the same day. It is always good to have both in your tackle supply and change up if you suspect that having something different would get more bites.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When you come over I can show you all the stuff I make, and the tools and materials needed to create your own goodies. During ice fishing season I would never leave home without a couple of boxes of glowing jigs and flashers. But, I also carry and use a variety of non-glow stuff and it works too.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Rainbow? I make several different kinds of lures in a "Bitty Bow" pattern...non glow. Pics attached. They do catch fish, but probably not any more than several other color patterns I make. However, they do catch fishermen...who seem to think they are purty.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is difficult to make a good "glow" rainbow. There are no good glow paints to make a good facsimile. And the glow colors all have their own glow properties. Some glow longer and brighter than others. What's worse is that the glow color is not always the same as the liquid paint color. In other words, you can paint on an orange glow paint but it still glows green in the dark.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When learning how to make your own stuff you have to work with the different paints and materials to learn their unique properties. Over time you understand better which things to use for what desired effects...and how much is too much, etc. That is a never ending process. I have been doing it for many years and I am still learning new things every time I whup up a new batch of jigs.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Early in the ice fishing season there is more oxygen in the water and more light penetration...before ice and snow build up to darken the underwater environment. Fish are more active and they can also see non glow lures much better. The longer the ice is on the water the lower the oxygen levels in most lakes...and the less visibility. Toward the last weeks of ice fishing season the fish in many lakes slow way down and feed less actively. They hit smaller lures and the bite is a lot less aggressive. A bit of glow can make the difference between whether they see and munch your lure or just slowly swim by, waiting for spring.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is foolish to make a generalized statement that either glow or non glow is better. There are times and places for both...sometimes even on the same day. It is always good to have both in your tackle supply and change up if you suspect that having something different would get more bites.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When you come over I can show you all the stuff I make, and the tools and materials needed to create your own goodies. During ice fishing season I would never leave home without a couple of boxes of glowing jigs and flashers. But, I also carry and use a variety of non-glow stuff and it works too.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Rainbow? I make several different kinds of lures in a "Bitty Bow" pattern...non glow. Pics attached. They do catch fish, but probably not any more than several other color patterns I make. However, they do catch fishermen...who seem to think they are purty.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is difficult to make a good "glow" rainbow. There are no good glow paints to make a good facsimile. And the glow colors all have their own glow properties. Some glow longer and brighter than others. What's worse is that the glow color is not always the same as the liquid paint color. In other words, you can paint on an orange glow paint but it still glows green in the dark.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When learning how to make your own stuff you have to work with the different paints and materials to learn their unique properties. Over time you understand better which things to use for what desired effects...and how much is too much, etc. That is a never ending process. I have been doing it for many years and I am still learning new things every time I whup up a new batch of jigs.[/#0000ff]
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