08-21-2011, 06:03 PM
[cool][#0000ff]True, the color of the sinker or jighead may not matter much in many situations. When the water is murky or you are fishing in weeds the fish respond as much to the vibration and motion as the color. That is common in a lot of the eastern and midwestern lakes on the pro bass circuit. However, in some of the clear western impoundments, with little or no weedy cover, there is more visibility. In those cases a good "matching" or contrasting color can add some motivation for bass to strike.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Many "experts" claim that fish are color blind and that colors do not matter. But I know just as many knowledgeable anglers who swear by certain colors for certain situations and they produce the fish to back it up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My personal opinion is that in a lot of situations the fish will strike colors that are the most visible under prevailing light and water clarity conditions. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Bottom line...you don't need painted jig heads or sinkers but there are times the added foo foo will get more hits for you. And they are purtier to look at when the fish ain't bitin'.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Many "experts" claim that fish are color blind and that colors do not matter. But I know just as many knowledgeable anglers who swear by certain colors for certain situations and they produce the fish to back it up.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My personal opinion is that in a lot of situations the fish will strike colors that are the most visible under prevailing light and water clarity conditions. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Bottom line...you don't need painted jig heads or sinkers but there are times the added foo foo will get more hits for you. And they are purtier to look at when the fish ain't bitin'.[/#0000ff]
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