01-14-2004, 02:30 AM
[cool][size 1]For some reason, a lot of Utah folks are "discovering" pink as a HOT color this year. There are more pink ice jigs being dropped to troutskis...and more pink plastics being dunked and dragged in Utah Lake for the different species there.[/size]
[size 1]I have been singing the praises of pink for a whole lotta years. Pink was one of the four basic food groups I always served to cold water fish...especially on Utah Lake. Oh yeah, the others are white, chartreuse and black. And, you can combine all of those with pinks for some interesting combos.[/size]
[size 1]Whenever things were tough on Yuba, Utah Lake, Willard or Pineview I included something pink in my two jig prospecting rig. In open water I would cast and retrieve or bottom bounce the double rig behind my tube...with or without "sweetener". Many times I would only catch fish on the pink offering...or at least score the most for the day. This happened a lot on Utah Lake white bass and walleye.[/size]
[size 1]For some reason, I never did as well with pink on Deer Creek. My perch patterns generally did better there...or small smoke sparkle plastics with a couple of bars made with a permanent marker.[/size]
[size 1]I have attached three pics. One is of several of the different kinds of plastics I have used over the years. They range in size from 1 1/2 inch twisters to a 4" model with a yellow body and pink tail. The little twin tail models can be particularly effective below a bobber when you are fishing without a lot of movement. The slightest ripple on the water moves the bobber...and the tails.[/size]
[size 1]The pink jigs are several combinations of pinks and whites. Sometimes fish will go for all pink. Other times the combo of white and pink works best.[/size]
[size 1]The pink metals are of two different kinds. The top ones are my hammered sinker jigs...which plummet to the bottom in deep water but don't have a lot of action. The bottom three are variations of "blade baits". These can be trolled, cast or jigged vertically. When moved laterally through the water they have a nice tight wiggle...good vibrations. A great lure for fast retrieves or higher speed trolling.[/size]
[size 1]Only in the last few years has the "secret" gotten out. Many of the midwest walleye and smallmouth chasers have found that blade baits are great for vertical jigging. They hang almost horizontal...unlike most spoons. When you give them just a little wiggle they "rock and roll". Some folks give them a lot of motion, but you don't have to.[/size]
[size 1]Anyway, here's something pink to chew on. Any pink success stories anyone would like to share?[/size]
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[size 1]I have been singing the praises of pink for a whole lotta years. Pink was one of the four basic food groups I always served to cold water fish...especially on Utah Lake. Oh yeah, the others are white, chartreuse and black. And, you can combine all of those with pinks for some interesting combos.[/size]
[size 1]Whenever things were tough on Yuba, Utah Lake, Willard or Pineview I included something pink in my two jig prospecting rig. In open water I would cast and retrieve or bottom bounce the double rig behind my tube...with or without "sweetener". Many times I would only catch fish on the pink offering...or at least score the most for the day. This happened a lot on Utah Lake white bass and walleye.[/size]
[size 1]For some reason, I never did as well with pink on Deer Creek. My perch patterns generally did better there...or small smoke sparkle plastics with a couple of bars made with a permanent marker.[/size]
[size 1]I have attached three pics. One is of several of the different kinds of plastics I have used over the years. They range in size from 1 1/2 inch twisters to a 4" model with a yellow body and pink tail. The little twin tail models can be particularly effective below a bobber when you are fishing without a lot of movement. The slightest ripple on the water moves the bobber...and the tails.[/size]
[size 1]The pink jigs are several combinations of pinks and whites. Sometimes fish will go for all pink. Other times the combo of white and pink works best.[/size]
[size 1]The pink metals are of two different kinds. The top ones are my hammered sinker jigs...which plummet to the bottom in deep water but don't have a lot of action. The bottom three are variations of "blade baits". These can be trolled, cast or jigged vertically. When moved laterally through the water they have a nice tight wiggle...good vibrations. A great lure for fast retrieves or higher speed trolling.[/size]
[size 1]Only in the last few years has the "secret" gotten out. Many of the midwest walleye and smallmouth chasers have found that blade baits are great for vertical jigging. They hang almost horizontal...unlike most spoons. When you give them just a little wiggle they "rock and roll". Some folks give them a lot of motion, but you don't have to.[/size]
[size 1]Anyway, here's something pink to chew on. Any pink success stories anyone would like to share?[/size]
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