mark poulson Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 So I get bit on this colored senko and beaver in clear, stained, and dirty water. Why? I mean, does it imitate something they eat, or is it just two colors that bass see well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Fisher Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Mark, I would think that color imitates both a craw and a bluegill. When I look at the Lunker page in Bassmaster mag, a fair number of those fish were caught on Wtm/Red. Now tell me why Morning Dawn works so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I don't know why it works, but red flake on bright moonlight nights here will get you bit by a smallmouth. Junebug red, green pumpkin red or black red Colorado blade spinnerbait will get thumped by them. Sometimes the largemouth too, but not nearly as much as smallmouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Well if they will eat bubble gum then the answer is a mystery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Yep no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Kind of like Mark's thread about adding chartreuse to everything. It's "FM" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I've kinda wondered this myself. Seems like I always go back to watermelon or green pumpkin with red flake. There are times when I throw something else just to prove myself wrong. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Yeah watermelon/red works great, Now add a yellow chart. tail. Also try watermelon/ copper and black. They say that red is the first color to disappear in deeper water. Just makes you go Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Who can resist a piece of watermelon on a hot day? Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Who can resist a piece of watermelon on a hot day? Ben In that case, someone should SERIOUSLY consider making a Corona color. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 I've never been a Corona fan myself. Now, a good hoppy IPA is something I can get behind! In that case, someone should SERIOUSLY consider making a Corona color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ute Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 I ask every fish I catch on watermelon/red why they bit it. They are just like tournament fishermen, they won't say a word! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 I ask every fish I catch on watermelon/red why they bit it. They are just like tournament fishermen, they won't say a word! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I ask every fish I catch on watermelon/red why they bit it. They are just like tournament fishermen, they won't say a word! They told me, but I've been sworn to secrecy. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 They told me, but I've been sworn to secrecy. Ben I thought we didn't have any secrets! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 So I get bit on this colored senko and beaver in clear, stained, and dirty water. Why? I mean, does it imitate something they eat, or is it just two colors that bass see well? Could it be anglers have a tendency to put more emphasis on color than they should? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Early in the year black/red flake works, but from prespawn on up to summer, a green with red flake is the ticket. Then it's green pumpkin/purple and green flake. I've got a hunch it has to do with water color, but it must also have something to do with forage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 The black may give a stronger silhouette when bass are still in deeper water and looking up. Maybe the red flake sends out a sunfish vibe and the purple a bluegill vibe. Both of these inhabit the shallows during the bass spawn. I can't say why, but black with chart works for me in almost all water conditions. I think the black leaves a great silhouette from below and the chart is highly visible from all other angles. As for the bubble gum - I believe that more and more bass are giving up chewing tobacco. The anti chaw adds seem to be having good effect. I remember when rubber worms were first being made in colors. My reaction was "who on earth is going to catch fish on a purple worm!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 I caught a bass the other day on bubble gum. I released it unharmed, but it just floated away motionless under a pink floating sphere. I am still trying to figure out what happened ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Rattletrap Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 It all has to do with the light penetration in the water. Even if you take any color bait, plastic or hard bait down under water. In a lake or pond NOT A SWIMMING POOL, the color is not the same because of lesser light in the water. Its not the same as the color of a bait out of the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Young Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Most worming occurs in less than 17 ft of water. Actually around here most lakes / ponds are 15 ft or less. Red doesn't disappear until 17 ft. Violet is the last to disappear at 116 ft. Of course water clarity might affect that as well. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p5P6UMGiT7o/hqdefault.jpg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlaze Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks Chuck for the chart and info. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
