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Every year more and more soft plastic lure colors are added to the catalogs of all your favorite fishing lure brands and it can start to become overwhelming to decide which colors to select when there are sometimes dozens to choose from. Soft plastic lures are some of the best bass lures on the market and their success has driven companies to produce tons of different colors and variants. In this article we will dive into how to pick the right colors and make buying soft plastic lures easier. This will be part one of three in our soft plastic lure color guide where we narrow it down for you so you can be confident in knowing you have what you need to go out there and catch some fish.
In part one of our soft plastic lure color guide we talked about the elements that determine what colors to use for that particular time and place, and we talked about the two big hitting colors, “green pumpkin” and “watermelon seed”. For part two we’re going to talk about the handful of colors that really do well in clearer water, colors that mimic shad, minnows, alewife, and herring; white/pearl, silver/chrome, smoke, and translucent. This group of colors are a must to have in your boat or tackle box and here’s why.
Previously in our soft plastic lure color guide we discussed the importance of colors that mimicked white and silver baitfish and how they do so well in clearer water. For the last part of our guide we’ll be going over colors designed to catch fish in stained or dirty water. Colors that could really mimic multiple forage species like shad, panfish, and crawfish. These being gold/yellow, chartreuse, black, and blue. When fishing in water with low visibility these colors will come in clutch for you.
Walleye, the elusive freshwater predators that keep anglers on their toes, have some fascinating feeding habits that can make or break a fishing expedition. These sought-after game fish, known for their tasty fillets, have special eyes that are equipped with a reflective layer that turns low-light conditions into prime hunting time. They're popular up north and a lot of fun to catch.
