Topwater color question

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Permalink Reply by Jerry on April 2, 2011 at 9:45pm

Good question, Kevin. I've often wondered myself why there are so many colors of topwater when it seems to me the fish only see the underside/belly. I know guys will have several different patterns of a bait with most having the same underside/belly color. Can the fish see the top of the lure? Short of white as opposed to dark on the underside of a bait, what's the difference?

Permalink Reply by Daniel on April 2, 2011 at 9:52pm

For those unaware,I'm a bit "slow" and have even more mental issues when it comes to bass fishing. Only by the grace of god,I can actually wipe myself. Now that I've painted a picture. I was curious to get some info on topwaters,specifically colors.

 

Wasnt sure if serious. Then I found this pic and Im positive it is you Kevin.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Bye on April 2, 2011 at 10:07pm

Daniel,that is about spot on.

Jerry,good to know I'm not the only one lost on the topwater thing

Permalink Reply by John Mark Minica on April 3, 2011 at 8:47am

Being that a good deal of the top water bite is in hours of low to no light, I would lean more towards the action, commotion, and profile being more important than color. I'm bettin' that the variety of colors in these lures is more of a way to milk more money out of the angler, than a necessity to catch fish. I know I have a selection of poppers, and walkers, and chuggers, and buzzbaits, and frogs, ect, ect, so I'm one of those suckers, but then again, I also love collecting baits, and being a former boy scout, I always want to "be prepared". But then again, my opinion is not worth alot, so I hope that some of the real anglers weigh in on this one.

 

Permalink Reply by Dan Wheeler on April 3, 2011 at 10:17am

Personally I believe that color is less important than action.. I do believe that in clearer water the fish can see the top of the bait and a little flash of color but I still think its the action that gets em.. I have multiple colors as well as most folks but tend to stay with 3 types  dark,light, and fish pattern...

Permalink Reply by PHILDO on April 3, 2011 at 12:39pm

LOL!

Daniel said:

For those unaware,I'm a bit "slow" and have even more mental issues when it comes to bass fishing. Only by the grace of god,I can actually wipe myself. Now that I've painted a picture. I was curious to get some info on topwaters,specifically colors.

 

Wasnt sure if serious. Then I found this pic and Im positive it is you Kevin.

Permalink Reply by Spencer Durand on April 4, 2011 at 11:36am

Kevin, on Kapowsin I have found that dark swimming frogs, and black and red, and black and blue or purple buzzbaits work good... I have yet to try poppers there, but will be using walk the dog style baits in frogs and spooks this year...

Permalink Reply by Kevin Bye on April 4, 2011 at 12:05pm

I don't toss frogs as much as I should. I've got some good strikes but tend to pull the trigger to early

and next thing I know,Kermit is jumping fast in my direction.

I tend to believe that the action is much more important than color choice with poppers but since I'm still fairly new at this,my thoughts might not hold much water.

It can be a bit overwhelming at times going to the shops and seeing so many different colors/patterns

for topwaters.

Permalink Reply by Spencer Durand on April 4, 2011 at 12:41pm

Kevin, I agree. I hate frogs just for that reason. LOL

 

But, this year like i said i'll be using some walk the dog style baits going to try River2Sea and Spro. I'll let you know the verdict, maybe you can join me one day!!!