Opinions on UV Light...

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Permalink Reply by 0koeo85ldc9uf on February 28, 2012 at 7:56pm

Zach, Don't worry about UV. Just remember - You can't go wrong with purples, blacks, browns, greens, whites, ambers and charteuse. Be sure to have a few different flake options in each of those colors and you should be covered.

just thought I would also mention - this is your second post with nearly 100 views and no response. How about dumbing down the questions? You clearly are looking into things deeper than the rest of us. The silence speaks for itself.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Mark Maderos on February 29, 2012 at 8:27am

I personally haven't looked into this at all.  I have seen that a few companies are making UV enhanced lures but haven't looked into the science and applications to bass fishing yet.  As to T-bag counting your post's, geez dude get a life, what do you care if he get's a response to his questions or not.

 

Mark

 

Permalink Reply by Erik Faiola on February 29, 2012 at 9:00am

I have them in the boat and haven't used them enough to say that they catch more fish than those without the UV.  However when using them I have caught fish every time I rig them up.  Its worth a couple bags to see if you notice a difference.  Fish two identical setups one with UV one without in the same area and see if you notice the difference. Or have a mini competition on the boat with a buddy you fishing the UV on a sunny day and him/her fishing a non UV bait.  $10 big fish and $5 most fish caught.  Mini comps are something that makes the day more interesting and keeps you focused.

As far as the question being to complex, it is not for the average person.  I read it just fine and was able to summarize that he was asking our opinion on UV baits. 

Reading and looking into things deeper than the guy that just chucks a bait will not only catch you more fish but also make you a better fisherman.  I have a lot to learn and gain tons of knowledge from people that are better than me and of course every article I read.  Last night I read the new Bassmaster from cover to cover and Ill probably go back and read it again tonight, just in case I missed something. 

Permalink Reply by Nick Berto on February 29, 2012 at 10:55am

I use a lot of UV stuff for salmon and steelhead, almost everything is geared towards it. I dont know why it wouldn't be a plus for bass?...

Permalink Reply by rzone on February 29, 2012 at 8:34pm

I cant remember who makes it, but I have tried some UV enhanced scents, there was no difference to me. Now I was in 20-35FT of water, maybe the UV light is all filtered out by that depth?

UV seems like a gimmick to me.

Permalink Reply by BARLOW on February 29, 2012 at 9:46pm

ZACK,

UV will still penetrates in overcast days but the UV index is not as strong as a sunny day. In my non-professional opinion I do think UV baits work and the there is science to prove it. I have used UV baits and had success with them but just as any other bait it has a time and place with water clarity, forage, time of year, ect in any give body of water. I have tried the UV blast but didn't catch any fish but I didn't give it much time during use. Good luck with learning more about UV baits and have fun fishing.. 

Permalink Reply by Jake Anderson on March 4, 2012 at 2:21pm

Here's a video with Bryan Velick.  At about the 2 minute mark he talks about seeing the fishes facial expressions.  So since he's discussing fish smiling or snarling at a bait, he's clearly selling his sponsor, but I think any time you throw something different, even if its just a mental edge, you may be impressed with the results. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdy8i6OhKvs

T-bone.....how are you ever going to get your 110 piece mighty bite system put together if your posting on wafish?  I will recognize the fact that with 110 pieces, your alabama rig is gonna be the balls.

Permalink Reply by BigBass Dez on March 4, 2012 at 2:41pm

haha...

Permalink Reply by Marc Marcantonio on March 5, 2012 at 3:17pm

Some of us have been experimenting for a couple of years now with UV and bass lures.  Unfortunately I cannot verify an improvement in catch numbers or size, though I can attest it has not "hurt" to date.  I still have a lot of experimentation to finish before I am ready to make any claims.

Yakima Bait Co. has a new line of spinnerbaits with UV paint; and they have UV finish extra blades for spinnerbaits.  I have not had a chance to use these yet, but I am anxious to do so.

I tried the "FoolAFish" UV spray on bass lures about 4 or 5 years ago and was not impressed.  I know Ron and I have both used ProCure with UV, and I can't say I have noticed any improvement or detriment.

I suspect when you need a fish to notice your lure it will likely have a beneficial use; but in our clear water conditions this is less likely to make a difference.  But then again, who knows?

 

 

Permalink Reply by 0koeo85ldc9uf on March 8, 2012 at 5:02am

Don't hate all. I was only trying to get this thread jump started. It seems people are more interested in responding to posts about traveling coolers and cute look a like photos than actual topics on fishing. This thread just needed a little jump start to get it rolling.

 

I don't think there are enough articles on this topic for the people to read and regurgitate back as there own experience on this topic.

 

Jake, I am not familiar with the "mighty bite" kit. Please explain. Is it UV enhanced?

 

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on March 8, 2012 at 8:43pm

Just a little side note since the UV is kind of big in the salmonid world, I would like to mention the affectiveness in the e chip as well, I use these instead of rattles whenever I get the chance, they are small so you can shove them in worms and mount them on jigs.

Permalink Reply by Ronald Hobbs, Jr. on March 8, 2012 at 8:50pm

How is it keeping it simple when you like using a bait that looks like a real nymph? Simple would be a straight tail worm, grub, tube, why contradict yourself.  You posted about the oppossite of keeping it simple before, talking about pressure and giving fish something they haven't seen, can't your great advise serve in this instant as well. You really need to get your stories straight.  You also say you use both scent and smelly jelly, what does that mean?  Do you use the petroleum based smelly jelly?  If so if you have read anything about a bass' sense of smell you would know they can not smell it but they could taste it. So really are you adding taste (smelly jelly) and scent to your baits?

Justin Rempel said:

For lake fishing in clear water it's not that important at all. Use baits that present well in clear water situations. Natural color baits and those who give off lots of movement.
Now in murky water or deeper water light does play a factor in water depths.
Purples or blacks are best for deep water there the last colors in the light specturm
to be seen by bass. I always use scent and Smelly Jelly I find works best hands down.
I say the UV products work best in salt water but do think in right conditions they would work also.
I just wouldn't waist a dollar on it. Foremost you want to rely strictly to presentation, size, color, and scent. Fish the right areas the fish are at and you can do no wrong. Keep it simple and the rest will play its self out.

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