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OFFSHORE ANGLING => General Offshore Angling Discussion => Topic started by: John F on August 22, 2010, 01:46:58 AM

Title: Lure colors x position in the spread x time day
Post by: John F on August 22, 2010, 01:46:58 AM

I know this issue as been discussed a lot times and Bennie actually did a lot research and wrote quite a bit about this matter.

What I would like to discuss is the personal preferences for certain lure colors to specific positions in the spread / time of the day...

For example, Peter Pakula proposes (based on his zillion years of experience!) that the following color combination is the best:

Short corner: purple/black/red
Long corner: black/purple/white
Short rigger: purple/black/red
Long rigger: lumo/light green/yellow
Shotgun: lumo; pink; other

On the other hand, Bob Schneider swears by the chart below...

What is your experience / preference?

Title: Re: Lure colors x position in the spread x time day
Post by: Capt. Hook on August 22, 2010, 08:54:03 AM

That is pretty consistant, but more detailed than my observations.

Early and Late - Natural and Dark Colours
Midday - Bright Colours

It goes back to the old saying we used to use in fly fishing.
Dark Skies = Dark Flies
Bright Skies = Bright Flies

Title: Re: Lure colors x position in the spread x time day
Post by: benniejordaan on August 22, 2010, 10:30:27 AM

Very good information. There are so many different trains of thought that varies throughout the world. But for someone to follow an experts pattern is not a bad idea.

Thanks John!

Title: Re: Lure colors x position in the spread x time day
Post by: ONDE ONDA on August 22, 2010, 06:33:12 PM

Quote from: John F on August 22, 2010, 01:46:58 AM

I know this issue as been discussed a lot times and Bennie actually did a lot research and wrote quite a bit about this matter.

What I would like to discuss is the personal preferences for certain lure colors to specific positions in the spread / time of the day...

For example, Peter Pakula proposes (based on his zillion years of experience!) that the following color combination are the best:

Short corner: purple/black/red
Long corner: black/purple/white
Short rigger: purple/black/red
Long rigger: lumo/light green/yellow
Shotgun: lumo; pink; other

On the other hand, Bob Schneider swears by the chart below...


Very interesting John f some time ago I had a Q@A on art lure for Marlin and some interesting things came out. HB Swart had a colour selection for marlin see   
http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php/topic,708.msg4544.html#msg4544 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php/topic,708.msg4544.html#msg4544)







What is your experience / preference?

Title: Re: Lure colors x position in the spread x time day
Post by: John F on August 22, 2010, 09:33:30 PM

Thanks, Onde!

Title: Re: Lure colors x position in the spread x time day
Post by: Hennie2809 on November 29, 2019, 03:25:47 PM

Good day John F. Contacting you as a moderator. I can't open attachments, shows ERROR message every time, very frustrating.


Please help.

Title: Re: Lure colors x position in the spread x time day
Post by: John F on November 29, 2019, 04:57:18 PM

Thanks for the heads up. As you know the site has been upgraded recently and some attachments have been lost.

I have re-uploaded the chart in post #1.