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Color Chart
Lure Color Chart
Quick reference for lure color selection based on water clarity, light conditions, and weather. Save or screenshot for on-the-water use.
Colors by Water Clarity
Water clarity is the most important factor in color selection. Match your lure visibility to water visibility.
| Water Clarity | Best Colors | Examples | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | Natural, translucent | Green Pumpkin, Watermelon, Shad, Ghost Minnow | Fish can see clearly, use realistic colors |
| Stained | High visibility | Chartreuse, White, Sexy Shad, Firetiger | Fish need help finding the lure |
| Muddy | Maximum visibility | Black Blue, Junebug, Chartreuse/White | Contrast and vibration matter most |
Colors by Light Conditions
Light affects how fish see colors. Adjust based on sun position and cloud cover.
| Light | Best Colors | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Sun | Natural, subtle colors | Overly bright colors |
| Overcast | Bright, contrasting colors | Dark, subtle colors |
| Dawn/Dusk | Dark colors (black, blue) | Light, translucent colors |
| Night | Black, dark blue, dark purple | Any light colors |
Colors by Season
Fish behavior changes with seasons, affecting color preferences.
| Season | Best Colors | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Natural crawfish, green pumpkin | Pre-spawn, fish feed on crawfish |
| Summer | Shad, bluegill, bright colors | Active feeding, baitfish patterns |
| Fall | Shad, chartreuse, firetiger | Baitfish migration, aggressive feeding |
| Winter | Natural, subtle, dark colors | Slow metabolism, finesse presentations |
Essential Color Palette
Green Pumpkin
Universal, clear water
Crawfish
Spring, rocky bottom
Shad
Summer, open water
Chartreuse
Stained water, overcast
Black Blue
Muddy water, night
White
Universal, high visibility
Junebug
Muddy water, low light
Watermelon
Clear water, finesse