Weekly Trout Fishing Tip

The availability of light plays the primary role in the fish’s ability to detect colors. The less light available, the less the fish will be able to detect red, orange, yellow, green and blue in that order and vice versa. For example, red is an appropriate color for a lure fished shallow under bright conditions. Conversely, a blue lure would be more visible to the trout when there is the least amount of light available. Lures that catch and reflect light offer the best visibility in the depths. Copper and brass lures are most effective on overcast days while nickel and silver lures work well on bright days.

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