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After reading notes 75 and 82, I still have a question regarding
color of lures and "types" of water. I understrand how the Color-C-Lector
is supposed to work, and what information it gives. But is there anyway
I can learn what the general rule of thumb is that must have been used
prior to it's invention? If nothing else, I HAVE learned that if you ask
the wrong question in the wrong note, you better be wearing hip boots and
carrying a BIG shovel.
Dan
OK, Dan...seeing as this is a more serious note.
The Color-C-Lector was the result of many experiments regarding a bass'
abiltity to discriminate various colors and shades of colors under various
water color conditions. Other than actually using a C-Lector or from
experience, I don't know if there's a real "rule of thumb." Different
fishing pros will tell you what they would do under a given condition.
I certainly don't claim to be a pro, but I have used worms 85-90% of the
time over the past few years and I've developed a "second-sense" as to the
colors I think should be best under the existing conditions. As a matter of
fact, in one tourney I fished where DonMac was using the C-Lector, after the
tourney was over, I asked him what colors it said to use. He said that it
indicated green as the primary color in the early afternoon and black later
in the day. Coincidentally, those were the colors I had used to take my
fish...and win the tourney!
The price of the C-Lector has dropped considerably...around $50 from Bass
Pro Shops, I think. Remember, it only tells you what colors can best be
seen at a specific depth. You still must rely on knowledge and experience
to determine WHAT that depth should be!
One last point. Read the articles carefully in various fishing magazines
and try to remember some of the tips. During the winter months, I usually
re-read all my mags 2-3 times to help refresh my memory and to pick up some
new techniques or refinements to existing ones.
Good luck!
-Joe-
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No, Dan...it's not that I'm suggesting that you shut up or go buy a
C-Lector at all. The point I was making was that the price has come down to
where it becomes a not-too-expensive tool to help improve your skills.
There are a lot of small "tools" available that, if properly used and
understood, will increase your chances of sucess. A water thermometer is
one of them, and another is a Ph meter, although more expensive. And of
course, an LCR, but that's been the subject of other notes.
As I said before, all this technology only helps to increase your success
providing your use them correctly and learn to interpret what they say.
Then, you need to apply it to the given conditions. And THAT can only come
from trial and error...i.e. experience.
-HSJ-(who's_becoming_more_experienced_every_day!)
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| Color C-Lector??????
Nice: but has it realy helped? I havent seen better catches since
this inovation. I have been fishing tourneys since about '77 with
no noticable change.
Rules of thumb: I feel that the selection and presentation of the lure
is by far the most important. Meaning, are the fish feeding on crayfish
(on the bottom arround rocks & other structure) or are they feeding
on suspended bait fishes? Clear water = realistic baits, colered
water or dark skys = flashy colored baits. Black lures or black
markings are almost always a good contrast to the surrounding
conditions. Plastic worms are so easy to change, so try em all.
I have caught bass on all types of retrieves in all types of
conditions. Make your bait look as real as possible, by "twitching"
or "walking the dog" or whatever works well for you.
The best tool I have is my Polarized-Glasses (SPOT & SLAUGHTERS).
I can not only see fish at a good distance/depth, but I can see
small baitfish and my lure.
If the guys with the C-lector catch more fish, get one. If they
don't, why bother?
just some thoughts
BUCKETMOUTH
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