Thread: clear plastic tails still catching fish - even in murky green water!

All species have been getting caught on clear plastic sticks and grubs. Clear doesn't mean transparent and when we talk about finesse action lures, I sometimes think finesse colors get as many bites. Here are a few recent catches:



Seems to me that color is overrated and geared more toward angler preference vs fish preference. But one other consideration other than color is flash. I brushed Mend_It soft plastic glue on this lure and pressed it in some craft glitter to create a sparkling lure that would stand out in murky green water. It caught fish first time cast!



So in a sense, the dark lure and sparkle contrasted with the background and enhanced the lure's action - flapping, quivering tips.

Originally Posted by hdhntr

wouldn't that be similar to monkey milk or similar colors and transparency?

Never seen monkey milk though the plastic does start out clear, but after 8 or so fish bite it, they scratch the surface making it look frosty.