Best Trout/Panfish Magnet Colors

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04-10-2021, 01:45 PM
markedman1132

Best Trout/Panfish Magnet Colors

I normally fish from a kayak and don't have a lot of storage. I like to keep everything in front of me and don't like turning around to get anything from the rear tankwell.

When I fish from shore I only wear a fishing vest so i also want to limit how much I carry there also.

I want to keep only 8 colors of trout magnets. I know Sowbug and Bison are 2 of the best colors. What 6 other colors would be best to keep on the kayak?
04-10-2021, 01:53 PM
deathb4disco

Red and black are my two favorite colors, in that order.
04-10-2021, 01:55 PM
deathb4disco

Regardless of the bait, I’d want some chartreuse, also.
04-10-2021, 01:57 PM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by markedman1132

I normally fish from a kayak and don't have a lot of storage. I like to keep everything in front of me and don't like turning around to get anything from the rear tankwell.

When I fish from shore I only wear a fishing vest so i also want to limit how much I carry there also.

We fish very similarly, except I fish out of a float tube rather than a kayak. ;)
04-10-2021, 04:57 PM
markedman1132

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

We fish very similarly, except I fish out of a float tube rather than a kayak. ;)

I considered a float tube at one time. Seems like a good option.
04-10-2021, 10:42 PM
cricket george

I have been using a float tube for 45 years and still love fishing out of one.
11-07-2021, 10:43 AM
BobC

Like mentioned above, my number 1 is Bison, followed closely by Sowbug. Bulldog is starting to come up real fast on the hit parade - I think that reddish/black color works well. One quick story. I was wading a tail out riffle on my home stream and I yet ONCE AGAIN slipped and fell in. Well, after picking myself up and calling it a day lo and behold the Bulldog TM had a nice fat Gill that had taken it in a pocket. A strange way to end the day but the fish literally hooked itself.
Bob
11-07-2021, 11:11 AM
deathb4disco

I’ve been killing the trout with chartreuse.
11-08-2021, 07:57 AM
DockShootinJack

The trout magnet trout slayer crawfish has worked well for me
11-08-2021, 04:36 PM
Hatchetjack

I purchased several color packs from the local tackle shop. White, Chartreuse, Bison, Sowbug, and Black/Green. I have not noticed that one does better than another, but the use of Slab Sauce or a Crappie Nibble has made a huge difference.
I’ve also learned it’s best to screw the top back on the Crappie Nibbles instead of leaving it off. :biggrin
11-08-2021, 05:51 PM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Hatchetjack

I’ve also learned it’s best to screw the top back on the Crappie Nibbles instead of leaving it off. :biggrin

I’ve found that slipping some Saran Wrap over the mouth of the jar before tightening the lid really helps keep them fresh.
11-08-2021, 06:01 PM
DockShootinJack

Turns the into crappie corn nuts
11-08-2021, 07:42 PM
Hatchetjack

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LOL! Mine aren’t going stale, I keep knocking the dang jar over and they go everywhere. I’m in a canoe or kayak and I’ve done it more than once. Oh well. Also need to make sure I keep the Slab Sauce in the truck bed…..my cab has developed a distinctive aroma!
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11-09-2021, 05:14 PM
BobC

Real nice looking bass, Hatchet!
Bob
11-10-2021, 01:02 PM
Damion Kidd

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Originally Posted by Hatchetjack

LOL! Mine arenâ€™t going stale, I keep knocking the dang jar over and they go everywhere. Iâ€™m in a canoe or kayak and Iâ€™ve done it more than once. Oh well. Also need to make sure I keep the Slab Sauce in the truck bedâ€¦..my cab has developed a distinctive aroma!
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I unknowingly got a couple nibbles under my seat. Took me several days to figure out what the stink was. Lol

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