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Should I really be changing jig colors when the light conditions change? So I am catching crappie early morning well on a pink and chartreuse jig. The bite slows mid day. I have heard many times when the bright sun comes out you should change from bright colors to darker colors.
I usually just write it off to the crappie were less active in the mid day period. What is your experience?
Typically, when the sun comes out, the fish either go deeper or find shade. In either case, there's a good probability that the colors they are attracted to will change with the depth or cover they move to. Next time you think this may have happened, try firetiger or black/pink...or tipping the jig with a minnow may be the ticket.
sbc
On a clear day the light spectrum changes hourly as the angle of the suns light hits the water surface. Changing colors makes a diff. also water clarity has a lot to do with it. In clear water light colors stained water dark colors.
Anyone use a C-lector?
I been using one since they came out, have the new version will make a believer out of you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Release to the Grease...
Where do you get a C lector, willing to try anything at times...
I have thought about getting one of those toys!!! Always a new toy to wish for!!!
You got me on that one. What is it?
Color C-lector. You can get one at BPS or prolly Cabelas. It's a sensor that you dip in the water and it recommends a color to use based on the color of the water you're in and light penetration.
Spike-It Shopping Cart - Color-C-LectorŽ
I forgot all about the C-lector. I used one years ago but no longer. Think I will pick up a new one. Thanks.
sediment and vegatative material in the water to determine that. Pretty neat
It has 3 diff. scales clear stained and muddy. It will indicate what colors are show up the best at that depth and water condition.Got mine at bps.
Does it have a setting for water clarity consistent with plywood? If so, it might just work in Grenada. :)
Wannabe...
Ever seen butla? It will work in concrete.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
Shame... SHAME, I say on you Mr. Jim - leading me into temptation
to buy another electrical thingamajig/doohickey :eek:
Yah, like I needed leading, right? :D
J White, what you need is deeper drafted boat! I worry about you out on the lake in that little dingy of yours.....:cool:
Yep, I lay wake nights worrying about that too man - tell ya what, breakQuote:
Originally Posted by navy_crappie
me off a chunk 'o cheese, and I'll order one of these and we can both
quit worrying about it :D
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/f...t/DSCF0079.jpg
:eek: Heck of a tiller rig
You're the one makin' them big bucks, Jeff! How's about you just buy me one? I'm just a lowly federal employee.....
BTW, for everyone's information, I have yet to convince the wife that I need a boat (its kind of tough out here), but she actually suggested (and I took her up on) getting a RV! Its a step in the right direction, even if I could have bought an aircraft carrier for what it cost me!
I know it makes a differance from cloudy in am to sunny at midway
DO THEY HAVE A CABLE ON THEM TO LET DOWN TO THE DEPTH YOUR FISHIN ????Quote:
Originally Posted by jimfish
Yes, it has a cable you lower down and you can mark different depths on it to get to your fishing depth, I think it even comes with stickers to do that.
Heres mine