For those that dont look at "MY" Lure making forum LOL

[21XDC]

After reading this article, I thought I'd make some pink color shifting jig heads... https://zmanfishing.com/cms/chatter/harness-lightning-cold-water-bass

#1 Gami x-strong round bends. I put a shroom head in one pic for comparison. 1/32, 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 5/32, and 3/16.






These are heavier in multi color....

[21XDC]

Color shifting paint is hard to show in pics.... But this shows how red turns to purple/blue and black to gold etc..

[dartag]

But Nobody looks at this site. 

[WishingIwasfishing]

Yeah Im not looking either

Look great Mike, as usual.

[djkimmel]

Ok? I didn't see anything in the referenced article about color-shifting? I've never seen anything noticeable about colors that vary? I have liked motor oil baits in some thing in the past including motor oil red flake I was hooked on at one time but other than that other colors I've tried seemed like blah... No big deal. What's the story?

[21XDC]

Did you even click the link I posted?    Talks about red/pink heads.. This is a pink color shifting color... Looks better than "Just pink" 

[djkimmel]

I read it. Thought it just said use a red head specifically? I like red ecpecially in the spring. When it works it's lights out. When it doesn't cut it off and use something else. Just wondered why you chose the color-shifting option? I'm sure you have a reason(s)?

[21XDC]

You skimmed the article... LOL...  I wont say any more. 

[dartag]

Interesting article since Red is the first color to disappear as water gets deeper.    Most lighter colors green and chartreuse turn to white as water depth increases.   But if it catches fish it works.   Confidence is the key.

Like fly fishing.   There are flies that catch fish and flies that catch fishermen.   

http://thedivingblog.com/colors-underwater/

I fish the Green Pumpkin   " Stevie Rig ".   Patent pending. 

[21XDC]

The funny part is...?.. I don't believe in colors making a difference. 

[dartag]

The funny part is...?.. I don't believe in colors making a difference. 

Agree.   I have always used Un Painted Swim Bait Heads. ( cheaper since I am a old / poor retiree ).   That is all I have ever used.  The pike don't seem to mind either. 

[detroit1]

From 1900 - 1960, the best selling lure color was redhead (red head/ white body). Look at those crazy walleye colors in hard and soft baits. Fish don't care very much what color it is either...

[21XDC]

All of my fancy colors are for me...    Otherwise, All of my tackle would look "Boring" like Steve Smiths... No paint on heads etc.. 

I'm proud to own my fancy looking baits that cost 1/3 of what others pay in the store. And mine generally have much better components. 

[djkimmel]

Good, interesting points dartag about colors, but I still have some colors in some situations I believe I'm going to catch 'em batter on!

Meanwhile, back to 21XDC, maybe there are multiple versions of the article and the one I read didn't say anything about colors other than to use red jigheads?!?

[21XDC]

Good, interesting points dartag about colors, but I still have some colors in some situations I believe I'm going to catch 'em batter on!

Meanwhile, back to 21XDC, maybe there are multiple versions of the article and the one I read didn't say anything about colors other than to use red jigheads?!?

" If you ever see a shad floating that's succumbed to the winter cold, you'll see that its head often has a pinkish or reddish hue. I truly believe bass key on this.

 

[dartag]

Good, interesting points dartag about colors, but I still have some colors in some situations I believe I'm going to catch 'em batter on!

As your friend Wayne Carpenter told me.  Confidence in a bait is most important.  If you believe that color will work you are already winning the battle. 

[21XDC]

And if you don't believe that color matters, You can have equal confidence in everything you fish with. 

[djkimmel]

Exactly!