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Lure colours you love......

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Warwick Joyce:

--- Quote from: Ben Furness on March 06, 2012, 11:04:26 PM ---I just purchased one of these bad boys for a trip next month, can't wait to throw it

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It will never look the same.....

Here is mine after 4 GT's, while the abalone veneer stays on pretty good the clear coat over the top doesn't stick to the abalone very well and chips and flakes off easily.

Travis Heaps:

--- Quote from: Mark Harris on March 06, 2012, 10:19:42 PM ---Andrew - this is done as a shell mosaic and then finished with clear coat. 

I have seen a lure from Shell Shaping with a shell finish which was quite stunning, but sadly do not own any. I think there is a picture of one in Brandon's guide to poppers.

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I wouldnt be suprised if SS lures abalone pattern was an actual shell piece mosaic but the Craftbait GT2 is, as Warwick mentioned, is an abalone veneer.  Much like can be seen here -> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Abalone-laminate-AAA-grade-inlay-luthier-app-5x9inch-/370542710387?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5646110e73

Mark Harris:
Here is a photo of a couple of the shell mosaic Bali poppers I mentioned earlier.

The work is very intricate and impressive. They are just ornaments though as the finish falls off quickly if you try to use them.

Andy Rowe:
If GT are in feeding mode I think colour matters little, matching bait colours in the inbetween periods may sometimes improve the chance of a strike, I wonder if this may also be true in areas where fishing pressure is heavier. Two dominant bait colours I've found in East Indonesia are the green and blue depending on location.

Mark, I agree with the quality / design factors which equate to effectiveness of the lure, I think also an important factor is the anglers comfort factor with the lure, i.e. can I cast it far and work it effectively for extended periods. A proven colour will add confidence and keep one casting.

I remember reading an article on what colours fish see, I must dig this up and have another look, it would be real interesting in the context of this thread.


--- Quote from: Mark Harris on March 06, 2012, 11:24:34 PM --- 8) 8) . Happy to humour you Andy :) .

In the end I think if we all fished with the same one colour/pattern of lure, it probably would make little difference. Much more important I think is the quality of the lure and what the angler does with it.  But where's the fun in that ?  And it would do little for my OCD tendencies (or Craftbait's bank balance).


--- Quote from: Andy Rowe on March 06, 2012, 04:55:13 PM ---This quote would work very well as part of a GT lure manufacturers marketing pitch, thanks Mark, I am humored.


--- Quote from: Mark Harris on March 06, 2012, 03:05:38 PM ---
often lure colours are more important for anglers than they are for fish,


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Mark Harris:
Fish vision is a subject I have read a bit about Andy and it seems there are some disagreements in the scientific community.

One interesting point though is that is seems predator fish can see in the ultraviolet light range. That would perhaps explain why outrageous and unnatural pinks, oranges and lime greens work as lure colours.

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