Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) > Tackle & Techniques
Lure colours you love......
Andrew Susani:
Good topic - a good colour pattern normally boosts the angler confidence, which is paramount in all fishing situations ;) Plus a lure with some brightness in it is easier to track in the chop, so POP-timing and therefore action is improved.
Warwick, that abalone pattern is amazing - any idea how they did it?
We have found blue to be the most consistent - the normally good red head/white pattern that works so well for us normally in the bluewater, is a total dud for the GTs! ::) I didn't think colour would be too significant with this style of fishing but I have outfished mates with a blue pillie pattern over their different coloured options.
I do have a pretty sexy looking dorado pattern Adhek Pompom which I will be swimming next time I am in fusilier central on the outer islands.
Mark Harris:
I also think the Craftbait Abalone finish is quite special.
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.
You can also pick up copies of any number of famous lures in Bali done with a very intricate mother of pearl shell finish. I have seen everything from Hammerhead I Cup to Halco Roosta copies done in this way. They look very nice but are only copies and the finish is very non-durable, so they are really for interest only.
As for colours generally, I think the confidence point Andrew makes is a good one. I definitely fish with a bit more gusto and confidence when one of my favourites is on the end of the line, although deep down I know that it probably makes little difference.
Ben Furness:
--- Quote from: Warwick Joyce on March 06, 2012, 09:29:31 PM ---Hands down the best lure that has caught me..... GT2 Abalone.
I have one, it was an ornament for a while then I used it, caught 4 GT's and now she is a little worse for wear :(
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I just purchased one of these bad boys for a trip next month, can't wait to throw it
Mark Harris:
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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Kasey Leong:
--- Quote --- I do think that often lure colours are more important for anglers than they are for fish
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It would have to be abalone gammas then ;D
I know a hetadesu who lost a few many moons ago :'(
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