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FISHING FACTS

Why custom hand-painted fishing lures could be the best choice in various fishing scenarios:




Early morning: Custom lures with reflective, metallic finishes can catch the first rays of sunlight, creating enticing flashes that attract bass in low-light conditions.


Midday: Bright, contrasting colors on custom lures stand out in harsh sunlight, grabbing a bass's attention in clear water.


Late evening: Hand-painted lures with subtle, natural hues mimic the muted colors of prey fish at dusk, enticing cautious bass.



Seasonal changes: Custom lures can be painted to match the exact colors of local baitfish as they change throughout the year.



Pressured waters: Unique, custom-painted lures offer something different from the standard store-bought options that bass may have become wary of.



Big bass hunting: Oversized, intricately painted custom lures can mimic larger prey, attracting trophy-sized bass.



Spawning season: Lures painted to resemble territorial threats or prey that endanger nests can provoke protective strikes from bass.



Local patterns: Custom lures can be painted to perfectly match successful local patterns that aren't mass-produced.



Water clarity:

Clear water: Use natural, subtle colors that closely mimic local prey.

Stained water: Opt for brighter colors with more contrast to increase visibility.

Murky water: Choose very bright or dark colors that create a strong silhouette.


Depth:

Shallow water: Use lighter colors that are visible against the sky when viewed from below.

Deep water: Darker colors maintain their silhouette better at depth.


Weather conditions:

Sunny days: Metallic and reflective finishes can create attractive flashes.

Overcast days: Brighter, solid colors can stand out better in low light.


Seasonal patterns:

Spring: Mimic spawning baitfish with silver, white, or light blue.

Summer: Bright colors like chartreuse or orange can trigger reaction strikes.

Fall: Match the colors of dying vegetation, like brown, orange, or olive.

Winter: Subtle, natural colors often work best in colder water.


Local forage:

Research the primary prey in your fishing area and match their colors.

Consider seasonal changes in prey coloration.


Contrast:

Use contrasting colors on different parts of the lure (e.g., dark back, light belly).

This mimics natural prey and increases visibility from different angles.


Personal confidence:

Sometimes, believing in your lure's effectiveness can make you fish it more confidently.

Don't be afraid to experiment with unique color combinations.

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