Why 3 color baits?

[ghostbaits]

I recently had someone ask me why I make 3 colored baits, especially flukes. I guess I assumed that since I have read so many articles on soft and hard baits, others had as well.

Anyway, the main reason I do 3 color baits is that they mimic bait fish in the wild. Take a close look at any bait fish and you will notice a generally lighter bottom color, a change in the center color (lateral line, stripe, whatever) and then a contrast in the top color. Look striaght down from the top and the colors all are blended to one. I go for this effect with my 3 colored baits.

Also, read up what most pros say. They realize that 3 colored baits are more realistic. Many even prefer 3 colored worms like Roboworms colors.

Look over the hard baits. Even the simple hard baits generally have a top color, body color and then another color either on the belly or throat area....

While I am not 100% convinced that the colors have to match the baitfish exactly, I am convinced that 3 different, contrasting colors make a difference when the fish are keying on baitfish as a meal.

Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!! LOL!!!

Jim

[firetiger]

It's all about trying to match what nature has given us.  Like you said, most things that live in the lake or near the lake have atleast 2 colors and some have several different layers of colors.

Plus, throwing a bait that looks like something swimming in the lake gives the angler a lot more confidence!

Now, how do I get 4 colors in my baits! 

[Jason]

It's all about trying to match what nature has given us.  Like you said, most things that live in the lake or near the lake have atleast 2 colors and some have several different layers of colors.

Plus, throwing a bait that looks like something swimming in the lake gives the angler a lot more confidence!

Now, how do I get 4 colors in my baits! 

I am 100% convinced contrast makes a huge difference on the water - 100% no question.

We try and set our cavities vertically so making laminates is easy (Croaker, Toad, Wutz-It, Craws, Creatures, etc...).  You have a couple options for making laminates this way.  You can hand pour the top and bottom and inject the middle, or you can hand pour the top and bottom and use a blending block to add 2 additional colors in the middle.  It's really limitless what you can do color wise with a little practice.

[ghostbaits]

Now, how do I get 4 colors in my baits! 

I can help you do it!!!!!

Jim

[Muskygary]

I would love to see a video of using four colors! Maybe someone can make one? (Frank?)

[ghostbaits]

It can be done and done quite easily. Not sure that it would be something for production though.

I am still trying to think of a 4 color bait to make!!!

Jim

[Jason]

It can be done and done quite easily. Not sure that it would be something for production though.

I am still trying to think of a 4 color bait to make!!!

Jim

Can you use the 7" Wutz-It and pour some Baby Bass (Pearl belly, black lateral line, Watermelon Body, Dark Watermelon back).  I will need to inspect them - photos won't do.  Ideally they would be available for inspection before the McDonalds tournament.

 

[ghostbaits]

I can do 5"...... Bo has my 7" mold!!!!!

Jim

[Jason]

I'm okay.  I made some that are 3 color and they turned out nice.  I think I will try some with more just to see if I can do it.  If they turn out good I'll post some pics.   

[Soonyee]

Ghostbait,

I am surprised you sold me your only 7" Wutz-It.  The pictures of the Wutz-It you posted look awesome.  I thought you more than one.  

The 7" did very well for me on the Federal Long Beach Break Wall.  

By the way, I know what it feels like when you sell a mold and then regret selling it.

Bo..

[ghostbaits]

LOL Bo! No regrets here. At some point I had to focus on what I had already going on.

I make thousands of the 5" a month so I have my hands full with just that size. 

Jim

[Frank]

I would love to see a video of using four colors! Maybe someone can make one? (Frank?)

I am working something right now that would really help out with this. Give me awhile and I will do it. Frank

[firetiger]

I'm looking forward to your next video Frank.  You have some good stuff out there!