Long before I got into the fishing lure business, the subject of a fish's
vision in the chaotic world of water fascinated me, as it still does. I read
everything available on the subject, and still do. Here is a micro-summary
of what every qualified expert firmly believes to be true:

1) If the available light is adequate, fish see a far larger part of the
color spectrum than do humans.

2) As available light diminishes to dark, fish become 100% color blind.
Period.

3) Color, as affected by light, water clarity, etc. is a major factor in
many sight-feeding fish, such as bass, locating their prey. Regardless what
claims a really good angler may make, none ignore color.

4) As to evidence, Carl, all the information available on the subject could
take a lifetime for me to present. I have neither the time nor the desire to
go where I have already been, so I invite you to research it for yourself if
you have doubts.

--
Bob Rickard
(AKA Dr. Spinnerbait)
www.secretweaponlures.com
--------------------------=x O')))

"E. Carl Speros" wrote in message
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I realize that color can make a big difference in fishing lures.
Chartreuss, white etc. Do bass see in color? we are told that cats, dogs
etc can only see in black & white though much better in dark areas. How
do we know Bass etc. see individual colors rather than a brighter or
darker lure? I'm hearing a lot about hooks & lures colored red that
ostensibly draw fish because they think it's a bleeding prey fish, but
I'm skeptical of their claims with out any real evidence. Can anyone on
this NG fill me in on this conudrum? What telling evidence has been put
forth??? Carl