Finding the right lure/color

[Mike Z]

OK, I'm at a loss here as to what I need to do to get more bites. Fishing a few acre pond where I know there are lots of decent sized fish. Half the pond seems to have seaweed and most likely 3-4' deep in those areas or maybe a bit more. The water is fairly clear and I can see down a few feet to the bottom where I am standing at shore. I have been at this particular pond 2x a week now for the last 3 weeks. Each time I catch a bass on some different color Senko and once on a craw colored craw. For example I have caught on chart/brown lam, metholiate, brown, silver with glitter. Mostly brighter colors to be honest with the exception of the brown craw.

This morning I was there at 7am and there were fish all over the place either jumping or actively feeding off whatever was on the top. I tried tossing each color I had for about 15 minutes each time with the only bite coming off a watermelon beaver/craw. I even tried a watermelon fat ika and senko without success. My choice of lures and techniques is limited because of the amount of seaweed where I can fish from as there is wetlands around the pond which make many areas of the bank inaccessable.

So anyway, I am trying to figure out how you guys determine what the best color for success is that particular day without standing there for two hours playing with different baits. Having the fish grab different colors is fairly frustrating to be honest because I am so confused as to what colors to go to.

[ksboy]

If it's shallow and the grass is below the water (only a few inches will do), I would try a white spinner bait or buzzbait.

You can try ripping the spinner and slow buzzing the buzzbait. Especially in early morning or late evening.

[adclem]

I would try a white swim jig, I have had great success fishing this type of lure in the exact type of situation you are describing.

Later,

[Catt]

Finding the right lure/color?

No such animal 

[Grey Wolf]

Finding the right lure/color?

No such animal

X2. Ain't it the truth.

[tyrius.]

So anyway, I am trying to figure out how you guys determine what the best color for success is that particular day without standing there for two hours playing with different baits. Having the fish grab different colors is fairly frustrating to be honest because I am so confused as to what colors to go to.

I typically only fish greens and browns. 

There are more important things than color and lure type.  Namely, Location!  If you're fishing where there are active fish then you'll catch them.  Once you start catching them then you can decide if you want to try and nail down the "optimal" color, but you may already have that color on the line so do you really want to switch?

[Blue Streak]

I think I would try some poppers when the light is low, sounds like the perfect place for it.

[AnglerNFuego]

With regards to color and lure. Wacky rig, blue pearl w/silver senko or pearl Yum dingers and Zoom Super Flukes Smokin Shad has been the most productive for me when they are smacking the surface.

I see you mentioned mainly bright colors. Stick with the silver with glitter or give pearl a whirl.