Crainkbait Colors.

[Vinny Chase]

I have started to get more confidence in crainkbaits especially deep diving. The one thing i am struggling with now that i am building on my collection is what colors to purchase and what ones to pass on. I have recently purchased DT 14's (chartreuse/brown back, lime shad), and Norman deep little N's (chartreuse/purple, and splattered trout (seen below)). I purchased these colors because i have learned that anything 10+ ft you should be using brighter colors. I guess my first question is how many varieties of these brighter colors do i REALLY need? Does a subtle difference in a crainkbait prevent a fish from biting?

Another question i have is when, if any time, should i go away from the brighter colors in deeper water? And what colors do you recommend?

I guess this is an open discussion the few questions i posed are just a few i have yet to conquer.....or maybe im just over thinking things.

Anyway thanks,

VC

[Grey Wolf]

The bait monkey wants you to buy every different color in the  world but in reality white  , black , chartreuse , purple shades are all you need.

[Vinny Chase]

The bait monkey wants you to buy every different color in the world but in reality white , black , chartreuse , purple shades are all you need.

In what situations would you use white and black?

[Grey Wolf]

The bait monkey wants you to buy every different color in the world but in reality white , black , chartreuse , purple shades are all you need.

In what situations would you use white and black?

White.....clear to light stained.

Black.....night or darker stained water.

I've caught more bass on a white crank then any other color.

[tholmes]

The colors that dominate my crankbaits are shad, bluegill, and crawdad. With firetiger and baby bass thrown in for good measure.

Tom

[Vinny Chase]

The bait monkey wants you to buy every different color in the world but in reality white , black , chartreuse , purple shades are all you need.

In what situations would you use white and black?

White.....clear to light stained.

Black.....night or darker stained water.

I've caught more bass on a white crank then any other color.

All white?

[Grey Wolf]

The bait monkey wants you to buy every different color in the world but in reality white , black , chartreuse , purple shades are all you need.

In what situations would you use white and black?

White.....clear to light stained.

Black.....night or darker stained water.

I've caught more bass on a white crank then any other color.

All white?

Strike king ghost , a white bait with one small black dot on each side.

[guitarkid]

I prefer a black back with silver sides.

    -gk

[KYntucky Warmouth]

I really like rootbeer, it's been one of my favorite colors since I started with crankbaits.  I also fish shad colors, Normans redear, rapalas bluegill and bass, and chartreuse blue and black backs.

[Vinny Chase]

I really like rootbeer, it's been one of my favorite colors since I started with crankbaits. I also fish shad colors, Normans redear, rapalas bluegill and bass, and chartreuse blue and black backs.

The thing i am wondering is whether i should invest in shad colors if our only hatch is bluegill, perch, etc.

[urp]

I go with the white and use it in well stained as well as clear water. While black is a good night color, I've caught more fish over 5 lbs on a chrome U-20 flatfish at night than any other bait or color.

[VABassin'14]

I'm a big fan of brown cranks. My most productive crankbait has been a Cotton Cordell in brown craw. I use it with success in both clear water and stained water.

[NorcalBassin]

More natural colors in gin clear and more loud for stained/muddy. With that being said, I've caught a lot of bass on red crankbaits in gin clear water. If a bass has never seen a gold fish and you let it swim past his nose, the bass is going to inhale it. Presentation is probably the most important aspect of catching bass on your crankbait.

[gobig]

I only fish about four colors. Sexy shad, Chartreuse with a blue back, spring craw and red and black.

[BrianSnat]

I look for natural colors.  Perch, shad, trout.  I don't know if they are better but they catch my eye in the store.

[Grey Wolf]

I really like rootbeer, it's been one of my favorite colors since I started with crankbaits. I also fish shad colors, Normans redear, rapalas bluegill and bass, and chartreuse blue and black backs.

The thing i am wondering is whether i should invest in shad colors if our only hatch is bluegill, perch, etc.

Vinny , I think you are really hung up on the color thing. The thing about bass fishing is to find out where they are located , once you find them , you'll catch them if you use the right technique.

The color thing is a very small part of the equation. JMHO

[KYntucky Warmouth]

I wouldn't worry too much about colors...does this look like anything swimming around in your water? 

[NateFollmer]

Any color as long as it's sexy shad

I don't really get hung up on color. I have two shades of cranks - lights and darks. As far as the actual colors go, they could be anything. I use darks for stained and muddy water and lights in clear water. Honestly, I bet I catch more crank fish on odd colors than I do natural ones.

[Grey Wolf]

Any color as long as it's sexy shad

I don't really get hung up on color. I have two shades of cranks - lights and darks. As far as the actual colors go, they could be anything. I use darks for stained and muddy water and lights in clear water. Honestly, I bet I catch more crank fish on odd colors than I do natural ones.

Very well stated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!