weight color?

[crypticstatic]

Is there any significance of weight color? I'm getting ready to order some tungsten weights that either come in black or green pumpkin color.

I never gave much thought to weight color as I previously only used lead (grey) color weights but since I can only order these weights in these specific colors I wanted to get opinions on which I should order.

I fish waters ranging from clear, green to stained waters btw...

Thanks for any input!

[roadwarrior]

I never thought it made a difference, but Big O says it does.

He catches more big fish than I do. Now I always use black.

8-)

[Micro]

Now that you mention it, I've noticed that when I am throwing a split shot rig, I get bluegill hits on my silver split shot.  The one's I've painted dull green don't seem to get hit.

[soccplayer07]

I think it's all about confidence. Use what works for you...

[fishfordollars]

Black or unpainted.

[BASSclary]

I just use unpainted it doesn't seem to make a difference to me.

[whoopbazz]

I use unpainted.

But, if I wanted colored...I just raid my teenage daughters nail polish bag!

[I.rar]

unpainted , but ive been thinking of painting with nail polish.

[MMan16]

I have both and I think tru tungsten has red also. I personally don't think it matters. But it looks better when the colors match closely. Kind of like a jig trailer you try to use a trailer close in color to the jig.

[Senkoman12]

I use unpainted.

But, if I wanted colored...I just raid my teenage daughters nail polish bag!

i do the same except its my sister's nail polish

[BassThumb]

When using muted colors, I don't think it makes much of a difference.  I think a little bit of bright color may help sometimes, though.  Most of my weights are black, and half have a few slashes of bright colored nail polish on them.  I've had some good times with weights and baits accented with bright red/orange flake nail polish that I found at Wal Mart.

[BossHoss]

I use unpainted.

But, if I wanted colored...I just raid my teenage daughters nail polish bag!

i do the same except its my sister's nail polish

I would be careful using fingernail polish... The chemical receptors of fish are astounding.  For the same reason you never want to touch soft plastics with bug spray or sunscreen on your hands, I don't know if I would put something as potent as nail polish out there either.  I know once its dry it is pretty sealed, but you just never know.

[BassThumb]

I would be careful using fingernail polish... The chemical receptors of fish are astounding. For the same reason you never want to touch soft plastics with bug spray or sunscreen on your hands, I don't know if I would put something as potent as nail polish out there either. I know once its dry it is pretty sealed, but you just never know.

That's a good point, especially if you're slow fishing. I would recommend using it sparingly and maybe using a scent to cover it up if you're worried about scent building up in the water.

I personally like having some blades, slip sinkers, and shakey head jigs that are accented with white, red or orange.