Does Color Matter?

[bassnbornboy]

Does it matter what color the treble hook on a popper is in very clear water?

[BrotherOfTheRepublic]

I like red treble hooks because to a bass it might make it seem as if its meal is wounded and more vulnerable. Not sure if the bass are actually thinking that but it makes sense to me lol.

[Bluebasser86]

Probably not but if you have more confidence in a red hook (like I do) then switch them, you'll fish the bait better if you have more confidence in it. 

[Raul]

If you believe X color hook is going to help you catch more fish I´m the first one to say you should use it.

[WRB]

Sharp hooks are important before anything else. The trend for red hooks has already faded, few lure mfr's still offer them with bleeding hooks today. Feathered rear treble hooks on surface poppers like Pop-R type lures do help to trigger more strikes.

Tom

[CWB]

I'm with Tom on this. I don't think red hooks are made from the same high carbon steel that most premium hooks today are. Or they cannot be hardened the same prior to anodizing. Scrape or file a little section of a red hook and you will see a bronze color, like the hooks that come on less expensive baits. This is not to say that red hooks are no good and if you have confidence in them, by all means use them. In my experience, they have not made a noticeable difference but I do notice a difference in how they hold up vs Gamakatsu or Owner premium hooks that are black nickel. My opinion only.

[5fishlimit]

Does it matter what color the treble hook on a popper is in very clear water?

Only if you feel it matters. Use what you have confidence in.

[einscodek]

I personally dont think it does but if you do then paint the hook red

[FishTank]

I am not a big fan of red hooks.  As stated above, it's what you have confidence in.  IMHO, it doesn't matter as long as they are sharp.