| Very much enjoyed your articles on color concepts, clarity, etc. I agree with your findings and tend to throw what you recommend when you recommend it. I have a few questions, however:
1). I don't understand why a metallic blade can create a "black hole." If this is too complicated to explain briefly, skip it.
I think I know the answer to #s 2 and 3, but want to ask to be sure.
2). For fishing deep in clear water would blue/white or blue/chrome be better?
3). Want to capitalize on spawning ciscoes - are cisco patterns very visible at night?
Thanks.
PS: What about holographic finishes - I have yet to try them. |
| Otter,
Some excellent questions. Questions that should not be limited by just my opinions. Hopefully others will offer thier tips to fishing cisco based lakes as well.
To briefly answer your question about the "Flicker Effect" and how a metallic surface can produce a "black hole". Basically it is because polished metal produces a mirror image and when not exposed to direct light... it is virtually invisible. Thus, when a bucktail blade painted only on the outside surface rotates.... when the metal side is facing downward it is shadowed from the light shining down from above. Then, the painted surface rotates downward and gives you a burst of color. This is the "blinking light" produced by the color or flash of the blade. The "flicker effect" is when a dark blade (and perhaps a metallic blade) blocks the light shining down and as the blade rotates it allows light to temporarily shine through.... giving you the perception of flash. Probably overcomplicating the simple bucktail... but something to consider.
As for blue/white versus blue/chrome for fishing deep in clear water, I'd say chrome when the sun is shining and white when there is no direct sunlight. Blue is a good choice since it will still be "bright" at the greatest depths. In trout water, that is probably deeper than you will be fishing.... so I believe the blue actually looks more natural or simulates the irridescent colors you see in many baitfish. Of course, don't limit yourself and when these patterns just aren't producing... throw the entire rainbow. Good Luck!! |
