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Message Subject: Boat Color
Ryan Connelly
Posted 3/25/2010 10:50 AM (#430948)
Subject: Boat Color


Hi Guys,

I have an older boat with a terrible paint job and am looking to put a new one on in the next few weeks.

My question is; are there any optimal colors to paint your boat if given the opportunity? I know Borovsky had a clothing line out that imitated the sky so he wouldn't spook fish coming in....would the same school of thought apply with boat color?

Any thoughts/opinions are much appreciated. I need all the help I can get so if a minor detail like this will help then I might as well do it with the opportunity.

Thanks,

Ryan Connelly
muskiehunter2
Posted 3/25/2010 11:03 AM (#430950 - in reply to #430948)
Subject: RE: Boat Color




Posts: 292


ive had 6 boats and green or white have been the best for fish at boat side.
but that is just another thing you do to help your odds in the chase.
Muskie Treats
Posted 3/25/2010 11:56 AM (#430956 - in reply to #430948)
Subject: Re: Boat Color





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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot
Boats don't scare fish, people moving around in them do. The fish can see the boat a mile away (underside) so the side color should be moot.
PSYS
Posted 3/25/2010 11:59 AM (#430957 - in reply to #430956)
Subject: Re: Boat Color





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Location: APPLETON, WI

Muskie Treats - 3/25/2010 11:56 AM Boats don't scare fish, people moving around in them do. The fish can see the boat a mile away (underside) so the side color should be moot.

+1 to this.

Although, I'd be interested in knowing if there is a true "optimum" color that would be ideal.  If you could paint the underside and/or the sides themselves any one color... I would think one might be more beneficial than the other?

esoxfly
Posted 3/25/2010 12:08 PM (#430961 - in reply to #430948)
Subject: Re: Boat Color





Posts: 1663


Location: Kodiak, AK
Try a quick search on here. The topic of boat color was recently discussed at length.

I'm with Treats- it's your movement in the boat that scares the fish. Not the boat itself.
Ryan Connelly
Posted 3/25/2010 12:30 PM (#430965 - in reply to #430948)
Subject: RE: Boat Color


Thanks for the replies so far. Like I said, ANY and ALL thoughts/opinions are appreciated, even if negative or against the idea.
Muskie Treats
Posted 3/25/2010 12:31 PM (#430966 - in reply to #430948)
Subject: Re: Boat Color





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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot
Actually, you're better off painting it a color that's harder for other people to see. Work on camouflaging from other anglers and not the fish.
Ryan Connelly
Posted 3/25/2010 12:37 PM (#430967 - in reply to #430948)
Subject: RE: Boat Color


Submarine?......
Ryan Connelly
Posted 3/25/2010 1:05 PM (#430972 - in reply to #430948)
Subject: RE: Boat Color


Esoxfly,

I just found the other posts about this. Basically the same question. Thanks for pointing that out.
esoxfly
Posted 3/25/2010 1:27 PM (#430978 - in reply to #430948)
Subject: Re: Boat Color





Posts: 1663


Location: Kodiak, AK
Hey man, no problem. There's a wealth of knowledge here in the archives. Let us know what you decide on.
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