Does boat color matter? 2025
MickD reply :
Any opinions on whether boat color would affect the smallmouth bite while fishing 4-8 foot rockpiles in clear water? Like red vs black hull color?
MickD reply :
Any opinions on whether boat color would affect the smallmouth bite while fishing 4-8 foot rockpiles in clear water? Like red vs black hull color?
I've been told that it is better to not wear a bright shirt as it can spook fish. What about a bright boat?
A-Jay reply :
I have no Idea - I just prefer to make very long casts and that seems like it does the trick.
I have heard that smallies really hate Taylor Swift Music though.
So there's that.
A-Jay
BrianinMD reply :
well A-Jay that explains why I like smallies....
I don't think it matters, if your boat is above them they are not going to see much more than a silhouette.
fissure_man reply :
Green pumpkin boats are best in clear water. Muddy, go for black/blue.
WRB reply :
Flat calm bright over head sunlight bass can see above water very good, add a little wind chop and the light defuses and bass don't seem to get spooked by boats. The bass know you are nearby because the feel your boats water displacing waves is more important than color. Would camouflage color boat be less of a problem then bright colors metal flake bass boat....yes under some circumstances. Look at it this way; the boat is anchored on a buoy over night, bass will move under it in clear water because it provides cover and attracts baitfish.
I know a tournament bass angler who has Shad school painted on the bottom of his bass boat!
Tom
S. Sass reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 4:32 AM, WRB said:I know a tournament bass angler who has Shad school painted on the bottom of his bass boat!
Well how long ago did he have this done?
What were his results like before the paint job?
What were his results like after the paint job?
Come on man you can't give us some inside info like that and not spill the beans on how it worked out. 
OP just my opinion No. But hey I was wrong 1 time before in my life. 
RoLo reply :
In the Thousand Islands in Ontario, I've often watched a group of smallies follow the lure to the boat,
then congregate in the shadow of my hull (very frustrating). On another vacation in Parry Sound, Ontario,
I often seen a school of bass follow my lure to the boat, but when the pod dispersed
some of the bass remained in the shade of my boat. I realize that bass in gin-clear water
are supposed to be ultra-spooky, but these renegades never read the guidebook.
In any case, I seriously doubt that smallmouth know or care about the color of our hulls.
Roger
A-Jay reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 5:28 AM, RoLo said:In the Thousand Islands in Ontario, I have often seen a string of smallmouth bass follow the lure
up to the boat, then congregate in the shadow of my hull (very frustrating). On another vacation
in Parry Sound, Ontario, on several occasions I would watch a string of bass follow my lure to the boat,
but when the pod dispersed some of the schoolies remained in the shade of my boat.
I realize that bass in gin-clear water are supposed to be ultra-spooky, but these arrogant renegades
never read the guidebook.
In any case, I seriously doubt that smallmouth know or care about the color of our hulls.
Roger
You really should consider putting the hooks back on those baits Roger
A-Jay
RoLo reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 5:58 AM, A-Jay said:
You really should consider putting the hooks back on those baits Roger
A-Jay
We're still using those lures that hook 'one' fish at a time 
But maybe I should take the 'A-jay' recommendation and throw an 'A-rig'? 
Further North reply :
Not in my opinion.
Bass Turd reply :
A-Jay reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 6:07 AM, RoLo said:
We're still using those lures that hook 'one' fish at a time
But maybe I should take the 'A-jay' recommendation and throw an 'A-rig'?
LOL ~ You have to be better than me with that A-Rig deal.
I can't seem to catch a cold with that thing - with or without the hooks . . .
A-Jay
RoLo reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 8:02 AM, A-Jay said:LOL ~ You have to be better than me with that A-Rig deal.
I can't seem to catch a cold with that thing - with or without the hooks . . .
A-Jay
In all honesty, I've never gave the Alabama Rig a fair shake in sweetwater.
In saltwater though, I must say that the umbrella rig is pure poison for bluefish and bonito
and for better trollers than me, striped bass too.
Sorry for changing water salinity 
Dyerbassman reply :
Based on the elaborate boat designs on professionals boats, I'm sure it's not too big of a factor.
A-Jay reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 8:14 AM, RoLo said:
In all honesty, I've never gave the Alabama Rig a fair shake in sweetwater.
In saltwater though, I must say that the umbrella rigs is pure poison for bluefish and bonito
and for better trollers than me, striped bass too.
Sorry for changing water salinity
You have to know I will Always have a Huge Sweet spot for the Briny Sea.
A-Jay
Further North reply :
I know guys with bright red boats who catch buckets of fish in water so clear you can see a dime on the bottom of 10 feet of water.
...not sure I buy the yellow thing either. Caught plenty of fish on yellow baits/lures, including this guy:
...that's a 30" musky caught on a white and yellow Clouser minnow in 18" of crystal clear water that I was wading in at the time.
RoLo reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 8:17 AM, A-Jay said:You have to know I will Always have a Huge Sweet spot for the Briny Sea.
A-Jay
I do indeed.
Not only for your military service, but also your angling exploits.
MickD reply :
Thanksfor all the comments; I knew when I posted it would be interesting. I'll go with Doug Hannon; I think he is probably the most expert on the subject. I really didn't expect to get a comment that was that definitive. Thanks especially to Bass Turd (you gotta do something about that name :-) )
crypt reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 4:03 AM, A-Jay said:I have no Idea - I just prefer to make very long casts and that seems like it does the trick.
I have heard that smallies really hate Taylor Swift Music though.
So there's that.
A-Jay
largemouth don't like her music either.
Further North reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 8:35 PM, MickD said:Thanksfor all the comments; I knew when I posted it would be interesting. I'll go with Doug Hannon; I think he is probably the most expert on the subject. I really didn't expect to get a comment that was that definitive. Thanks especially to Bass Turd (you gotta do something about that name :-) )
That'll work...
One thing about the pros: A significant part of their job is sell their sponsor's product. I always keep that in mind.
I've seen fish unhooked from the lure that caught them and a sponsor's lure put in for the picture...I know of more than one who runs the competitor's electronics where they can't be easily seen...
Bass Turd reply :
On 3/11/2017 at 8:35 PM, MickD said:Thanksfor all the comments; I knew when I posted it would be interesting. I'll go with Doug Hannon; I think he is probably the most expert on the subject. I really didn't expect to get a comment that was that definitive. Thanks especially to Bass Turd (you gotta do something about that name :-) )
My first name is you... Heh.
I find this thread interesting. How many anglers are fanatical about color in choice of lures, line hooks and weights but dismiss the giant colored thing they are fishing in.
Further North reply :
On 3/12/2017 at 1:09 AM, Bass Turd said:I find this thread interesting. How many anglers are fanatical about color in choice of lures, line hooks and weights but dismiss the giant colored thing they are fishing in.
A lot of 'em.
None of it makes as much difference as they want to believe it does.
Same with choke on a shotgun. No one misses by the inch or difference choke makes in a pattern.
scaleface reply :
I tend to make my presence stealthy .I wouldnt buy a colorful boat unless it was a heck of a deal . That said my boat is white . I got what was available and my wife wanted it .
S. Sass reply :
On 3/12/2017 at 1:09 AM, Bass Turd said:I find this thread interesting. How many anglers are fanatical about color in choice of lures, line hooks and weights but dismiss the giant colored thing they are fishing in.
Well if I had my boat tied on the end of my line. Then cast it out away from where I was, and presented it in a manner to entice a fish to want to eat it I would put more consideration in to the color. My boat isn't a lure if it was it would be a huge topwater.
But seriously I totally agree the extremes some of us go to over insignificant stuff is amusing. Many threads I read are strictly for the amusement when thing get to the rediciouls.
Also if the trolling motor isn't spooking them off I seriously doubt the color on the bottom of my boat is a issue. But hey if someone wants to paint the bottom of their boat thinking that it's going to help, it's not my place to tell them different.
I would like to mention we have different colors on these baits because fish react differently to different colors all the time. Sometimes within hours the preference changes. How often do these people plan to change the color of their boat? 
This could get to be a lot of work and expensive.
blongfishing reply :
I ask myself this question everytime I can't catch any. LOL. I am a shallow water fishermen so it could be a big deal since I am fishing close combat sometimes. The bottom of my boat is white. I can catch them no doubt but I ask this same question sometimes along with, does soap I use scare off fish?/do I need to wash my hands of the "human scent" more often?/does my boat make a sound that deters fish?.
WIGuide reply :
I've fished out of many different color boats, my personal preference is blue...not because it has anything to do with the fishing, I just like blue. Even in clear water I don't see it making much of a difference.
TOXIC reply :
No impact but it has to match the truck!!
A-Jay reply :
On 3/14/2017 at 1:04 AM, TOXIC said:No impact but it has to match the truck!!
I am All About THAT !
A-Jay
Darren. reply :
On 3/14/2017 at 1:09 AM, A-Jay said:
I am All Boat THAT !
A-Jay
I didn't know you were Canadian!?
All aboat that... get it...
I'll show myself out...
TOXIC reply :
And I went for offsetting colors!! Although the truck has blacked out emblems.
Further North reply :
I Buy used...the truck and boat are whatever color they are...
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