Purple Plastics 2025
bigtimfish reply :
I heard that purple was one of the best and last colors that a bass can see. My question is what water color is purple the best for? Gin clear, stained, muddy? Is it good for shallow clear as in 6' or less?
Catt reply :
Junebug, PB&J, Camo, Tequila Sunrise are some that pop in mind; all 4 are good selections for any water clarity.
Paul Roberts reply :
Black Grape was the all around color, once upon a time. Dark enough for dark conditions, translucent enough for brighter conditions. It still would be, if it was commonly offered.
simplejoe reply :
I like Tequila Sunrise, It works well in stained water.
bilgerat reply :
QuoteJunebug, PB&J, Camo, Tequila Sunrise are some that pop in mind; all 4 are good selections for any water clarity.
x2. Add to that day OR night.
Blue Streak reply :
Many years ago it was either purple or black. Both of those are still among the best all around colors you can use, I have caught tons of bass on purple soft baits.
J. M. Richardson reply :
My first bass was caught on a 4in purple berkley curl tail power worm. Still have some and throw them when the bite seems to be slow and they always seem to at least catch a few dinks
whoopbazz reply :
This is what I was told...GrapePurple are one of the easiest sen colors by bass (along with chartruse).
That being said...I still throw june bug on a sunny day. As far as a staight purple I do not have any in my box. On a cloudy day I through a midnight blue worm...which is a black with a blue tinge to it.
June bug or staight purple/grape is a good true stand by color.
Primus reply :
Junebug is one of my favorite colors for stained water, overcast conditions no matter the water clarity and heavy grass cover. Another terrific color is Smoke Purple which can be a great choice at times in clear water.
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
I've got tons of purple and purple variations in my box. One of my best colors this year has been Junebug Red. Just normal junebug color with some red flake stuck in it as well. Works great for me.
Sherlock 60 reply :
Junebug (purple w/emerald flake) Senkos have been one of my standard colors for years. The lakes I fish are clear and I use them in all conditions.
The last few years I have used watermelon with red flake more than the Junebug.
angler1 reply :
I think you would be ok to use purple in any condition. I would think that slightly stained would work better. I use a black worm all day and all night, shallow and deep, sunny or cloudy. Not to say that is the only color I use, but I catch fish with.
cwb60 reply :
I have had success with blueberry brush hogs. That is a dark blue(almost black) with lighter flakes. I think that is very close to the same color you guys are talking about.
I had good luck with them on drop shots, texas rigs, and bite the head off and use whats left as a trailer on a jig.
cwb60
sal669 reply :
QuoteJunebug, PB&J, Camo, Tequila Sunrise are some that pop in mind; all 4 are good selections for any water clarity.
Any style, any size, any time, anywhere.... 
Pitchinkid reply :
I think size and presentation play bigger roles than color.But i still buy every color available. Yes, i have caught alot of fish on purple and all shades of it in all colors of water.
brushhoggin reply :
yes purple or junebug is the new watermelon like someone said here on this site a little while back. any time, place, style, or presentation. peanut butter and jelly is another variation on purple i've had great success with
SoFlaBassAddict reply :
This thread made me think...I need to get some junebug colored flukes...
Ballpark Frank reply :
A Zoom Ole Monster in Tequila Sunrise or Junebug/Red is one of my favorite confidence baits.
A-Rob reply :
I have had lots of luck with Junebug in deeper water, even if the lake is clear, as it is darker. I've also picked up some nice ones in shallow water that is clear. Junebug Yum Craw Papi I think I was using.
Wayne P. reply :
A lot of ole timers refer to them as a single word.
Like, "did you catch them on a purpleworm?"
RoLo reply :
The color spectrum is as follows: Red - Orange - Yellow - Green - Blue - Indigo - Violet
The color "red" is first to disappear, while the purple family is last to disappear.
However, the last color to disappear and the best color to use are two separate entities.
Roger
kikstand454 reply :
ive probably caught more fish on junebug trick worms and paddle tails than all other colors combined. black is catching up though.
central.PA.bass reply :
from march until mid june, 4" GYCB Junebug Senkos catch 99% of my fish.... after that it is Watermelon Red, Green Pumkin, and Black that catch all my fish...
i dont have much success with purple later in the season
Catt reply :
Y'all kinda getting the idea why my favorite color is Cinnamon Pepper Neon/June Bug Laminated (Camouflage).
Cinnamon: reddish in color
Pepper: black flake
Neon: red flake
June Bug: purple with green flake
Laminated: dark on top & light on the bottom
Visible in any water clarity
fishfordollars reply :
QuoteJunebug, PB&J, Camo, Tequila Sunrise are some that pop in mind; all 4 are good selections for any water clarity.
X3,
Bankbeater reply :
Creme still makes both grape and purple worms. At least they still did last year when I ordered from them.
A-Jay reply :
QuoteY'all kinda getting the idea why my favorite color is Cinnamon Pepper Neon/June Bug Laminated (Camouflage).Cinnamon: reddish in color
Pepper: black flake
Neon: red flake
June Bug: purple with green flake
Laminated: dark on top & light on the bottom
Visible in any water clarity
That's quite a combination ~ who makes it ?
A-Jay
Catt reply :
QuoteQuoteY'all kinda getting the idea why my favorite color is Cinnamon Pepper Neon/June Bug Laminated (Camouflage).Cinnamon: reddish in color
Pepper: black flake
Neon: red flake
June Bug: purple with green flake
Laminated: dark on top & light on the bottom
Visible in any water clarity
That's quite a combination ~ who makes it ?
A-Jay
Cinnamon Pepper Neon/June Bug Laminated is Camouflage & most everybody makes it.
Fishing Rhino reply :
Purple is fine. I've had good luck with Junebug on some days, very good luck. Watermelon with red/black flake is the color I use most.
My favorite color which consistently out produces the others is coppertreuse. Why do I not use it most? Because it's not readily available.
The Strike King elaztech series are the only baits I've seen that have it.
It has caught many fish on a Shaky head and drop shot. What makes them even better is that they are indestructible.
Never had one tear, or pull from the hook, no matter how many fish it has caught. If the hook comes back, the worm comes back.
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