This article will not elaborate on the choice of fishing clothing color because the subject is too short. But don't deprive yourself of a lure color that will make you look good with your best catches. 
The subject will therefore be the choice of the color of the lure. Many factors influence this color. That's why we are going to give you a few keys to help you choose the most suitable color for your fishing situation.
The influence of water on the choice of the lure color
What influences the color of the lure in the water?
Its composition: The clarity of the water concerns only the water itself. It is determined by the quantity of particles in suspension in the water.
The luminosity: It depends on the weather: if it is sunny or ugly. But also of the hour: the morning and the evening the luminosity will be weaker than during the day.
1) Under daylight with clouds.
2) At sunset.
3) In the dark.
4) Under artificial light and UV.
5) Mix of dawn light, artificial light and UV.
6) UV illuminated lures in the dark.
We can see that the color of the lures varies greatly depending on the light
Depth: This is the factor that has the most influence on the color of the lure. Depending on the depth you choose, your lure will have a very different color than the original.
We can see that all colors are visible in 5m of water, but the more we dive the more the light is attenuated and the warm colors (red, orange, yellow) are much less visible. Contrary to the green, purple and blue which are visible very deep.
This phenomenon is almost identical in dyed water.
So if you want the fish to see the lure you have to be in the right color range. However, a flashy colored lure in 20m of water is almost invisible (see picture above of the lure).
The temporality
The height of the sun can also influence the choice of colors.
Rising sun : Bluish, greenish color.
Sun at its zenith : Transparent color.
Sunset : Orange, golden color.
For example, water that is a little cloudy may be brighter at noon in summer than clear, transparent water on a rainy day with a dark background. The visibility in the water will be much better in the first case.
The majority of fishermen desert the water's edge long before nightfall, especially in winter. In the same way, many of them do not arrive at the water's edge until well after sunrise .... However, evening and morning fishing in the summer season allow to make superb catches in a short period of time.
To be successful during these low light periods, there are a few rules to follow, including replacing our usual lures with darker colors. Light or chartreuse colors lose their attractiveness when the light decreases, and colors like dark red, dark brown, dark purple and black gain in attractiveness. But why? The silhouette of dark lures is more visible in low light. The eyes of the fish have a reflective layer that enhances the remaining light and helps the fish see better in these conditions. This also works with artificial light like street lights.
Colors on a case-by-case basis
We have here, a picture made by Christian of the site " Ch'ti-Moucheur ":
It takes up what we have observed previously by using each color on a case by case basis. It will help you to make your choice after having observed your fishing environment.
Finally, it is possible to combine colors to obtain more attractive streamers.
One of the techniques used is to associate a "dominant" color with another one called "stimulating".
I hope you enjoyed the article "The choice of the color". For more information, feel free to send us an email in the " contact " section of our field & fish website.
Halieutically,
The Field & Fish team
