Jig Head Colors: Which Color Is Best? Find Out In This Video
- By: Tony Acevedo
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Inshore Fishing, Weekly Newsletter: 10-6-19
“If it ain’t chartreuse, it’s no use…”
“If it ain’t red, chances are dead…”
Sure, they have sayings about jig head colors, but are they actually true?
Which color is the best for jig heads?
This video will finally give you an answer.
Enjoy, and if you have any questions about jig head colors, ask us down in the comments!
Choosing Jig Head Color [VIDEO]
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Conclusion
If you’re fishing in clear water, red is a good idea to choose for the jig head color, but if you’re fishing in murkier water, chartreuse is a good idea because it will attract more attention.
What’s your favorite jig head color?
Have any questions about choosing jig heads?
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If your Jig is white should the eyes be red?
I haven’t noticed any significant differences with eye color, but red is typically ideal because it simulates injury.
Try to match the colour of the jig head to the bait , for example if I’m using a red soft plastic I will use a gold jig head , silver for yellow , white , I could go on and on but just have a verity to match any different colour bait as best you can
If its lead, get outta bed!!! lol I prefer unpainted/silver, black, and red. Never found chartreuse to work well for me as a jig color. I almost always use it as a tail color though.
I know that I have heard that red is the first color to disappear in the water column but I use mostly red or the new z-man weedless eye jigheads but to me the jighead isnt as important as the bait color considering its so small and not as noticable but what works for some not for others thanks again for all you do????
I disagree. Ask yourself, why do albino prey animals hardly ever grow up into adulthood? White & Glow has produced more fish for me than any other colored jig head out there in recent years, especially fishing glow at night. Glow mimics an injured bait covered with photo plankton. Chartreuse is another excellent color used during daylight hours, because it stands out against other natural baits in the water. Red? Meh!
Short shank DOA in black is one my favorites. I’ve had great success.
Neutral colors are always a great option as well! Black, silver, white, etc.
Hot pink works best for me!
Good stuff!
If the eye ain’t big, it ain’t a good jig.
Haha