Does colored fishing line scare fiah away?
Oct 1, 2021 07:54:50 #
I recently purchased a roll of orange Berkley Trilene Maxx and I've been wondering if the orange line scares fish away. I mostly fish for carp, catfish and largemouth bass.
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by PrimoPizza522
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by PrimoPizza522
Oct 1, 2021 08:00:22 #
FS Digest wrote:
I recently purchased a roll of orange Berkley Trilene Maxx and I've been wondering if the orange line scares fish away. I mostly fish for carp, catfish and largemouth bass.
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by PrimoPizza522
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by PrimoPizza522
I believe it does.
Oct 1, 2021 13:23:18 #
Had a bass pro once say not for bass. In fact he wants the fish to stay and watch the line to see what might be coming for dinner.
I do believe trout are sensitive to color.
I do believe trout are sensitive to color.
Oct 2, 2021 08:34:52 #
Billy Bob
Loc: Terre Haute,IN
In clear water fish will be line shy. Have done some tests with my brother on small mouth and line color made a hugh difference.
Oct 2, 2021 09:13:47 #
Fishful Thinkin
Loc: santee cooper lakes south carolina
I bought a roll of Berkley Trilene Big Cat Monofilament Fishing Line in the color solar that is bright green and funny that rod is the only one that doesn't seem to be getting any hits. I mainly use it for cats. But I see plenty of other people catching cats using that same color. So what gives!?
Oct 2, 2021 10:37:33 #
There are some YouTube videos on ice fishing with high visibility line. They almost all say that it is better for you to see your line and the slight moves the line will make on lite bites. They all say, and there are underwater video to prove that the colored line doesn't bother the fish much. My new fishing fishing buddy uses high visibility yellow 8 lb. mono for ice and open water fishing. The first time I ice fished with him for trout last year at Henry's Lake, here in Idaho, he got 45 and I got two. And I had five poles out. He only had two, one on a jawjacker and the one he watched with his sonar unit. I will be switching to high visibility as I need more line.
And I have always known that catfish are not in the least line shy.
And I have always known that catfish are not in the least line shy.
Oct 2, 2021 10:40:22 #
FS Digest wrote:
I recently purchased a roll of orange Berkley Trilene Maxx and I've been wondering if the orange line scares fish away. I mostly fish for carp, catfish and largemouth bass.
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by PrimoPizza522
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by PrimoPizza522
Some yes.
Oct 2, 2021 14:12:56 #
This is one of those questions that have either answer proven with data. Catfishermen as an example tend to use high strength colored line. Most of these colored lines actually indicated that they are for catfish and I have seen many catfish caught with these colored lines. As for other species, I have done some studies on this subject and not to get too technical, the eyes of fish work because of rods and cones. (technical terms) some species like catfish have ratios of these elements that make color recognition difficult. Walleye also have very different ration of these elements and normally do not recognize different colors. As for bass, it's kind of unknown so because of that most anglers (certainly the Pros) don't take any chances and they do not use colored line.
Oct 2, 2021 14:34:47 #
All of you guys are out of date with the newest science. It's now been proven that pink fluorocarbon line completely turns invisible in water, so you can see the line above water but you can't see below water no matter the clarity of lack thereof of the water. So if you like to see your line then use pink fluorocarbon.
Some say red is also invisible, and you would think that makes sense since it's close to pink, but fish do see red, this is why for many years lures have used red to simulate blood.
There are other colors that work in different situations like green for algae water, yellow for muddy water.
Braided line for some reason is different, any color you use they can see unless of course you use yellow for muddy and green for algae, that is why it's highly recommended that you use a fluorocarbon leader line because using straight braided line is the most visible line for fish to see of all the lines man has created.
Some say red is also invisible, and you would think that makes sense since it's close to pink, but fish do see red, this is why for many years lures have used red to simulate blood.
There are other colors that work in different situations like green for algae water, yellow for muddy water.
Braided line for some reason is different, any color you use they can see unless of course you use yellow for muddy and green for algae, that is why it's highly recommended that you use a fluorocarbon leader line because using straight braided line is the most visible line for fish to see of all the lines man has created.
Oct 2, 2021 14:47:51 #
Many creatures have rods and cones, they are just not all connected and functioning other than black and white.
Oct 2, 2021 15:46:39 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
All the answers are at least part right. Reason: different fish have different eyesight to use the simplest term. Trout can be very sensitive to line size and color. For halibut, I use about a 3/16 in. dia. braided nylon netting line for my leader on the charter boat. It is easy to hold on to. Just for general info, it is almost forest green. I have tried other lines including floro and mono with no significant change. I fished in water with good visibility using both bait and jigs. On the other hand, I have fished lakes where 12 pound flor vs. six pound floro. make a major difference on trout.. It may be do to how the lure moves on the lighter vs. heavier line or some other variable I have overlooked. I have also caught a lot of trout on 12 pound as well, so nothing firm there. As for bass, I guess it is knowing whate line, lure, presentation and location is what separates the KVD's from the rest of us.
Oct 2, 2021 16:31:51 #
kyle1234
Loc: Roseville. Ca
FS Digest wrote:
I recently purchased a roll of orange Berkley Trilene Maxx and I've been wondering if the orange line scares fish away. I mostly fish for carp, catfish and largemouth bass.
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by PrimoPizza522
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by PrimoPizza522
I fish for steelhead with a guide who uses yellow braid so he can better monitor our lines while drifting. I was really reluctant to use his gear because of it. HOWEVER, my fishing with him has been nothing but great! Go figure!
Oct 2, 2021 17:09:37 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Catch the one about where they explain fish don't see red line but do see solid red item such as hooks n lures.
Oct 2, 2021 18:57:15 #
I think there is so much junk in the water already, not to mention the bright color lures etc. I don't think a little line in green, yellow, red is going to scare fish. If anything might make them curious and come over to check things out.
Oct 2, 2021 19:10:20 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
I have been thinking about this and starting to wonder: Does it really mater if they see the line. Are they really smart enough to associate the line with someone waiting to fry them. I believe it might be more about the line having reflection, vibe or non natural color that spooks them in certain light but not in other light. I also believe being spooked by line is a learned behavior. Heavy fished water seems to have fish that spook easier than isolated water. Most water is filled with string type stuff, especially if it is full of mill foil and summer die off. I once (1978) caught trout in a couple feet wide feeder creek in Alaska using 100 pound yellow power pro from my survival pack. The hook came from my survival pack as did the jar of eggs. I was moose hunting at the time. I doubt those fish had ever seen fishing line of any type. ( yes, wanting trout for diner was an emergency)
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