Clear water The transparent body and soft base color are suitable when the fish can examine the presentation carefully.
Lightly colored water The amber and gold shift adds warmth without the color becoming completely orange.
Alternating cloudiness The color changes character as the bait moves between shadow, diffuse light and sun streaks.
Stone, gravel and sand The smoky and warm tones provide a balanced profile over a natural and lighter bottom.
Pressed fishing spots A different alternative when regular green pumpkin, motor oil and signal paints are used heavily.
Dawn and late afternoon Low angled light can highlight the warm mother of pearl along the ribbed body.