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Old 08-28-2003, 09:27 AM   #1
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belly color

wondering why plugs are painted black on top, purple on bottom.
shouldn't it be the other way around, so the plug stands out (if you're looking up at it ) from the night sky????

just wondering.
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Old 08-28-2003, 06:35 PM   #2
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Most baitfish are darker on top so it looks more natural to have the lighter color on bottom.
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Old 08-29-2003, 10:46 AM   #3
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can fish really distuingish between black and purple? Does it make a difference? Wouldnt black and blue create a better contrast in shading?
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Old 08-29-2003, 04:39 PM   #4
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I was told that at night bass see only in black and white-so the purple would just be a shade of grey to them. Also if you notice, a bass has his/her eyes pretty much on the top of their head, because they sight their prey and attack from below

Is it good, or is it Sofa King good?
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Old 08-30-2003, 05:26 PM   #5
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actually, regarding contrast, red becomes darker than black at night. doing a black/red combo will produce a nice contrast. try looking up at your plugs at night. you may be a little suprised at what you see.
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Old 08-30-2003, 09:35 PM   #6
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Black is the only color that is seen without light.
It shows up on the stripers night vision. As the previous post stated they see in Black and white.
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