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Old 01-31-2014, 08:20 AM   #1
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Kayak Colors

Hey everybody,
So I am new to this whole sport and after borrowing kayaks for a few trips I have decided to make the investment . I'm looking at the Malibu Stealth 14 and am wondering how much of a factor color is. Is it true that brighter colors spook fish and attract sharks? I have heard those rumors but I also think that a bright color would be safer around large boats. What do you all think?
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Old 01-31-2014, 08:40 AM   #2
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Color is a personal choice. I think kayak color is a non-factor to fish/sharks. Personally, I think they rely on other senses more than vision. But, if I were navigating a boat around kayakers... I'd certainly see the yellow or mango colored kayak before I’d see the camo/blue/green yaks. If you choose a hard to see color, definitely use the wind socks/flags so others can see you... you may opt to do this regardless of color of your yak.

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Old 01-31-2014, 09:03 AM   #3
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If you think about it I think evolution and natural selection have pretty much determined what the best color is for things that lie on the surface. Many fish are white on their bellies so that they blend in with the bright surface above.
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If you think about it I think evolution and natural selection have pretty much determined what the best color is for things that lie on the surface. Many fish are white on their bellies so that they blend in with the bright surface above.
There you go thinking again
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Old 01-31-2014, 09:22 AM   #5
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Hey everybody,
So I am new to this whole sport and after borrowing kayaks for a few trips I have decided to make the investment . I'm looking at the Malibu Stealth 14 and am wondering how much of a factor color is. Is it true that brighter colors spook fish and attract sharks? I have heard those rumors but I also think that a bright color would be safer around large boats. What do you all think?
Personally I like bright colors, easier to be seen by boaters. I have seen great fish caught from all colors of boats. Go with what you will like more.
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Old 01-31-2014, 11:27 AM   #6
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Pink is really HOT for trout!




I know that RAINBOW colored kayaks catch a LOT of fish......ask Ful Rac...he has one.




Seriously....I dont think that the fish care. The safety/ visibility by boaters part of a bright colored kayak, that makes perfect sense.



Have fun shopping.
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Old 01-31-2014, 11:38 AM   #7
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Discovery has two videos addressing similar that I saw a while back.

That said I am sure there have been tests by others as well.

Anyhow for them, yellow seems to be the only conclusive thing on attracting them (as it was in both tests).


Personally I would think the bigger factor to account for is being spotted by other boaters.
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Old 01-31-2014, 05:05 PM   #8
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Pink is really HOT for trout!




I know that RAINBOW colored kayaks catch a LOT of fish......ask Ful Rac...he has one.




Seriously....I dont think that the fish care. The safety/ visibility by boaters part of a bright colored kayak, that makes perfect sense.



Have fun shopping.
Not only is pink great for trout I also have heard that it's the only color in the spectrum that will detour a GWS
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Old 01-31-2014, 11:46 AM   #9
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Fish effected by color?

You think that might be the case?
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Old 01-31-2014, 11:55 AM   #11
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I have a red kayak, very visible. My six year old son has a green kayak, almost invisible on the water, not a safe choice if you want to be seen.
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I have a red kayak, very visible. My six year old son has a green kayak, almost invisible on the water, not a safe choice if you want to be seen.
Sooo.....


...you don't like your kid?
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Old 01-31-2014, 07:28 PM   #13
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check out shark week

not sure what season or episode, but they go into detail about sharks being attracted to certain colors . primarily red and yum yum yellow . the military has even done extensive research on this topic . obviously these two colors are probably safer due to the fact that you can be seen better . so there are trade offs . i would not recommend these colors at malibu . . i think it is a safe bet that the military does not use yellow pfd's anymore .
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