Does hull color really matter? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

seriola_killer · 02-23-2012, 01:13 PM

Ive heard people talk about certain hull colors being less than optimal for fishing. Would a brighter color hull be a hindrance when fishing? I don't think it would or should spook the fish but I've heard contrarian opinions. If this is a stupid topic, sorry for that, but I'd love to hear from you all on this. Thanks guys!

Iceman · 02-23-2012, 01:35 PM

The main reason kayaks are offered in a variety of colors is the same reason cars are not all the same color. Personal preference is the key factor in choosing your kayak color. Bright colors appeal to the safety conscious, neutral colors appeal to those trying to blend in with their surroundings. Neutral colors hide scratches and scuffs better and are easier on the users eyes. Individuality, makes up a big part of the kayak angler.

seriola_killer · 02-23-2012, 02:30 PM

Yeah. Was thinking yellow or red just for the visibility factor. Someone told me that the yellows and reds weren't as fishy as other colors. I laughed at it but then the
Obsessive/compulsive in me had to ask the guys that are "in the know".

bigbarrels · 02-23-2012, 02:42 PM

I 'm not sure why, but as soon as I switched to a Caribbean blue Revo I started to catch more fish.

Prior kayaks were mango and red. True Story

bus kid · 02-23-2012, 08:58 PM

Rumor has it that red and yellow are more attractive to the tax man

Amish Ed · 02-23-2012, 09:45 PM

I like my yellow yak for visibility. No problems with the taxman yet either.

Devildawgjj · 02-24-2012, 08:18 AM

I have gone unnoticed by harbor patrol, oil tankers, skiffs, and every pelagic/epipelagic fish alike

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02-23-2012, 01:13 PM	#1
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	Does hull color really matter? Ive heard people talk about certain hull colors being less than optimal for fishing. Would a brighter color hull be a hindrance when fishing? I don't think it would or should spook the fish but I've heard contrarian opinions. If this is a stupid topic, sorry for that, but I'd love to hear from you all on this. Thanks guys! __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

02-23-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	The main reason kayaks are offered in a variety of colors is the same reason cars are not all the same color. Personal preference is the key factor in choosing your kayak color. Bright colors appeal to the safety conscious, neutral colors appeal to those trying to blend in with their surroundings. Neutral colors hide scratches and scuffs better and are easier on the users eyes. Individuality, makes up a big part of the kayak angler. __________________

02-23-2012, 02:30 PM	#3
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	Yeah. Was thinking yellow or red just for the visibility factor. Someone told me that the yellows and reds weren't as fishy as other colors. I laughed at it but then the Obsessive/compulsive in me had to ask the guys that are "in the know". __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

02-23-2012, 02:42 PM	#4
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	I 'm not sure why, but as soon as I switched to a Caribbean blue Revo I started to catch more fish. Prior kayaks were mango and red. True Story __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

02-23-2012, 08:58 PM	#5
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Rumor has it that red and yellow are more attractive to the tax man __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

02-23-2012, 09:45 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	I like my yellow yak for visibility. No problems with the taxman yet either. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-24-2012, 08:18 AM	#7
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	I have gone unnoticed by harbor patrol, oil tankers, skiffs, and every pelagic/epipelagic fish alike http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12326