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Chad's Pro Tips!!

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"Color's and Dyes... When to use them"
By: Chad Morgenthaler

www.chadmorgenthaler.com

I’m frequently asked by other anglers if I use colors and dyes on my baits.  My answer is a definite yes.  I feel at times it can make a real difference when the fish are pressured.   

As a norm I don’t usually get real elaborate with my bait colors.  I like to stick with the basics such as black, brown, green, or even white upon occasion.  So my favorite dye colors are chartreuse and orange.  I really like to add a little highlight to my baits when I use soft plastics such as Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver, or Chompers tubes. 

I don’t get carried away with the dye.  If I’m working with baits that resemble a crawdad I’ll dip about a ¼ inch of the pincher, or if I’m throwing a tube I’ll dip the ends of the tentacles.  I also like to add a little highlight to my Flirt finesse worms.

Besides dipping, I also like to use a spray dye solution that has a garlic scent.  Anglers can add color in the same manner as the dip, but the spray allows for a few additional highlighting options.    

If targeting pressured fish, or if the bite starts to slow down, be creative and add a little extra color to your bait.  There’s nothing wrong with using a product when it works.    

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