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Post by tamiron on Jan 5, 2010 23:32:47 GMT -5
Voyager: What is the conclusion of this book on fluorescents? Is it limited to visible spectrum or does it go into UV?
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Post by grayghost on Jan 6, 2010 10:55:09 GMT -5
A few tape lures for 2010, the first picture was taken under white light for reference and the second picture was taken under black light to demonstrate the effects of UV light has on florescence tapes, i.e., under low light condition in deep water.
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Post by voyager on Jan 6, 2010 19:39:50 GMT -5
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What is the conclusion of this book on fluorescents? Is it limited to visible spectrum or does it go into UV?[/quote]
Into the UV spectrum. The author advocates use of fluorescent colors in most low light conditions (deep or dark) for that reason. Doesn't need to be a lot, a dot or stripe may be enough.
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Post by tamiron on Jan 7, 2010 0:50:05 GMT -5
Into the UV spectrum. The author advocates use of fluorescent colors in most low light conditions (deep or dark) for that reason. Doesn't need to be a lot, a dot or stripe may be enough. This book should then be in everyone's library, in my opinion
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Post by tamiron on Jan 7, 2010 0:56:03 GMT -5
A few tape lures for 2010, the first picture was taken under white light for reference and the second picture was taken under black light to demonstrate the effects of UV light has on florescence tapes, i.e., under low light condition in deep water. Grayghost: Your pictures really illustrate, in my mind, a great point. Everybody needs to understand that the first picture represents what the fish can see in the visible spectrum (clear water - top 50-70 feet). But below that depth, the ultraviolet wavelengths kick in and they can see the second picture a long ways down!!!! But they can't see them simultaneously! So if you look at the 4th spoon it illustrates what my hypothesis is. In the visble spectrum the fish sees blue & red ladderback to about 20 feet. Then he sees blue and dark grey or black ladderback down to 50-70 feet. At about 65-70 feet the blue turns light and the red ladderback is black. But in the UV spectrum over 70 - 90 feet, he sees Fl. Orange ladderback on a Black spoon. I really believe that next year if people go back to "full disclosure" on lure colors, we will expand our knowledge to include the relationships of all these spectrums, colors, and depths. The results could be in very positive terms for everyone!
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Post by Shaye' D Winds (Don) on Jan 7, 2010 13:04:53 GMT -5
I really believe that next year if people go back to "full disclosure" on lure colors, we will expand our knowledge to include the relationships of all these spectrums, colors, and depths. The results could be in very positive terms for everyone! Jim, I think it would be really beneficial if as some spoons worked the post included the light conditions of the day and the depth the lure worked at as well as the pictures of the lure. Don
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Post by tamiron on Jan 7, 2010 22:02:18 GMT -5
Jim, I think it would be really beneficial if as some spoons worked the post included the light conditions of the day and the depth the lure worked at as well as the pictures of the lure. Don What I would give to have your recommendation used by everyone ........!!!!!!!! The problem is that everybody is concerned with the smallness of Champlain and don't realize that the area of actual fishing in Champlain is a very, very small portion of the Lake that holds fish, as demonstrated by many successful forum members. If too many people use the same colors on the same lures with the same delivery in the same area, then the fish will likely stop hitting that combination especially if they have been caught and released one or more times. So then the fishermen have to come up with new combos. Isn't that terrible? Yes, you may have easier picking at times, but nature will compensate. So the cycle begins again. Isn't this called fishing? By the way, it takes very few people to get everyone to cooperate. When I was back in NY, an awful lot of my fishing was done around Pultneyville and the Sodus Bay area. The reason was that the fishermen there were extremely cooperative. I could go out anytime and someone would tell me and everyone else what to use and where. This really added countless hours of productive fishing to my boat. The main reason for this total cooperation was a neighbor of mine who fished alone very often and was very open and successful. Others just realized that it was easier to be cooperative than be isolated. When he gave up fishing and bought his own hunting camp, the breakdown in communications began. Now, everybody has a great day once in awhile. But the days of everybody catching some are gone. So, it all starts with the first person who will take the initiative. Policing game hogs, troublemakers and inconsiderate people will also be easier. The more eyes and cell phones, the less likely that disruptors will get away with their activities.
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Post by tamiron on Jan 7, 2010 22:51:29 GMT -5
Guys - glad you like the post. If you are truly interested in this topic I recommend that you read the book I included the link to. The author is mostly interested in west coast steel-heading but the observations about how colors change underwater is universal. The book has unbelievable photos of various lures under water. It would be interesting if we could get someone to photograph some of our favorite lures at different depths in Lake Champlain. Anybody know a diver with a camera? A final thought on the color subject. Contrast is important on the lure itself as well as the lure against the background as the fish see it. Fish are usually looking up (against the surface/sky background) or across (water background). Looking forward to the workshop creations. Happy Taping! MUST SEE !!!!!!! activeangler.com/articles/product_reviews/articles/fresh/mepps/see_best.asp
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Post by voyager on Jan 17, 2010 9:33:04 GMT -5
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Post by salmoneye on Jan 17, 2010 10:39:20 GMT -5
Another exce;;ent addition to the thread!
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