Jighead color

[50bowhunter]

I have rarely used colored jigheads, usually I fish the plain lead heads. Am I really missing out or is the color of the soft plastic good enough? I know when things are good they will hit most anything but i'm talking for the average-below average days.

[Cray]

Just a opinion, I like the colored heads. I like to have some contrast in my colors. I have used the non painted heads and caught a lot of fish. I think it is as much a confidence thing as anything else.

[litewirehooker]

Many years ago fishermen bought a color selector to determine the best color jig to use.....must have been some research to determine color.....so yes, I like colored heads. My favorite are blaze orange, Chartruse, Pink, Red, White, and Black.

[crappielimits]

On tough days I think it helps! Do your own experiment.

["G"]

Just a opinion, I like the colored heads. I like to have some contrast in my colors. I have used the non painted heads and caught a lot of fish. I think it is as much a confidence thing as anything else.

[wademaster]

I've caught lots of fish with the plain lead heads and the super pricey painted with a lifelike eye. Like previously stated, take a few of each and form your own opinion. This is the best way to build confidence for future trips!

[broharrell]

I use painted heads, orange, pink, chartruse mainly, but carry black and red also. I have also caught many crappie on plain leadheads before using the painted jigs.

[shipahoy41]

Pink or Chartreuse will definitely put Crappie in your belly.

[Bytizawn]

A guy I fish with,,...allot, uses nothing but plain lead headed/ no color, jigs. I always use a chartreuse, or pink, or white, painted jig head. He always catches just as many and sometimes, (well, most times,,... in case he reads this ),,... more.

[JigginPoleJoe]

Just a opinion, I like the colored heads. I like to have some contrast in my colors. I have used the non painted heads and caught a lot of fish. I think it is as much a confidence thing as anything else.

X2,
Used to use lead, now I use color.
Nothing has seemed to change except I look cool now!