Why would subdued colors work better than bright solid colors in clear water?

[Cane Pole]

You need to find your way out of New York and come visit me. I will treat you to some fish. If we can't catch any, well they come in a can at Krogers and there is always KFC.

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"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." - Henry David Thoreau

[Spoonminnow]

You need to find your way out of New York and come visit me. I will treat you to some fish. If we can't catch any, well they come in a can at Krogers and there is always KFC.

Maybe if you lived close to my bro-in-law in Hermitage. Bet you could teach me a thing or two! Bet 12" crappie are runts where you fish.

[Cane Pole]

I bet you would loose your bets.