Glow Fishing Lures Catch More Fish

Learn how glowing lures are simply catching more fish.
The foundational art of fishing will forever be the same but these days some fishermen are using new methods and equipment to reel in more fish. Advanced technology has improved traditional equipment markedly over the last number of years. Rods, reels, lures, and any other type of equipment is steadily improving making it easier for fishermen to catch more fish. One improvement that has proven itself advantageous is the glowing lure.

The secret behind a glowing lure is the light it is able to produce underneath the water. There are two types of glowing lures: those with photoluminescence, like a glow in the dark stick, and those with fluorescent pigments. Many fishermen are claiming great results with these lures from the attractiveness a glow type lure creates. Catching fish is exciting, so when casting out, everyone likes to have every advantage possible in order to be the fish's choice for a snack.

Why does a glowing lure produce better light than any of the colorful lures already in your tackle box you ask? Well, the answer lies in the basic principles of light. The colors that we see, regardless of the object, is the reflection of the sun's visible light rays. Thus, when we are looking at a red lure, the lure's pigments are absorbing all wavelengths except the red portion of the light spectrum. How does this apply to fishing? Well, the sun's rays are mostly reflected off of the surface of the water. The rays that are able to penetrate water diminish quickly and are sparse at regular fishing depths. Therefore, instead of a typical flashy lure at the surface, you are in reality fishing with a grey lure deep in the water; not a very attractive meal to most fish. The good news is that glowing lures are able to capitalize on the minimal light available to them by using ultraviolet light.

Lures that have been painted with photo luminescent paint are able to produce good contrast and bright flashes with a minimal amount of visible light. In fact, the photo luminescent paint is only seen in lower light conditions. In the boat these types of lures are not noticed, but under water they thrive because of the very low light conditions. The best glowing lures also have fluorescent pigments mixed into them when they are manufactured. This technique is used to produce flashes of color in higher light conditions. Thus, any way the light shines, a good glowing lure is going to be doing just that: glowing!

Fish are always on the look out for food that stands out or looks vulnerable. As previously mentioned many normal lures lose their color under water and become grey. This tends to blend in with the darker underwater conditions making that lure somewhat ineffective. However, glowing lures capitalize on low light conditions and tend to stand out and say, "Bite Me!" The bright oranges, blues, violets, yellows, and even greens create a huge contrast between the lure and its surroundings. This helps a fish take notice, and entices it to attack. In fact, many fish species have eyes that select these colors when searching for prey.

The bright colors and ability to stand out under water in dark conditions make glowing lures advantageous over a traditional lure. Those fishermen who have tried glowing lures tend to agree that they plain catch more fish.

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By rob tendick
Published: 12/2/2006