So ever since a couple years ago, it has been very common for some anglers to integrate specific colors like red into their tackle such as with hooks and line.
So i figured i would make a quick and to-the-point writeup about red fishing line and the additive of color into our terminal tackle/line in fishing.
For this write-up, i have done research not only from fishing aspects, but also from what people have learned about colors underwater in other hobbies and professions such as underwater photography.
First off i should review two common myths that people refer to when they are on the subject of red or colored fishing line
=========== red = blood ==============
Bass do not see red and immediatly think blood.
Their lower primative brain functions do not work that well.
And bass or other fish in general do not immediately tie different colors to specifics like danger or blood like us humans do
however Bass have been said to bein able physically to see colors the same way as humans, but due to them being in water, they experience them differently, which leads me to the fading (not disappearance) of color in water.
==== Color absorbtion and refraction makes my line color disappear.=======
absorbtion and fading of color in water due to wavelength properties.
science says that due to the ability of the colors that move in larger wavelenths
colors in the light spectrum fade to a greyish color at different depths when there is a lack of white light
therefore as white light is added or is more present (sun/flashlight) colors are more appearant.
Colors fade in depths of water but DO NOT dissappear.
Colors rather turn to a faded grey color
as far as the mentioned depths goes, a decent depth reference may be.
red ~15' - 30'
orange ~25' - 45'
yellow ~35' - 60'
green ~70'- 80'
blue ~100'
purple ~120'
However, all these depths depend on the color, clarity, and other properties of the specific body of water (fresh/salt).
But something else to consider when talking about fishing line color may be subjects like When anglers use green line, it is because they are matching the environment, rather than saying water and light makes their line DISAPPEAR completely.
Therefore before i move onto reviewing the specific red-colored line in question, i would suggest making a line color choice based on the specific environment you are fishing in rather than picking a single color because everyone says its invisible.
and another topic i found in my reasearch worth mention is the fact that many whom use high-visibility colored line actually use a fluorocarbon leader at the end of their line. Why? because color fades, not disappears.
CAJUN RED fishing line-
for bass fishing? hell no.
supposably this line was originally intended for Catfishing.
When you look on many different catfish forums, the only things they talk about when on the subject of this line are
-high visiblity above water
-high tensile strength
-High memory problems
they make no reference too low vis properties underwater, mainly because
A. the low-vis properties arent anything spectacular
B. Catfish are not shy when it comes to line color
But again, this review is to inform bass fishermen,so on the grounds of using this line for bass fishing i would have to again say "this is not something you should waste your time with"
Disadvantage wise? well...
A. i already have told that the color red gives you no advantage when it comes to bass thinking your line is a blood trail. So the addition of color to a line that could already be clear should hurt more than it helps for bass anglers.
B. This company advertises a "low memory" wiht this line, but as i have seen myself, and what ive seen others say, the line has a lot of memory, and looks like a stretch slinky as it unspools from both baitcasters and spinning reels.
Advantages?
A. This line is STRONG. at the time when i was testing it, if i got a snag, most times i had no choice but to take out my knife to get free.
B. Its cheap. at about $5 a spool from W-mart, the price makes it some of the cheapest.
So what would i suggest using this line for?
A. Catfishing
B. Line backing
C. Deep water fishing or fishing with a flourocarbon leader
but i would like to say, in no way am i an expert, rather i have done much reasearch and have done testing on my own, which leads me to the conclusions which i have written above.
so take what i have said and use it if you would like, but remember, alot of times in bass fishing your success is based on your confidence in your equipment which translates into better presentation, and maybe more fish.
best of luck,
Mark
