TX10-Lure Propeller – Black Color

Black is a surprisingly versatile and effective color for fishing lures, offering several distinct advantages in various conditions:   

1. High Contrast Silhouette:

• Against Bright Skies: When viewed from below by a fish looking up towards the bright surface, a black lure creates a strong, easily discernible silhouette. This contrast makes it stand out against the glare and sunlight, making it an easy target to spot.
• In Clear Water: Even in clear water, a black lure can provide a defined profile that predatory fish can track and identify.    
  
   
  
  

2. Mimicking Natural Prey:

• Nighttime Forage: Many aquatic creatures that fish feed on are dark or have dark profiles, especially during low-light conditions like dawn, dusk, or nighttime. Black lures can effectively imitate these nocturnal prey items.   
  
  
• Dark Baitfish: Some species of baitfish, crustaceans, and insects have dark coloration. A black lure can closely resemble these natural food sources.   
  
  

3. Effectiveness in Low Light and Murky Water:

• Low Visibility: While counterintuitive, black can be surprisingly effective in low-light conditions or stained/murky water. The strong silhouette it creates can be easier for fish to locate than lighter or more translucent colors that might blend into the dim surroundings.   
  
  
• Triggering Reaction Strikes: In murky water where visibility is limited, fish often rely on other senses like vibration and the sudden appearance of a contrasting object. A black lure moving through the water can provide that stark visual contrast that triggers a reaction strike.

4. Versatility and Mystery:

• Neutrality: Black can sometimes act as a neutral color that doesn't necessarily imitate one specific baitfish but simply presents a visible target.
• Intrigue: For reasons not fully understood, black lures can sometimes provoke strikes when other colors fail. It might present an element of mystery or appear as an unusual food source.

5. Subtle Presentation:

• Less Flash: Unlike bright or metallic lures, black absorbs light and offers a more subtle presentation. This can be advantageous in highly pressured waters where fish may be wary of flashy lures.

Specific Benefits for Topwater Lures (like the TX10):

• Strong Overhead Silhouette: When a fish is looking up at a topwater lure, a black one will stand out boldly against the sky.
• Night Fishing: Black is a go-to color for topwater fishing in the dark.   
  
  
• Drawing Attention in Choppy Water: The defined shape can be easier for fish to track in turbulent surface conditions.

In summary, while bright colors have their place, black fishing lures offer a unique set of benefits rooted in contrast, mimicking natural prey in specific conditions, and effectiveness in low visibility scenarios. For topwater lures like the TX10, the strong silhouette against the sky is a significant advantage.