Harrison Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Some of the best marketing campaigns are found in the Fishing/Outdoor world. I've gone for a couple. I admit, I bought a "Frog" rod once, because it said frog on it. Also, I have the same topwater lures with different colour tops, but with the same colour underside. Edited June 29, 2011 by Harrison
fishnsled Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Also, I have the same topwater lures with different colour tops, but with the same colour underside. Same here but it's because they were on sale, didn't really care about the colours as they were all the same on the underside. I've never bought a Banjo minnow or the flying lure but have certainly bought into other pitches. I was out fished by the flying lure one day though.... It's not so much about catching fish after all, it's about catching the fisherman, they are the ones with the cash.
Harrison Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Posted June 29, 2011 What about the red hook phenomenon...
Headhunter Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Fill, I wish you would keep your "snow" to yerself... it's making it pretty cold out today, ya know! HH
Harrison Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Posted June 29, 2011 Same here but it's because they were on sale, didn't really care about the colours as they were all the same on the underside. Problem was I did care what was on the top. Amazing how things change, now I'll out fish alot of guys with Dollaramma lures. IF you don't believe me, bet me!
asdve23rveavwa Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 What about the red hook phenomenon... I have to admit I still buy the majority of my replacement hooks in red.
bushart Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 3 words from 35 years ago Popeil Pocket Fisherman
bigcreekdad Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 I'm finally going to admit it.....I fell for the Banjo Minnow. Babe Winkleman endorsed it....that should have been my first warning indication.
Spiel Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 What about the red hook phenomenon... Never bought into that one, never saw the point.
kuhaman Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 I got the banjo minnows too. Never did try them. Also got my son the rocket fishn rod( i think thats what it was called) He never did use it.
jedimaster Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 I have several application specific rods. Whenever he new gizmo comes out I can't help myself. Clackin cranks, xraps, red hooks, banjo minnow. I am proud to announce that I have not yet bought a wave spin.
umKthxbye Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 I don't know, the red hooks seem to catch more for me. The fish always hits the red one and not the black one on my crank baits. Ive done the same test Dave Mercer did with red on the front then change it to the back. Red is also the first color to disappear the deeper you go, not sure if that is a reason though since I don't more then 10 feet deep on most cranks.
Grimace Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 The red does not disappear it just ceases to be red. It would look like a grey or black. It does not go invisible.
cjgraham Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Red my seem to immitate a "bleeding fish" it holds some validity.
jedimaster Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 yep, red turns grey deep under water. I like the red hooks because I think it looks like blood or damage to a body. Thats my theory and I am sticking to it.
mercman Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 i got sucked into the lures with lites in them
Harrison Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) i got sucked into the lures with lites in them Oh ya.. the Stobes I think they were called. I also bought and used some "CAMO" flourocarbon once about 9 yrs ago. Edited June 29, 2011 by Harrison
Rod Caster Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 The red hooks don't rust, which is nice. I fell for store bought worm harnesses and wire leaders... Then realized I could make them myself for a tenth of the cost.
bushart Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Gullible Anonymous Hi, My name is Bushart and I've been a red hook user for 10 years now.
solopaddler Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Just out of curiosity, how do you guys know for an absolute fact that red can't be seen in deep water? When that claim is made are you talking about the human eye or from a fishes perspective? How does anyone really know what a fish sees? I've always found those types of statements funny.
mercman Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Phil.....get rid of that pic. I cant look at it with out coffee all over myself
asdve23rveavwa Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Just out of curiosity, how do you guys know for an absolute fact that red can't be seen in deep water? When that claim is made are you talking about the human eye or from a fishes perspective? How does anyone really know what a fish sees? I've always found those types of statements funny. My main reason for using the red hooks was that the Eagle Claw lazer sharp trebles I purchased the first time happened to be red. I found that my catch ratio went way up, compared to factory hooks on Cleos especially. So I've just stuck with it. Whether or not I'm hooking more fish...don't know. Yeah the "fish sees" statements are always good ones, but, I get the biggest kick out of the "pretty" topwater baits. Like the fish are jumping in the air to check out your lures Edited June 29, 2011 by FRANKIE65
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