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#20 · Lure colour · 2026-09-19

Which Classic Lure Colour Do Bass Really Prefer?

When three classic lure colours are fished in clear water, do the bass show a measurable preference?

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White caught 9 bass. Khaki caught 2 and Mackerel caught 2.

BassLureFish field video #20. One recorded session or video overview is not proof of a universal fishing rule.

Lures: Ebbrox Titan ShadColours: White; Khaki; MackerelWater clarity: ClearTide: NeapWeather: Bright sunshineWind: Light northerly
Test context and provenance
ArchiveVideo #20 · 22 available long forms
Published on YouTube2026-09-19
Duration25:27
Evidence typeOriginal filmed session / field notes
SpeciesEuropean sea bassOriginal BassLureFish field notes
LuresEbbrox Titan ShadOriginal BassLureFish field notes
ColoursWhite; Khaki; MackerelOriginal BassLureFish field notes
ConditionsClear water · neap tide · bright sun · light northerly windOriginal BassLureFish field notes
Water clarityClearOriginal BassLureFish field notes
TideNeapOriginal BassLureFish field notes
WeatherBright sunshineOriginal BassLureFish field notes
WindLight northerlyOriginal BassLureFish field notes
Commercial disclosure for this test. Toby is an Ebbrox brand ambassador. Ebbrox supplies lures and BassLureFish may earn a small commission through its affiliate arrangement. The score shown here is the recorded field result. Full disclosure

What we tested

Three Ebbrox Titan Shad colours—White, Khaki and Mackerel—were compared during the same session.

What this session suggests

In this clear, bright, neap-tide session, white separated strongly from the two natural patterns. It is a result to repeat, not a universal colour rule.

What this does not prove

Colour order, local fish behaviour and changing micro-conditions can affect a small field sample. The result is specific to the session.

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Does lure colour really make a difference when bass fishing?

Anglers have strong opinions about which colours work best, so we decided to test them properly. Some even say when bass are feeding it doesn’t matter what lure you put in front of them. Same water, same conditions, same lure — our three favourite colours — and we let the fish decide.

We used the brand NEW Ebbrox Titan Shad throughout the test, changing only the colour so we could make the comparison as fair as possible.

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A shout out to Tom on Trident Charters out of Mudeford. A superb charter operation, great company and some fantastic fishing — Tom will put you on the bass on almost every day of the season. https://www.tridentcharters.co.uk

No brand bias. No predetermined winner. Just a real-world fishing test to see whether lure colour actually matters.

Which colour would you have backed before watching — and did the result surprise you?

#BassFishing #LureFishing #Fishing #SeaBass #LureColour

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@BassLureFish They are used for shallow water tralling mostly in lakes for Zander, they allow you to trall taking your line out to the sides away from your prop. when a fish takes they release and slide down your line to the start of your trace. You can fish up to 3 lines each side

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