Kayak Colors

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Angh

Hey everybody,
So I am new to this whole sport and after borrowing kayaks for a few trips I have decided to make the investment . I'm looking at the Malibu Stealth 14 and am wondering how much of a factor color is. Is it true that brighter colors spook fish and attract sharks? I have heard those rumors but I also think that a bright color would be safer around large boats. What do you all think?

Personally I like bright colors, easier to be seen by boaters. I have seen great fish caught from all colors of boats. Go with what you will like more.

[StinkyMatt]

Pink is really HOT for trout!




I know that RAINBOW colored kayaks catch a LOT of fish......ask Ful Rac...he has one.




Seriously....I dont think that the fish care. The safety/ visibility by boaters part of a bright colored kayak, that makes perfect sense.



Have fun shopping.

[skiptomyzoo]

Discovery has two videos addressing similar that I saw a while back.

That said I am sure there have been tests by others as well.

Anyhow for them, yellow seems to be the only conclusive thing on attracting them (as it was in both tests).


Personally I would think the bigger factor to account for is being spotted by other boaters.

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Pink is really HOT for trout!




I know that RAINBOW colored kayaks catch a LOT of fish......ask Ful Rac...he has one.




Seriously....I dont think that the fish care. The safety/ visibility by boaters part of a bright colored kayak, that makes perfect sense.



Have fun shopping.

Not only is pink great for trout I also have heard that it's the only color in the spectrum that will detour a GWS