Choosing the right lure color is one of the keys to successful fishing, especially when using soft plastic lures. Use the selection table below according to fishing conditions, and your chances of converting a bite into a predator catch will increase.
| 🐟 Conditions | 🌊 Water Clarity | 🌞 Lighting | 📏 Depth | 🎨 Recommended Lure Colors | 💡 Explanation | |
| 1️⃣ Shallow water, sunny | Clear | Sunny | 0–2 m | Red, orange, gold, copper | Bright colors are clearly visible near the surface and imitate an injured baitfish. | |
| 2️⃣ Shallow water, cloudy | Clear or slightly murky | Cloudy | 0–2 m | Fluorescent yellow, lime, white, black | Contrast improves visibility in lower light conditions. | |
| 3️⃣ Medium depth | Clear | Sunny | 3–5 m | Green, lime, yellow, pearl, silver | Natural and cool tones remain visible in these conditions. | |
| 4️⃣ Medium depth | Murky | Cloudy | 3–5 m | Acid green, black with glitter, fluorescent yellow | Acid colors stand out better in murky water. | |
| 5️⃣ Deep water | Clear | Any | 5–8+ m | Blue, light blue, white, fluorescent lime | Warm colors fade at depth, while cooler tones remain more visible. | |
| 6️⃣ Deep water | Dark / peat-stained | Cloudy / twilight | 5–8+ m | Black, purple, dark blue, red and black | A strong silhouette stands out better against the water background. | |
| 7️⃣ River with current | Slightly murky | Variable | 1–4 m | Orange, gold, lime, red and yellow | Contrasting and reflective colors work well in moving water. | |
| 8️⃣ Lake, still water | Clear | Sunny | 2–5 m | Silver, green, yellow, pearl | Natural colors look more realistic in clear still water. | |
| 9️⃣ Evening / morning | Any | Low light | 0–5 m | Black, purple, dark green, white | These colors provide maximum contrast in low light. | |
| 🔟 Murky water after rain | Very murky | Cloudy | 0–3 m | Acid yellow, orange, black, red and white | Bright colors and strong contrast help pike notice the lure. | |
