![]() In the Scatter Rap® family – a Neustrom favorite, especially in the spring – natural-pattern baits with red/orange throats include Bluegill, Penguin and Smash in the Scatter Rap® Crank line. The Husky Jerk® family – another great choice for spring walleye and pike – features Glass Perch, Gold, Silver, Silver Blue, Tennessee Shad and Yellow Perch. ![]() In the venerable Shad Rap® line, there’s Bluegill, Holographic Shiner, Holographic Blue Shiner, Perch, Silver, Yellow Perch, Bleeding Olive Flash and Bleeding Original Shad. Many Rapala baits are available in natural patterns with orange and red throats or bellies. ![]() “Especially walleyes … and especially during the day.” “Because of the position of their eyes in their heads, they don’t necessarily dive down after a bait, they look up a little bit,” he says. That flash attracts predator fish like walleye and pike, which tend to attack baits from below, Neustrom explains. “It definitely gives that bait a different flash.” “A lot of anglers believe in orange or red on the underside of baits - whether it’s a throat burst or a full belly,” says Mark Fisher, Rapala’s Director of Field Promotions. “Natural-color minnow-profile baits are great in clear water, but I also really like something with a little bit of an orange or red throat or belly,” says Neustrom, a Freshwater Hall of Fame “Legendary Guide” and Rapala® pro. Walleye guide Tom Neustrom and bass pro Brandon Palaniuk are among them. But the most savvy anglers have additional tricks to get bit in gin-clear conditions. Most fishermen know to throw natural-pattern baits in clear water. Go Beyond The Basics For Clear-Water Bait Colors
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