Kayak Colors - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fiskadoro · 01-31-2014, 10:46 AM

Fish effected by color?

You think that might be the case?

makobob · 01-31-2014, 10:49 AM

If it wiggles it will get bit!!!!

ctfphoto · 01-31-2014, 10:55 AM

I have a red kayak, very visible. My six year old son has a green kayak, almost invisible on the water, not a safe choice if you want to be seen.

dmrides · 01-31-2014, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctfphoto

I have a red kayak, very visible. My six year old son has a green kayak, almost invisible on the water, not a safe choice if you want to be seen.

Sooo.....

...you don't like your kid?

TJones · 01-31-2014, 06:28 PM

not sure what season or episode, but they go into detail about sharks being attracted to certain colors . primarily red and yum yum yellow . the military has even done extensive research on this topic . obviously these two colors are probably safer due to the fact that you can be seen better . so there are trade offs . i would not recommend these colors at malibu .

. i think it is a safe bet that the military does not use yellow pfd's anymore .

Angh · 02-01-2014, 06:40 AM

Thanks a bunch for the input guys, I thought about it some more and, specifically evolution, decided white was the color I wanted. I may need to put a flag up, however. But white seems like it would blend in with the surface a little better. So wish my luck on my first trip out

easyday · 02-02-2014, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJones

not sure what season or episode, but they go into detail about sharks being attracted to certain colors . primarily red and yum yum yellow . the military has even done extensive research on this topic . obviously these two colors are probably safer due to the fact that you can be seen better . so there are trade offs . i would not recommend these colors at malibu .

. i think it is a safe bet that the military does not use yellow pfd's anymore .

WE still use yellow..........

chxh8me · 02-03-2014, 08:03 AM

I am on my second yellow kayak, and spend most of my time in Malibu. Haven't gotten eaten yet. I'll repost in here again if I'm still alive after this coming summer.

Even if you have a white kayak, I'm pretty sure it's still going to cast a dark silhouette.

Unless you go this route:
http://www.mediabuydesign.com/underw...ifications.htm

01-31-2014, 10:49 AM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	If it wiggles it will get bit!!!! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

01-31-2014, 06:28 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	check out shark week not sure what season or episode, but they go into detail about sharks being attracted to certain colors . primarily red and yum yum yellow . the military has even done extensive research on this topic . obviously these two colors are probably safer due to the fact that you can be seen better . so there are trade offs . i would not recommend these colors at malibu . . i think it is a safe bet that the military does not use yellow pfd's anymore .

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01-31-2014, 10:46 AM	#1
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	Fish effected by color? You think that might be the case?

01-31-2014, 10:55 AM	#3
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I have a red kayak, very visible. My six year old son has a green kayak, almost invisible on the water, not a safe choice if you want to be seen.

02-01-2014, 06:40 AM	#6
Angh Junior Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 7	Thanks a bunch for the input guys, I thought about it some more and, specifically evolution, decided white was the color I wanted. I may need to put a flag up, however. But white seems like it would blend in with the surface a little better. So wish my luck on my first trip out

02-03-2014, 08:03 AM	#8
chxh8me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Thousand Oaks Posts: 182	I am on my second yellow kayak, and spend most of my time in Malibu. Haven't gotten eaten yet. I'll repost in here again if I'm still alive after this coming summer. Even if you have a white kayak, I'm pretty sure it's still going to cast a dark silhouette. Unless you go this route: http://www.mediabuydesign.com/underw...ifications.htm