i tend to put firetiger and natural perch pattern in the same boat when it comes to color choices. both are quite similar with firetiger being more obnoxious and triggering an aggressive response and perch bringing out the more finicky or seasoned fish that want something very natural. with that said, my tackle box contains more firetiger cranks than perch pattern ones by a margin of 14:2. the perch ones spend nearly all of their time collecting dust in the tray because i only really ever use them in SUPER clear water. because the two patterns are so similar, the firetiger is my choice in dingy water, stained water, at night, or at dawn.

sometimes i think that i might over analyze what baits i use. when it comes to choosing between perch or firetiger, i go with firetiger because more fish should be able to see it. what are your thoughts?