With all three categories covered, you'll be able to effectively fish anywhere bass live. The Color Code Modern crankbaits are sort of like modern automobiles. A good rule of thumb here is don't be suckered by flashy hues and wild illusions. The best crankbait colors are those that simulate the predominant forage species available in a given reservoir system. Shad, sunfish and crawfish are the primary sources of food for bass in East Texas.
Productive colors can vary from one day to the next, even on the same lake.
That's why it's so important to test the water with an assortment of lure colors before you rule out an area completely. You can wear the fish out with a certain bait one day, then come back the next and not get a bit on that bait. I won't waste a lot of time throwing one color if I don't start catching fish pretty quick. I'll experiment with different colors until I find the one they want. To speed the lure-swapping process, Rogers likes to use a snap swivel on his main line.