The basic salmon colors are red, green, blue, white, chartreuse and purple. Mylar tape finishes include silver, gold, mirror and fishscale. Non reflective glow in the dark is also available. The most popular flasher colors are red, green and chartreuse. The best color flasher and lure to use will vary with water color and fish conditions.
Water color is very important.
It can vary from absolutely clear to green, brown or blue depending on silt and algae conditions. One flasher rule of thumb is to match the water color. In green water use green flashers. In blue water use blue or green and in brown water use red, white or purple. Most fishermen prefer the original.