teamlobudget Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hey Guys, wondering if anyone can help me on matching the color of the Strike King Green Gizzars shad. I have done a search and can't find much on it. Using mostly createx and wicked paints right now but open to suggestions on different ones. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 The picture I saw of one looks like they shot a coat of pearl over the whole bait, and then added a blue-green scale pattern over the back and upper shoulders. If you go slow and remember that green is really just blue and yellow, I think you should be able to come close by shooting the scales first with a sky blue transparent color, if they have one, and then mist over that with transparent yellow until you get the shade of green you want. Play around on a piece of white PVC pipe until you get the color mix you like, and then take it to your lure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamlobudget Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Never thought about the PVC idea for trying colors. That will work great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 The one I just looked at sure looks like Sepia in some form either with a slight tint of green or strait up. Sepia is a createx wicked color take a look at Dakotalakestackle on you tube and view his Tennessee shad you can see him use the Sepia on that bait, I just picked up a bottle but haven't had time to experiment. http://img.tacklewarehouse.com/new_product/SKKVDHC-GGS-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Gon2long, That does look like there is a muddy pink pass on the side of that lure. I'll take your word for it being Sepia. I just looked at several different Strike King cranks with the Green Gizzard Shad finish, and they are all different from one another. Maybe that's a sign that an exact match isn't necessary, or even possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 That's funny mark I was thinking the same thing everyone that I looked at were different, but that sepia is a very versatile color and in the natural tone line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamlobudget Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 After looking you make a good point. None of the ones I have look alike. The one I have been using a lot have more of the green pearl look on the sides shot over a clear blank. I will try the sepia for the back. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Try reducing it a bit its a little dark straight up or pull way back from the bait and fade slowly, let us know how you make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Digital images can vary quite a bit when viewed on the internet. The exact same image can look completely different from one monitor to the next as well. A lot depends on what type of monitor your using and how it's calibrated. The only way to get a positive match is to have the particular lure your wanting to duplicate in your hand. And even then there can be slight differences in how the paint is mixed and applied from one batch of baits to the next. In my opinion the best you can hope for is to experiment with the paint and find something that you like and that catches fish. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
