mrbass Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I don't have and cant afford a old one of these baits. Can somebody give me a clue of to what color those sides are. redish brown? pinkish brown?The back in pics looks to be green as well as stripes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretcher66 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 looks like a pinkish (pepto bismo) body with green back and stripes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarverGLX Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I posted a paint schedule on bbc a while back. http://www.bbcboards.net/rod-building-tackle-making/439379-wiggle-wart-missouri-craw-copies.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jonister Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 What's so special about this color? I've heard it talked about a lot. I only have experience fishing wiggle warts for salmon and steelhead and have never thought they may work for other things. I do like the color though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshaker Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I've seen the original in sealed packages go for $100+ many times. Personally, I just don't get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I have two of the old suspending warts in red crawfish. The catch fish. I don't know why...yet! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAWGFAN Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 What color did Storm paint the belly on these baits? I haven't been able to find a picture that really shows it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarverGLX Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 What color did Storm paint the belly on these baits? I haven't been able to find a picture that really shows it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarverGLX Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 What's so special about this color? I've heard it talked about a lot. I only have experience fishing wiggle warts for salmon and steelhead and have never thought they may work for other things. I do like the color though. I'm not really sure but I think it's kind of a ozark regional cult following. It will work other places though. Maybe the fish just don't see a whole lot of pepto colored baits or had an upset stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 That pepto color looks like a molting crawdad to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltwater Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Sticking my nose in here... Red is the shotest wavelength of light. Water absorbs/filters it first even in crystal clear water. A few feet down and red becomes gray. That is why Red Snappper are red, it is actually camoflage. And there is still an arguement on what fish can see what colors and if they see ultraviolet. WOW fishing is tough, I know.......that's why it is called; "Fishing not Catching". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonister Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks guys, that sheds a little light on this. I understand the red thing now too, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I don't have and cant afford a old one of these baits. Can somebody give me a clue of to what color those sides are. redish brown? pinkish brown?The back in pics looks to be green as well as stripes I saw some ads claiming pre-Rapala warts for less than $10 on Ebay the other day. I don't have any way of being certain if the sellers even know what they're talking about so "caveat emptor ". These particular warts were not the more popular colors so maybe they're right. If your looking for lures to repaint they may be worth checking out. Just be sure of what your buying before you make the purchase. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltshaker Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Ben, $10 is about a normal number for a Pre-Rapala "off" color. I've bought several on feEbay with my limit set at $10.50. Some of them are new...just not "good" colors. But, what do I care? I'm gonna strip 'em, anyway. I've repainted and sold several of the ones I bought but not for any astronomical amount of money. I can't seem to master those cartoonish craw patterns that really bang. I do know that a clear lip will cost ya more money. I bought a lot of 6 from this one seller and only 2 of the lures were stamped "Wiggle Wart" on the underside of the lip. I contacted him and we squared up. If it reads "Storm" (or nothing at all)....it ain't the real deal...unless, of course, the letterin' has worn off. The sound difference will not wear off, however. Like so many other things...I just had to try 'em to see what the fuss was all about. I'm good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
