Chartreuse Tail vs Natural: Does Chartreuse REALLY Catch More Fish?

“If it ain’t chartreuse, it ain’t no use.” You’ve probably heard that phrase if you’ve fished inshore long enough, but does it actually hold up? In this video, Coach Pat runs a side-by-side on-water test comparing two identical lures with one key difference: one has a chartreuse tail and the other does not. To remove as many variables as possible, he alternates every three casts using the same rod, reel, line, leader, rigging, and angler. The test starts on speckled trout and later shifts to redfish under different conditions, including changes in wind, light, depth, and water clarity. The goal is simple: see if chartreuse actually produces more bites, more fish, or bigger fish. Key Takeaways: A controlled chartreuse tail vs natural lure color test compares identical soft plastic lures to isolate whether color alone affects bites Real-world inshore fishing conditions show why lure color debates often overlook a more important factor that drives success Highlights how trout and redfish behavior can shift based on depth, water clarity, wind, and fishing pressure Demonstrates why constantly changing or buying new lure colors doesn’t always solve slow days on the water Coach Pat walks through what actually mattered during this on-water fishing experiment, without relying on theory Do you think this changes anything about how you view chartreuse tails, or are they still a must-have for you? Drop your thoughts below. Unlock the full Salt Strong system, including Smart Fishing Spots, in-depth fishing education, and major tackle savings, for about $0.27 per day: https://info.saltstrong.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=experiment&utm_content=articles/chartreuse-tail-vs-natural-lure-test&utm_term=01-15-26-po-Z6WdoPQRbro