Holographic Vs Solid Colored

The development of holographic foil and it’s subsequent introduction into the fishing industry in order to create a lifelike appearance in all types of fishing lures has been an overwhelming success. There is no question that holographic foil has a reflective look that appears to mimic a living life form. It’s ability to stand out from it’s surroundings is unique and it has an almost indescribable ability to duplicate the essence of life.

 It’s ability to create reflective flash is most certainly a benefit in catching the attention of predator fish and virtually anyone who watches TV has seen the brilliant sparkles a school of bait fish creates. It is also obvious that holographic foil has been enormously effective in catching fisherman. Holographic lures have become a dominant part of the fishing lure industry. The question is, do holographic lures catch fish better than just plain ordinary lures that use glitter, paint or are solid colored? Does using a holographic lure increase the number of fish you will catch?

I think the answer is, either no one really knows or it depends on where, how, when and what type of lure you use. I talk to hundreds of fisherman every year and get constant feedback from fisherman on what their favorite colors are, what size bait they use and the various methods the use. What I find is, that there is great agreement about what works the best.

Banjo started selling it’s first holographic minnows just recently and I have had little feedback because of that, however, I also must admit that I have not personally fished the holographic minnows very much and honestly do not have an educated valid opinion.

I really like the holographic look, the look has captured me as well as millions of other fisherman, but the secret of the original Banjo Minnow, as well as every subsequent model improvement has been in it’s realistic look and lifelike movement. Holographic foil is very stiff and when it is impregnated into soft plastic it stiffens the bait. This does make it more difficult to get as much movement from a holographic minnow as one can get from a solid plastic bait. Does the great look of the holographic minnow overcome the reduced ability to create great swimming action? That is a good question. I don’t know.

Like most fisherman, I get stuck on what works and the regular soft solid color baits have always worked for me. I’d love to hear your opinion, maybe I’ll learn something.

Wayne Hockmeyer

Originator of the Banjo Minnow