color of kayaks

[Dalejam]

Does anyone here know for fact that certain color kayaks attract more bugs then others. i have read that Blue & red are the worst color for bugs.
 I own a sand dune color one , never had a bug issue but i want to purchase another one at paddlesport, i like the yellow for HIGH VISIBILITY  , so the boats will see me  . but i also like the red but i hear they attract bugs.

So i am willing to hear facts since this is a fishing club who would now better then the people who spend it on the water.


Be safe out there
Striper season soon 

[Hunter 2]

The more visible to boaters the better.  Not sure about the insect question.

[fluke - u]

  .. I would go with the high visibility Yellow, You could always buy bug repellent.  I haven't seen boat repellent yet ... 

[Dalejam]

GRENADE,  BUT YOU ONLY GET ONE SHOT.....

[fluke - u]

  .. Green is nice too....

[Hunter 2]

In certain weather conditions you Kayakers are hard to spot.   

[Dalejam]

maybe this would help

 

[Fishin Dude]

Yellow, it's all about being seen.

[IrishAyes]

Yellow, it's all about being seen.

Yes, and flotation devices. 

[Floatsup]

I have a red yak, but never been bothered by bugs. I don't fresh water fish in it, so can't really tell you if it's the color. Another thing too, I use a lot of live bait and keep that in a water tight container. I would think bait smell would play a bigger part on attracting the bugs.

Cheers M8's
T

[Surf Bird]

I have a yellow native manta ray12, before this I had an ok caper and a scrambler that were also yellow. No bugs and high visibility . When you look at kayaks at the show look at what jumps out at you (color) I choose yellow. I was at the show once , Native likes to show their kayaks in the green camo or green. See i'm yellow  .

[Dalejam]

i have two kayaks.
 a wilderness ride 11.5  sand color, no bug issues
a ocean kayak scrambelr orange color, no bug issues
looking at hobie bright ass yellow, so i will be seen by all, plus i always wear high fluorescent yellow or orange. hoping all boaters will see me.
i never go on the water without my PFD...

WHEN YOUR OUT THER LOOK FOR ME AND SAY HELLO

Dale

[Floatsup]

Dale
I see you.
Prepare to be boarded.
Just no Greenish beer. It's too warm.
Happy St Patz to all.

Cheers M8's
t

[Dalejam]

I pulled the trigger,
 Yellow it is.
I now own my third kayak, will be giving the wife my old one, my youngest got my ocean kayak scrambler

I have purchased a 2015 Hobie Outback.

Now all i need is it to STOP SNOWING  

Dale

[Floatsup]

Congrats on that bro. You may need a trailer, that thing is a ton. Nice Boat though. Good luck with that, have you named her yet.

[Hotrod]

 

[Dalejam]

Thanks rod,

Floats up thank you too, the funny thing is my Hobie outback weighs 82 lbs.

my wilderness ride 115 82 lbs

so they are the same just easier to get around in the water.

Yes i am looking at getting a small trailer, like harbor freight has so if the kids want to go i can put the 3 kayaks on the trailer.

spending time with my family is everything...
 

[Floatsup]

Kewl mate.
Just make sure you got your PFD's. Test em. Going out tomorrow. To test more stuffola. The child's that be may fit one year, but next your broke again. LOL 

[barrell]

Does anyone here know for fact that certain color kayaks attract more bugs then others. i have read that Blue & red are the worst color for bugs.
 I own a sand dune color one , never had a bug issue but i want to purchase another one at paddlesport, i like the yellow for HIGH VISIBILITY  , so the boats will see me  . but i also like the red but i hear they attract bugs.

So i am willing to hear facts since this is a fishing club who would now better then the people who spend it on the water.


Be safe out there
Striper season soon 

The only color I have ever heard attracts bugs is black. But they don't make black kayaks so don't worry about it. You seem to be shopping for a Hobie from the colors you are listing. In the hobie colors the blue is most visible with red second. The yellow color is visible but shows every little bit of dirt that you get on it and will be harder to see in whitecaps then blue and red. White kayaks almost disappear in whitecaps. As far as sales I sell a tractor trailer load of Hobies every year and sand is most popular with red and blue tied for second. Hardcore grizzly types like olive best. Olive is also my personal favorite.

[ped579]

When I bought my Hobie Quest as few years back at Paddlesport, Hobie reps were pushing the fact that color and bugs did matter.  I'm not sure but I have not had any problems with the sand color I have.  As far as color. it does not matter especially of the motor vessel is drunk.  I fly my day glow orange flag and hope and pray...

Happy Catching

Paul