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Pautzke Bait · Preserved & Artificial Bait
Pautzke Fire Dye UV-Enhanced Bait Dye, 4 oz, Gold
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Options
Size: 4 oz
- 4 oz
- Item weight
- 0.25 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.89 x 2.05 x 1.73 inches
Quick take
UV-enhanced bait dye that colors live minnows and eggs to attract fish in freshwater and saltwater.
Best for
- Enhancing visibility of live minnow bait
- Egg presentations that need extra attraction
- Experiments with bait coloration and visibility
Skip if
- You use commercial dyed baits
- You prefer natural bait presentation
Strengths
- UV enhancement makes bait glow under certain light conditions
- Works on minnows, eggs, and various live baits
- Small 4 oz bottle lasts many bait applications
Trade-offs
- Artificial coloring may repel some natural-feeding fish
- Dye stains hands and clothes during application
- UV effect diminishes after several hours of use
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Pautzke Fire Dye UV-Enhanced Bait Dye, 4 oz | Color:Blue | Suits:— |
| Pautzke Fire Dye UV-Enhanced Bait Dye, 4 oz, Gold | Color:Gold | Suits:— |
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