visible to the fish. For example, if the color indicated is non-
fluorescent gold on the muddy band, gold will be a very
effective color to use, but you can use either non-fluorescent
red or green and present colors that will also be highly
visible to the fish under those same fishing conditions. The
COLOR-C-LECTOR
®
allows the fisherman to be extremely
innovative in selecting the proper color and/or combinations
of colors that will be most visible to the fish at that particular
time of day, depth of water and water clarity.
FLUORESCENT COLOR SELECTION
Placed to the left of the three major color bands are six
fluorescent colors (green, blue, orange, yellow-orange,
chartreuse, and red-orange). After you have determined
which color band to read at an appropriate depth, allow the
number to stabilize. The color that the number matches will
be the most visible fluorescent color to the fish under those
specific conditions. If the color indicated is in the center of
the fluorescent colors, that color will be extremely visible to
the fish. However, if the color indicated is near the junction
of two fluorescent colors, example blue and chartreuse, a
multi-colored SPIKE-A- DELIC bait, with the two fluorescent
colors will be very effective.
COMMON MISTAKES
1.
Make sure you read the clarity of the water
accurately. Using the wrong color band will give
you the wrong color selection.
2.
Do not allow your boat to shade the probe when
you’re fishing in direct sunlight. Light penetration
is vital in determining the color.
3.
Check the COLOR-C-LECTOR
®
at least five times a
day, early morning, mid-morning, noon, mid-
afternoon, and late evening. If you move locations,
check each new location. Also, if you encounter
different colored water or change the depth you
are fishing, check for the most visible colors.
4.
If you’ve been catching fish on particular color for
a period of time and they suddenly quit biting,
recheck the COLOR-C-LECTOR
®
. Some subtle
changes in light penetration or water clarity may
have affected the fish’s ability to see that
particular color…and if they can’t see it they can’t
strike it.
COMBINING FLUORESCENT AND
NON-FLUORESCENT COLOR SELECTION
The COLOR-C-LECTOR
®
provides you information on both
non-fluorescent and fluorescent colors most visible to the
fish under all types of fishing conditions. With this
information,
one
can
combine
non-fluorescent
and
fluorescent colors for your selection of lures. When using
this approach to lure color selection, it is extremely important
to observe closely the number indicated on the appropriate
major color band. For example, if you are fishing in muddy
water and the color indicated is in the center of non-
fluorescent gold, the fluorescent color above gold on the
muddy band is chartreuse. However, if the number
indicated is centered on non-fluorescent gold and only at the
end or periphery of the fluorescent color chartreuse, gold
would be the most highly visible color, although chartreuse
would also be visible. If the number indicates non-
fluorescent green on the muddy band, the number would
also be centered on the fluorescent chartreuse color. In this
case, chartreuse would be the most visible, although shades
of non-fluorescent green would also be visible to the fish.
To combine the fluorescent and non-fluorescent colors,
select a lure with the combined colors, for example a spinner
bait with chartreuse and shades of green on either the
blade, head or skirt, or a multi-colored SPIKE-A-DELIC bait.
CAUTION:
Do not expose the COLOR-C-LECTOR
®
to direct sunlight for
extreme periods of time, and do not get water inside the unit.
Keep the COLOR-C-LECTOR
®
probe stored properly in the slot
in the back of the unit, avoiding direct sunlight when not in use.
Do not stretch the cable forcibly. Excessive stretching/ pulling
may damage the cable internally and cause malfunction
NOTE: Equipped with new battery saving switch.
(The switch automatically turns the unit off after 2 minutes.)
LIMITED ONE – YEAR WARRANTY
SPIKE-IT warrants this unit to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
During such one-year period, upon return of the unit, postage
prepaid to: 102 Railroad St. / P.O. Box 147, Brooklet, GA 30415,
along with dated proof of purchase, SPIKE-IT shall repair or
replace, at its option, the defective unit. SPIKE-IT shall not be
liable in any respect under this one-year warranty if the unit has
been repaired by others, or has been damaged by addition or
alteration of the unit, or otherwise misused or damaged in any
way. Damage that is determined to be of this nature will be
repaired at the consumer’s expense. There are no other
warranties expressed or implied. SPIKE-IT shall not be liable for
any consequential damages except to the extent required by
law.
TO RETURN MERCHANDISE UNDER WARRANTY:
1.
The complete unit should be returned.
2.
The unit should be packaged carefully to prevent
shipping damage.
3.
Return address must be printed on the package.
4.
Explanation of the problem, and dated proof of
purchase, must accompany the returned merchandise.
5.
The package must be insured by the consumer.
SPIKE-IT will not be responsible for shipping damages.
NOTE: If dated proof of purchase is not provided, the unit
will be handled as a return for service.
FOOT MARKER LABEL APPLICATION:
1.
Measure from top of probe to corresponding label
length.
2.
Apply label beginning with number (white) part of
label.
3.
Continue wrapping label around cord, ending with
clear part covering number.
OWNER’S MANUAL
COPYRIGHT
2004
DR.
LOREN
G.
HILL
COLOR-C-LECTOR
®
IS
A
REGISTERED
TRADEMARK
OF
DR.
LOREN
G.
HILL
AND
IS
LICENSED
BY
SPIKE-IT
OUTDOORS,
INC.
SPIKE- IT OUTDOORS, INC.
102 RAILROAD STREET / P.O. BOX 147
BROOKLET, GA 30415
www.ispikeit.com