Muddy water and worms.

[keithdog]

I find it odd that often in off colored water, many fisherman prefer to use natural colors, such as watermelon, green pumpkin and motor oil and so on. It seems to me these colors would be camoflauged in that kind of water. Like a deer hunter wearing camo in the woods.

[mikechell]

Originally Posted by keithdog

I find it odd that often in off colored water, many fisherman prefer to use natural colors, such as watermelon, green pumpkin and motor oil and so on. It seems to me these colors would be camoflauged in that kind of water.

"in off colored water, many fisherman prefer to use natural colors"
My opinion and conjecture:
The bait fish, and other prey, don't change colors just because the water gets murky. They aren't chameleons. So why change lure colors?
Fish caught from murky water are, in my experience, much lighter in color than any other water condition. So, the bait fish will be lighter, too.
Predators are on the lookout in murky water. Looking out for danger, since it can sneak up on them easier ... and looking out for food, since it can sneak up on those without being detected.
If you drop something into the water right in front of the bass, it needs to be natural looking ... otherwise, it might be danger.