suit and fins color, does it matter ?

[Ahmed Yahya]

Hi
does the suit or fins color matter at all ? is there any particular color to avoid because it scares fish away or attracts sharks may be ?

 

[mick allein III]

I would think it depends on the type of diving. I dive colder water with limited viz. I have bright yellow fins so people can see me

 

[Zeagle Eagle]

I think it does. When I wear yellow fins I seem to attract fish bites. Even had a moray get me one day. I have only ever worn a black shorty; so, I don't know about that.

 

[flareside]

Can't say about the fish but if you can get your dive buddy to wear something in a #18 gray, it'll sure help you with your white balance.

 

[crabbyfiddler]

Can't say about the fish but if you can get your dive buddy to wear something in a #18 gray, it'll sure help you with your white balance.

 

[Ahmed Yahya]

I think it does. When I wear yellow fins I seem to attract fish bites. Even had a moray get me one day. I have only ever worn a black shorty; so, I don't know about that.

i have a pair of blue fins and it attracts sohal surgeon's bites as well. i am not sure but may be its not the color , may the fish is just in a bad mood

i take it that there is no favorite or forbidden color when it comes to underwater photography, what do you think ?

 

[WarrenZ]

The Navy quit using yellow life jackets after finding out that sharks like the yum yum yellow color.

 

[sphyrnidus]

Get red fins, as they are faster. That applies to motorcycles too, so it must be true

 

[Hickdive]

Do you prefer to look like James Bond or Ronald McDonald?

 

[Oldbear]

I think colors are more for human's personal preferences, not nature's responses.

My GF is all about purple. Her fly fishing reel, rod ascent thread, rod case vest and fishing hat are all purple. Most days she will out fish me. Her dive mask, 3mm & 5mm booties, gloves, BCD, rash guards, wetsuits, and fins are all purple.