Abalone lures come in a range of colors, from natural shell tones to bold blues, greens, and pinks. Each color has situations where it shines. Here is a simple guide to choosing.
Blue abalone
Blue is the most versatile abalone color. It looks natural in clear bluewater and imitates flying fish and other blue-backed bait. It is a strong choice for marlin, tuna, and wahoo.
Green abalone
Green abalone is a top choice for mahi and works well in greener, off-color water. It also matches baitfish like mackerel and pilchards.
Pink abalone
Pink stands out on overcast days and in low light. It is a popular color for mahi, blackfin tuna, and marlin.
Purple and dark abalone
Dark patterns create strong silhouettes at dawn, dusk, and in deeper water. Purple and black is a classic wahoo combination. See abalone lures in low light.
Natural and silver
Natural shell tones and silver-white patterns look like real baitfish bellies. They are good on bright days and for wary fish in clear water.
Quick chart
| Condition | Try |
|---|---|
| Clear blue water, sunny | Blue, natural, silver |
| Green water | Green, pink |
| Overcast | Pink, bright blue |
| Dawn, dusk, deep | Purple, black, dark blue |
By species
- Mahi: green, pink, blue
- Tuna: blue, purple, natural
- Wahoo: purple and black, dark blue
- Marlin: blue, pink, purple
Mix colors across your spread and let the fish decide. Shop K2Fishing's abalone lures in our offshore trolling lures collection.
