The Best Colour Grub For Bream Fishing

When fishing for bream, choosing the right color for soft plastic grubs can make a world of difference in your success on the water. Bream are known for being selective feeders, often influenced by factors like water clarity, light conditions, and the surrounding environment. While it’s essential to consider local conditions and experiment to find what works best, certain colours have proven themselves as top choices among serious bream anglers. Among these, bloodworm and motor oil are particularly popular due to their versatility and effectiveness across a wide range of conditions & locations in Australia

Bloodworm: 

Bloodworm is a top choice for many bream anglers because it closely resembles a natural food source that bream frequently encounter. Bloodworms and other small invertebrates are common in estuary and coastal environments where bream are often found. This natural colour blends well in clear water, making it less likely to spook cautious bream but still attractive enough to trigger their feeding instincts. Bloodworm-colored grubs typically have reddish, brownish, or dark pink hues, creating a lifelike appearance that bream find hard to resist. This colour works exceptionally well in areas with sandy or muddy bottoms, as it mimics small organisms found in these environments, such as the Bloodworm which the colour is named after.

When fishing in clearer waters or on bright days, a bloodworm-coloured grub can give you a more natural presentation, which is especially helpful when bream are feeding more selectively. It can also be effective in deeper waters, where light penetration affects the way colours appear. Bloodworm colours have the right balance of subtlety and visibility, making them a staple in many anglers' tackle boxes.

Motor Oil: 

Motor oil-coloured grubs are another go-to choice for bream, as they perform well in various conditions and water types. Motor oil colors have a unique combination of dark and iridescent hues, often shifting between shades of green, brown, and orange, depending on the light. This colour’s versatility makes it a popular choice because it can resemble different types of bait, from prawns to small fish, that bream regularly feed on.

One of the significant advantages of motor oil-coloured grubs is their effectiveness in murky or stained water, where visibility is lower. The darker tone provides a solid silhouette against the water, making it easier for bream to detect the lure. Additionally, the subtle flash that motor oil colours can produce often entices bream to strike, even if they are initially wary. Motor oil is particularly effective in low-light situations, such as early morning or late afternoon, and in estuaries or rivers where the water tends to be more discolored.

At Blako, we offer motor oil-coloured grubs, as well as several variations that include both lighter and darker tones. The darker motor oil variations are excellent for stained or low-light conditions, as they create a strong silhouette that stands out. Meanwhile, the lighter versions are great for clear water or sunny conditions, where a softer, less intrusive presentation can be more successful. This range allows anglers to adapt to changing conditions and find the best match for that day’s fishing.

Choosing the Right Colour Based on Conditions

Ultimately, the best colour choice will depend on the conditions you’re fishing in. In murky or low-light environments, darker colours like standard or darkened motor oil can be advantageous. Clear water or bright days may call for lighter colours, allowing your lure to blend in naturally without standing out too much. Experimenting with these colours and adjusting them to suit your environment will give you an edge in targeting bream effectively.

For bream anglers looking to add to their tackle box, having a selection of bloodworm and motor oil grubs in various shades is essential. At Blako, we understand the importance of quality and variety, which is why we offer these proven colours and multiple versions to help you make the most of your time on the water. Whether you’re targeting bream in a sandy estuary, a muddy river, or rocky coastal areas, our colour range will help you optimize your approach and enhance your fishing experience.