Red is always good for me in the winter even in clear lakes....it's also good in lakes that have crawfish that have more of a green/red color to them at times...That is the color pattern on this bait.. there are times that red will out fish chartreuse for me in stained to slightly muddy water no matter the season.................I guess it comes down to throwing and having confidence in it....I still believe that the mental part of catching fish consistantly is vital.....I know that when I have a lot on my mind my productivity heads south quickly and i should have saved my gas money.........Rick