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- Pautzke Fire Dye – Blue 4 oz
- Pautzke Fire Dye – Chartreuse 4 oz
- Pautzke Fire Dye – Gold 4 oz
- Pautzke Fire Dye – Pink 4 oz
- Pautzke Fire Dye – Red 4 oz
Why these fit
These are bait dyes, not lures, so the main “qualities” are visibility, flash, and bait enhancement. Pautzke Fire Dye – Chartreuse 4 oz and Pautzke Fire Dye – Pink 4 oz are strong when you want a brighter presentation in mixed or stained water. Pautzke Fire Dye – Blue 4 oz and Pautzke Fire Dye – Gold 4 oz lean into UV flash and visibility for salmon-steelhead, inshore, and offshore bait setups. Pautzke Fire Dye – Red 4 oz is a good all-around option for adding color to live or prepared bait, including eggs and small baitfish.
Technique notes
Soak eggs, herring, shrimp, prawns, minnows, sardines, or anchovies before fishing. Use shorter soaks for a lighter tint and longer soaks for a stronger color. This is best as a bait-prep step before you fish, then present the bait naturally on your normal rig.
When to switch
Switch to an actual lure, jig, or soft bait if you need to cover water, fish deeper structure, or trigger reaction bites without using bait. If fish are ignoring dyed bait, try a different color, a fresher bait, or a more natural presentation.
