I don't think color is a big deal....Here's why I use black...in the 1980s when I moved to FL..a fellow in a church I was visiting kept a journal on his bass he caught..he had over a 1000 for the year. I ask what lure..He said a Mann's blackberry worm..I bought some
And did very well.

Last year the local Bass Masters took a vote of their 100 plus members..and black won hands down..

So..I jumped on the band wagon and glad I have