boat hull sky mural

Fishing a few local bass tournaments each year, I've heard quite a few anglers say with a surprising amount of surety, that they believe a boat bottom that doesn't match closely to the view a fish has from underwater will scare fish as it passes overhead in their vicinity. When shopping for a new boat, these guys will opt for a color they most think matches the fishes view. I dont really think the fish sees much more than a shadow cast by the boat as it passes over them, and probably not even that in deeper water where less light penetrates, but these gents are staunchly set and refuse to be swayed in their theory. Market to this crowd a fully rigged bass boat with standard shiny metal flake paint on the top side, and a full sky mural on the bottom complete with clouds and maybe even a few lazy w's for birds. It doesn't matter whether it actually works or not. If they think it works, the fisherman will have more confidence in his equipment and in his ability to catch fish. He's been sold a helpful product either way. There could be several options in this product line. Perhaps you fish alot of dead standing timber, choose the bottom that looks like a gigantic log floating by. maybe a huge clump of some kind of water dwelling grass, moss, lilly pads, etc. Whatever vegetation is most prevelant in your area. Again, does it make a difference to the fish? Nah. It's the confidence I'm selling.