I'm beating a dead horse. I don't bullshit about fishing. If you're unsure about "
color"; go with this. You have a good chance of forever leaving it alone (fresh or salt):
This "color" is available in any style Rapala crankbait.
This configuration in appropriate size has caught me multiple species trout/sunfish (including PB LM: 9.7), salmon, walleye, catfish, spotted sea trout, barracuda, bluefish, mangrove snapper, jack, fried shrimp, boiled shrimp and shrimp sandwich:
IMHO; this color/pattern is THE generic baitfish. The above shallow version is the epitome of versatility as it WORKS with any retrieve and as a top water lure.