What are the best lure's in blackwater or tannic water for LMB? I've been told red worms or red crankbaits. I'm getting ready to fish a blackwater river in N.C. for the first time. Thanks

Darker colored lures, as well with lures with alot of vibration and or rattles, like noisy crankbaits

it may sound crazy, but, just because the water is black, doesn't mean that you can't see very deep in it.

the tannic acid does turn it a beautiful dark color, but, sometimes the clarity is amazing, especially on the sandy bottoms.

around here, the black river, mingo, the little pee dee, big pee dee near the coast & the inter coastal waterway are just a few of the rivers like that.   and they count for lots of bass, also, lots of panfish.

this time of year, topwaters, esp lures like rapala's, rogues, bang o lures, etc., are Very good.   ..since most of these rivers are tidal, worming is also especially good around creek mouths, rice canals, etc.  ..and, i have killed them by pulling a firetiger balsa b out of the ditches as the tide runs out.  

IMO, they're some of the prettiest rivers in the world.