Using scent

[oh-you-no]

Reading on another post and they state that they use scent on aftificial lure ,does this stuff really work where can I buy this product and how should apply on lures thanks for reading my post

[doc]

I use smelly jelly and absolutely love it. I only use it on my jigs tho. Powerworms and senkos have scent built in. I dont believe hard baits need scent as most of the time thats a reaction strike, but some people scent their hard baits.

I cannot say enough good stuff about smelly jelly tho I really believe in that stuff. Just keep it outta the sun or you have smelly liquid untill it cools off.

[WaffleJaw]

Originally Posted by doc

I use smelly jelly and absolutely love it. I only use it on my jigs tho. Powerworms and senkos have scent built in. I dont believe hard baits need scent as most of the time thats a reaction strike, but some people scent their hard baits.

I cannot say enough good stuff about smelly jelly tho I really believe in that stuff. Just keep it outta the sun or you have smelly liquid untill it cools off.

i might have to try the smelly jelly....i use the berkley gulp alive....its extremely thin,doesnt seem to stay on very long(even when soaked)
and i cant tell a difference in my bites.
probably wont buy it again....just use it up till its gone.

[doc]

Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

i might have to try the smelly jelly....i use the berkley gulp alive....its extremely thin,doesnt seem to stay on very long(even when soaked)
and i cant tell a difference in my bites.
probably wont buy it again....just use it up till its gone.

smelly jelly has the consistancy of vaseline unless it's hot then its liquid. Once you put it in the water no matter the temp outside it stays on the baits real well. So well that well unless i change baits 1 application is all i need for a whole day with the bait.

*bring something to wash your hands with, if your like me and pack a few snacks in the boat they will leave an awful taste in your mouth if you dont wash your hands.

[zooker]

i use carolina lunker sauce in crawdad.early then fish formula garlic the rest of the time..

there is like at least 20 scent company's out there..

zooker

[Bassassinator]

You guys use Salmon Eggs? my girl bought a jar the other day and was trying them out. What fish are they used for catching normally?

[WaffleJaw]

Originally Posted by doc

smelly jelly has the consistancy of vaseline unless it's hot then its liquid. Once you put it in the water no matter the temp outside it stays on the baits real well. So well that well unless i change baits 1 application is all i need for a whole day with the bait.

*bring something to wash your hands with, if your like me and pack a few snacks in the boat they will leave an awful taste in your mouth if you dont wash your hands.

thanks for the tip.....and yea,i always bring snackin's on the boat.

[abu4600]

smelly jelly and megastrike are the best i've used.

[BigBassin144]

Originally Posted by Bassassinator

You guys use Salmon Eggs? my girl bought a jar the other day and was trying them out. What fish are they used for catching normally?

Those are for trout and salmon , mostly spawning ones. But the stuff in the jars in junk. if you fish for trout, fresh eggs are the best. But I doubt bass would eat them.


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[Bassassinator]

anyone have any input on the YUM spray scents?

[wargoth]

IMHO any scent works. They really won't attract fish like they advertise as bass are primarily sight and vibration hunters, but the scent will give you a few extra moments to set the hook before Mr. Fishy spits the bait out. Really the major consideration is staying power, the longer the scent stays on the bait the less you need to re-apply it.

[BigBassin144]

Originally Posted by Bassassinator

anyone have any input on the YUM spray scents?

I use them on occasion, but I really don't think the make much of a difference. It could be just me, but I don't scents make much of a difference at all.

But here's the thing about fishing. Who cares if it really works or not, if you have confidence that it will catch you more fish, it most likely will.

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[BASSINPHOENIX]

Originally Posted by wargoth

IMHO any scent works. They really won't attract fish like they advertise as bass are primarily sight and vibration hunters, but the scent will give you a few extra moments to set the hook before Mr. Fishy spits the bait out. Really the major consideration is staying power, the longer the scent stays on the bait the less you need to re-apply it.

+1 i agree 100% it will give you extra moments to set the hook

[66KingFisher]

I think that using any brand of scent is better then using none at all......I started out using the original Fish Formula years ago, and never found a reason to stop or to switch....I spray it on my hardbaits, and squirt some in the bags of plastic baits for them to soak in.....Gooooood stuff.

[Bassboss]

Originally Posted by doc

I use smelly jelly and absolutely love it. I only use it on my jigs tho. Powerworms and senkos have scent built in. I dont believe hard baits need scent as most of the time thats a reaction strike, but some people scent their hard baits.

I cannot say enough good stuff about smelly jelly tho I really believe in that stuff. Just keep it outta the sun or you have smelly liquid untill it cools off.

Yup! Doc hit it on the head right there! I sometimes use them on soft baits, like zoom, only because they don't have a lot of sent built in. Other wise, powerbait, YUM and the like I don't think you need to put any on, but it may help, or it may not, if you have confidence in it, use it! I say it's just a wast of sent to put it on any crankbaits, spinnerbaits, top waters, or any fast moving reaction baits.

[bamabassman]

just recieved some lunker sauce form a dear, good friend. always wanted to try it, now i gots some. thanks lash. i WILL use it buddy.

[BassMoJo]

Chompers formla G Gralic there baits seemed to catch me fish in hard times so why not use it on all my plastics!? That stuff is nasty though. Ill open a bag or bottle up on the boat and my partner up or down wind well go nuts he hates the smell, so every once in awhile ill throw and old plastic under his seat for a surprise in the am

[BERKLEY83]

Always had good luck with the megastrike gary yamamoto formula it is a craw fish scent.

[BeaverIslander]

I'd like to try some new stuff. I bought a bottle of Gulp Garlic and I can't tell a difference although I do like Gulp baits otherwise. It's basically like water, but they say to put it on every 15 casts. haha

[muddy]

I have no idea if these actually work, I have used them faithfully for years and continue to do so;
1. My Own : one ounce bottle of Pure Anise Oil ( local pharmacy @ 8.49 a bottle). I mix it with 4 ounces of mineral oil in a spray bottle.
2. Crawfish/Anise Smelly Jelly

I use it on most of my soft plastics and really do not have a clue how it effects my fishing.