alsworms Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 My son and I fished over the weekend and he tells me he's a huge fan of Pro Cure's Nightcrawler scent. I use either crawfish or anise, but I'm wondering if we are fooling ourselves. Do these things REALLY work?? Do you guys have a favorite? Do you choose a bait that is pre-scented?? Who's a firm believer in scents and who leaves 'em without it? In the past, especially out here in the west, we were taught that the fish will hold on longer with a softer scented bait. I believed it for most of my life, but doubt it these days. Maybe I'm just old and cranky now. I believe we had a topic on this in the past, but I couldn't find it and I'm too lazy to dig deep. Would love to read some of your opinions. Tight lines, friends!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpssports Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Scents are only really effective if they're water soluble. Unfortunately, most scents contain oils & plasticizers that are not water soluble. You'll get some scent particle release but not as well as a full water-soluble scent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basscatlildave Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 I've always liked Berkley Power Baits. Since I started making my own I put scent in everything but swimbaits. It may be me but I think they hold on to it just a but longer if it smells and tastes good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskat Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 I think it's more for the angler than the fish. Some guys swear by the Bait Fuel but it's water based. I do add scent to the baits I sell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted May 24 Author Report Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, basskat said: I think it's more for the angler than the fish. Some guys swear by the Bait Fuel but it's water based. I do add scent to the baits I sell. Yeah when I made them, I had a drop down list of choices for scents. Lately I've been wondering if that's better, bait IN rather than on. I think my son and I are gonna do a few tests the next couple times out LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Has anyone ever tried crushing up dehydrated shrimp and mixing it into bait plastic before shooting? or even garlic salt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted May 25 Author Report Share Posted May 25 3 hours ago, Fern said: Has anyone ever tried crushing up dehydrated shrimp and mixing it into bait plastic before shooting? or even garlic salt? Did it with garlic salt back in the day, never tried the shrimp. Garlic salt was decent but heavy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fern Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Just now, alsworms said: Did it with garlic salt back in the day, never tried the shrimp. Garlic salt was decent but heavy. Im gonna give it a shot. They sell dried shrimp at a local mexican market, im gonna pulverize it into a powder and give it a whirl. I wonder if the fish will like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
