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Scents - Do they really work? - Smokie - 05-12-2002
Anyone believe the scented products on the market really work? Been hearing about them for years and see that more manufacturers are blending these into their products. (Bang, Kick-N-Bass, Garlic, Crawfish, Hog Lard, Yum, etc.)<br><br>
Re: Scents - Do they really work? - davetclown - 05-13-2002
the answr is yes with out a doubt.<br>same with deer sents.<br><br>we call them sents, (fish don't have noses) they taste the surounding waters wich sends them in to a feeding frenzie.<br><br><A HREF="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/" target="_new">http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/</A> <br>Lookie See what the kids are up to.<br>Dave T. Clown
Re: Scents - Do they really work? - postcard - 06-02-2002
I've caught fish with and without formula. The only reason I use it now is to grease up my soft plastics so they slide through and over lilly pads and weeds. They also give a worm an oily sheen which reflects some light versus a flat finish.<br><br>It may also mask certain adverse taste elements from the boat or hands. I agree with the previous poster, fish don't 'smell'. They have 'taste buds' that differentiate organic from inorganic, protein from vegetable. But do they recognize a crawfish flavor as a crawfish, or a shad flavor as a shad or garlic as a clove? (I've never heard of aquatic garlic.)<br><br> I don't think it matters. Fish hold on longer to soft baits and pork; salt may be a key 'flavor' factor. Formula on a crankbait or spoon is probabally wasted because reaction strikes don't allow enough time for a 'yum' test. <br><br> As usual, confidence and beliefs determine a lot of why and how we fish a certain way as well as what we use to catch fish. BASS Times has a fish biologist that has done extensive research on bass behavior. I lean towards his data far more than a manufacturer's hype or a pro that unequivocally states<br>with absolute certainty that fish bite this or that lure for 'scientifically based reasons'. Barnum is still right!<br><br><br>
Re: Scents - Do they really work? - PREDATOR - 06-02-2002
Heres my take, the fish can detect the scent in the water and use it to help locate your lure. I think the real advantage is in the taste, once a fish gets hold of your lure, anything you can do to get it to hold on longer will increase your chances of getting the hook set. I think that "scent" accomplishes that. I prefer the smelly jelly line of scents. They have a ton of different tastes and can be applied to any lure. I have even seen having the right scent be the difference between two of the same lures catching fish.<br><br>UNICORN CATCHER F.L.P.
Re: Scents - Do they really work? - Gamakatsu - 06-02-2002
Yes they really work, I also am an avid user of the Smelly Jelly liquid and paste scents, they add that little extra something to help trigger a bite. And occasionally Mike glo scents also have been very productive.<br><br>Gamakatsu <*(((>{<br>
Re: Scents - Do they really work? - SHAKA - 06-03-2002
HAVE TO AGREE W/ GAMAKATSU SCENTS DO HELP. ESPECIALLY TO HOLD ON TO THE BAIT A LITTLE LONGER.<br><br>