06-27-2020, 10:18 PM
I did a YouTube search a year or two ago on using WD-40 for catfish. One of the results had a guy down in Texas or some other southern spot do a test on using soaked sponge baits for cats with various attractants. So no other bait, just the attractants soaked into a sponge. He set baits in various spots tied to tree branches hanging over the water. WD-40 by itself caught a big fat zero. Other attractants caught fish, but not WD-40.
I went through a period many years ago when I would carry some with me, but never thought it worked any better than the regular bait I was using. So, to each their own. If they want to use it, go ahead. Just as there are preferences for powerbait, or to use it or not. Fly fishers sometimes scorn bait chuckers or lure throwers because they think their way is best. If you believe it works and you catch fish, have fun. I just use other things.
For me, fresh cut bait works the best for cats.
I went through a period many years ago when I would carry some with me, but never thought it worked any better than the regular bait I was using. So, to each their own. If they want to use it, go ahead. Just as there are preferences for powerbait, or to use it or not. Fly fishers sometimes scorn bait chuckers or lure throwers because they think their way is best. If you believe it works and you catch fish, have fun. I just use other things.
For me, fresh cut bait works the best for cats.