fish attractants

[dansfishntales]

Cole,
I definitely use an attractant. My main one is Kodiak Paste, which is injected into the soft plastic tubes (don't fill it), or smeared on the outside. More than attraction it seems to help a fish hold on longer, or perhaps decide to bite, when it would not have done so.

One way I have proven this is during ice fishing season, when I watched the fish on an underwater camera with a lure using attractant, and one that was not. I can also see the difference when watching them on the depthfinder, as they move up to strike the jig, and move off it they didn't like it.

I would rather use it than not. Whenever I've been fishing for a TV show, which it always seems like we selected the toughest times, I've used attractant.

Basically, if there is actually attracting it would be from creating an order zone by casting to the same area several times. That is why I definitely do not flip and pitch without attractant.

To enhance the powers, I have also washed the lure first in Odor Away Soap. This eliminates all negative odors, and allows the attractant its full potentancy.

Also, whenever catching a fish, such as a northern pike, washing the lure in Odor Away, and then using an attractant is a definite plus. I learned this from fellow tournament angler, Russ Jennings, who qualified a few years ago for the Midwest Bass Association Classic. Russ was convinced that northern placed an very negative odor on lures, and later I heard this from some others, including a gentleman from the DNR.

Hopefully this has helped, along with the other postings from fellow pro staff members.
Dan

[MMT]

I don't beleive in calling it attractant. It really does not attract fish to the bait like a bloodhound on a fox scent. It is merely scent. Now I believe big time in the effectiveness of scent. I feel it may make a bass hold a bait longer. At the very least, it neutralizes my scent and gives me confidence to fish more effectively.

[The St.Croix Legend]

I agree with craig, I use a garlic scent attractent. I believe that it will hide my scent and also give the bass a new taste that will help them hold on longer. Notice the word phrase "I believe" that is all that matters. If you believe is works for you then use it.