Fish scent

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

I almost always choose Berkley Power Bait worms and grubs. I used to spray Berkley Strike on my baits and one of my buddies would use Dr. Juice. Now I just buy the scented power baits.

[kfk]

I always use Powerbait scent while catfishing especially and I'm convinced it works. I don't like fishing without it. I'm not convinced it entices them to bite and I guess I don't really care if it does. What I believe it does do is to create a stronger scent trail for them to follow to the bait than just the scent of the bait itself. To me, it's only logical to use scent while fishing a stationary bait as I normally do while fishing for cats, especially with the number of tastebuds on a catfish and knowing how they find food. I think a good scent trail is vitally important to pulling cats out of deep cover and scent improves the odds of being able to do it.

For other species of fish, I can't say I've ever really noticed alot of difference with or without scent although it may be beneficial at times.

[fisherdog19]

Pro Cure works great down her in salt water and they have some walleye scent as well. I bought some emerald shiner flavor for opener this year. Can't wait to come up!

[Shorelunch]

I heard a story about a popular MN walleye angler fishing with a TV fishing show crew. They were supposed to be promoting scent eliminator for fishermen's hands. He had a few choice words, poured some gas on his hands, baited his jig with a minnow, dropped the line and smack - walleye on the line. I think it's all about confidence.

[Antero]

My opinion? On the days that fish are biting it does not matter, gas on hands, no big deal, sun lotion? It's an attractor! However on those days where it is a struggle to get a bite, much less a fish, all precautions should be taken.

I just try and keep my hands clean at all times but really do not believe in the scents.