frayedknot
Member
Hi All: I was just wondering what you guys think is the best commerically made scent ( butt juice etc) for luring in those halibut..I have been out several times now using different scents but not having much luck.
Halibut Scent
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Rum Buddies
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I've messed with scents a lot for halibut and salmon, I don't screw with them anymore. Maybe I'm lazy and cheap but Im with Chris, bait already has lots of scent.
Rum Buddies
Well-Known Member
I like the grubs a lot to, they work!
lordofthesprings
Well-Known Member
how are you guys rigging the grubs do you thread them on like a big worm or just stick it on the hook - they have worked for me also - just curious thx
fogged in
Well-Known Member
WD-40 is fish oil based...many fisherment spray their anchovies with it or any other bait they may be using.
I find for halibut, I generally get well prepared with the first bait and scent, but after a couple of dogs, ratfish or a halibut the lure goes out with no scent and works just fine...perhaps because the scent field has been established. or perhaps because this scent thing is over rated...don't know for sure, but still scent up before putting my first lures down...and then there is the other topic of stink pots put down off the downrigger to attract hali...it goes on and on...the best formula is ....put in the time.
From WD-40 site.
What a Fish story!
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.
What a Fish story!
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.
ReelSlim
Crew Member
I thread them as well. I either buy the pre-rigged leaders with tandem 9/0 hooks or tie my own with 150lb mono. Not sure if you can tell from this picture of a chicken from last summer or not? Seems to work OK........cheers!
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Rum Buddies
Well-Known Member
please don't put WD-40 in the water guys, it doesn't do anything but pollute the water. For grubs I usually thread them on but I've got fish just "wacky" rigging them(just sticking them on a hook). I wouldn't give them to much credit, 90% of it is being in the right place at the right time.
Lipripper
Active Member
^ This.
Scents do help if you are not in the right place though. 'But juice is good for one thing and hali fishin isn't it IMPE.
I like the Lunker Lotions myself.
lordofthesprings
Well-Known Member
i like the Smelly jelly line and believe you cant go wrong with scent when the bait is gone its still smells yummy? i only fish circle hooks and made a big stainless needle to thread the grubs on the line ( like steelhead worms )but usually to lazy to use it . and salmon guts work great too .
Fisher Down
Active Member
Butt Juice
Butt Juice
I fill the scent chamber fed onto the main line, fill the herrings gut, and squirt on herring, octopus, skins, bellies, and rubbers.
A note for fibreglass boaters, don't spill any on dry fibreglass unless you want a red boat. Only squirt it while leaning over the side.
F D
Butt Juice
I fill the scent chamber fed onto the main line, fill the herrings gut, and squirt on herring, octopus, skins, bellies, and rubbers.
A note for fibreglass boaters, don't spill any on dry fibreglass unless you want a red boat. Only squirt it while leaning over the side.
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