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| This should probably go with Cady's question...I have read, that a biologist stated that in order for a fish to smell a scent, it has to be disolved in the water. So, how does Berkley Powerbait plastics work (not the crappie nibbles/catfish stuff, but the worms)? Does part of it get dissolved in the water? One more thing. What fabric/hair/bucktail material do you feel would hold the best scent?
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| There have been a few developments in regards to "scent pads". Foamed polyethylene pads are now available.
Here is the link.
http://www.outdoorfoam.com/scentpads.html
If I were you I wouldnt use them. I would imagine, if scents did trigger strikes. It would be very easy to OVER DO IT. One of the major reasons that guys do NOT have luck with deer scents is that they dont realize how powerful a deers sense of smell is. The attractent usually becomes a deterant. So my opinion is.. dont ever use "PADS" (hunting or fishing). If you have to use scents use them very very very lightly. | |
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| MJB,
That is a good question that Berkely should probably answer, not me. But, an odor is due often due to aromatic materials so if the rubber worm stinks in your box... it also stinks in the water. Can a fish smell oil that is NOT dissolved in water... I believe they can.
Here is a link that certainly is a biased opinion on scent, but they seem to have references to research and even conducted some of there own experiments. Is this just a gimick? You be the judge.
http://www.transkei.com/transkei_site.htm
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| MI, you do bring up a very good point about deer scent. But wouldn't a dead/alive smelt/cisco give of more "scent" than a 1/4" x 1" scent pad filled with scent? (I'm sure it will varie by what you used to fill it with scent, but still)Thanks for the link to the scent pads. JLong, I just asked you because I trust you a great deal more than someone who is trying to get my business:) I didn't read on that site how long the scent lasted in each crankbait, maybe I just missed it, but for all we know, the scent could be gone within the first few cranks of the first cast. Thanks for your opinions JLong/MI, I really appreciate them.
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| Thanks MJB, glad you value my opinion. If I ever invent a scented lure, you will be the first guy I try to sell it too (ha ha).
Also, I think scent will last longer than you think. In fact, considering MI's thoughts about TOO MUCH scent, perhaps when YOU cannot smell it anymore is when it will be most effective for the fish. From the literature I've seen on fish olfaction, they can smell stuff at EXTREMELY low concetrations in the water. Keep in mind, however, that most of the research on fish smell is NOT specific to the musky. | |
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| Brian,
The fish on the homepage of ERC is proof that WI still has what it takes to produce big fish. That fish was shocked in early June during a DNR survey and measured 50 inches and weighed 40 pounds. Jordan tells me it spit up a 24 inch river sucker!!! I guess we can't throw a bait big enough. Considering this thread..... I wonder what that sucker SMELLED like? | |
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| What about mildew on my bucktails? Do you think it could have a negative affect? | |
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| NXT,
My best Reef Hawg back in the late 80's early 90's had a severe FUNGUS problem. Over night it could grow some serious mushrooms. Good thing those were my experimental days, cause that darn rotten piece of wood caught me LOTS of fish. The stuff had a stench to it that would rival any wimpy mildew. Didn't seem to bother the fish at all. Was it the reason that bait produced so well? I don't know.... | |
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JLong...