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Posted 1/16/2009 4:22 PM (#355458 - in reply to #301616)
Subject: RE: Scent on Baits?

I have seen some very interesting video shot of muskies following baits being trolled, for hundreds of yards, some act as if they are tasting/smelling the baits.
imo, with reaction strikes of course they are not smelling, but what about the ones that follow a bait from the time it hits alllll the way to the boat, we've all had those follows right?
again, making blanket statements only closes your mind to what really may be happening, I'm not saying scents do or don't work, or that muskies do or don't use their sense of smell whatever that maybe be....but again, there is video proof muskies can and do follow trolled baits for a very long time, some hit, some don't.

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Posted 1/16/2009 4:41 PM (#355459 - in reply to #301616)
Subject: Re: Scent on Baits?

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Brad, in regards to that I think they're following and WOULD eat if that lure made any sort of escape move, sped up, or changed direction. But since the bait just keeps on swimming the same way it was it never quite triggers that feeding response. Not saying scent would never ever make any difference, but I don't think (for muskies anyway) it offers any real advantage. I also don't think it will hurt anything, either.

Raider150

Posted 1/17/2009 9:05 AM (#355568 - in reply to #355459)
Subject: Re: Scent on Baits?

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A very good article in the DEC/Jan issue of Musky Hunter on trolling and video. The guy says in his article that powerbait definately helps. Thats trolling mind you not casting. I am up in the air about this one. I have tried scents off and on. Could never prove or disprove anything. For casting I think Dougj is spot on about casting. The scent isn't going to be at the next spot your casting to.What about the followers who have their mouths open looking like they are trying to suck your bait in. Maybe they are just trying to taste it. I guess thats why its so fun to chase these fish. I do know one thing Fish don't read books. Scent can't hurt so why not try it?

Edited by Raider150 1/17/2009 9:06 AM

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Posted 1/18/2009 11:44 PM (#355920 - in reply to #301635)
Subject: Re: Scent on Baits?

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sworrall - 2/17/2008 12:16 PM

Muskies don't have as highly defined sense of smell as bass and walleyes, and are primarily sight feeders. I don't think scent makes much difference, and in fact proved several times you can catch a muskie on a lure dipped in gasoline.

Steve, I was wondering if you ever tryed any fuel additives? You know, STP, Quicksilver, or maybe even a NOS setup on a Weagle or something...LOL That may be just what it takes to turn a sniffer into a taker!

Brian

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