Scented lures

[Martin56]

Its not very good on plastic it makes some types brittle

 

Yes Chesters, I was referring to the metal types (Like Pirks)

[Phone]

All,

 

WD-40

Composition/Information on Ingredients:

Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45/50%

Petroleum Base Oil <65%

 

The old saw use WD-40 as an attractant has been around about as long as the product itself. Here's what WD-40 has to say.

 

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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."""""""

Phone

[Martin56]

 

All,

 

WD-40

Composition/Information on Ingredients:

Aliphatic Hydrocarbon 45/50%

Petroleum Base Oil <65%

 

The old saw use WD-40 as an attractant has been around about as long as the product itself. Here's what WD-40 has to say.

 

"""""

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."""""""

Phone

Yes Phone of course the WD - 40 people would say that!!

 

Fact remains - It does!! (attract fish that is) It's not their fault - but seems to be fact nevertheless!! In a similar vain than sweetcorn & Luncheon Meat weren't originally designed for fishing.

 

Just for a bit of fun - (& I know the answer) who else knows how WD-40 arrived at its Brand Name??.

 

OK - I'll save you all Googling that - It's "Water Dispersal" - AND it took them 40 goes to get it right!!

Edited February 15, 2017 by Martin56

[Ken L]

WD40 is odd stuff. I once had the bright idea of spraying flies ith it to make them float. To my suprise, they sank like stones.

Of course, if you want something to sink.....

Edited February 15, 2017 by Ken L