Reel magic vs wd-40

[bigben1]

I got me a can of reel magic and tried it on my reels sure seem like it made a difference .when I sprayed it there was a familiar odor.smelled like wd-40 to me what do ya'll think.

[NIMROD]

Not sure but reel magic is to make line limp and cast better. WD-40 is a solvent and wonder if it would weaken line? If I had to guess , I figure Reel Magic might be Silicone?

[skiptomylu]

Not the same thing and real magic would be closer to silicone spray that is 100% silicone. Would not use WD 40 for the same thing and sure wouldnt spray my line with it. Don't know what it would or wouldn't do, but no thanks to that.

[fishincrazy]

I use the stuff endorsed by Kevin Van Dam - excellent!!

[Crestliner08]

Try KVD Line & Lure conditioner instead. You'll notice better result vs. Reel Magic. Stay away from WD-40, which is a petroleum based product.

[chimneyman]

While I haven't used wd 40 on my line it makes a great fish attractant one of the main ingredients is fish oil next time the bite is slow spray some on your jig or grub I didn't believe it till I fished for Halibut in Alaska most charter Captains use it on slow days

[Cmj]

While I haven't used wd 40 on my line it makes a great fish attractant one of the main ingredients is fish oil next time the bite is slow spray some on your jig or grub I didn't believe it till I fished for Halibut in Alaska most charter Captains use it on slow days

Works well for catfish too, but Crappie are a lil different. Too much like gasoline for me. I have had some bad fishing days after spilling gas on my hands. May have just been a coincidence, but one I try not to repeat.

[killum]

Works well for catfish too, but Crappie are a lil different. Too much like gasoline for me. I have had some bad fishing days after spilling gas on my hands. May have just been a coincidence, but one I try not to repeat.

This taken from the WD-40 website directly:

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.

So even if it is attracting fish it may also harm the environment. Also according to WD-40 website the product is "WD-40 does indeed have 50% mineral spirits" so I guess it is beter than dumping motor oil in the lake but only marginally.

[CrappiePappy]

RIGHT ON, Killum ... we've had the WD-40 "fish attractant" & "contains fish oil" discussion several times already, and some lively debates over it !!

If you read the MSDS for WD-40 ... you won't see any mention of "fish oil" (just petroleum distillates & mineral spirits ... both of which are environmentally unfriendly)
And the WD-40 manufacturer even put out a disclaimer about its use as a fish attractant, when it was listed on the "X number of uses for WD-40" list that showed up on the internet.

WD-40 MSDS - http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf...d494716385.pdf

Reel Magic MSDS - http://www.ttiblakemore.com/pdf/msds...ube%20rml3.pdf (note that silicone is not listed as a part of this product)

Have not been able to find the MSDS for KVD Line & Lure product.

.... cp

[short grub]

I used WD on my reels and line for 6 years while living in Florida and never had any line problems, it got rid of all saltwater on the reels, not sure about how it effects crappie