Melt The Vasoline For Tubes

[split handle]

A warning about oil-based scent on chenille-bodied jigs with marabou tails: I tried this once with Fish Formula years ago, and was careful not to apply it directly to the marabou tail. But it either wicked back or flowed back to the marabou in the water, because the tail became matted with the oil and was pretty lifeless. I couldn't cure the problem by swishing the jig back and forth in the water or rubbing the tail against my sock. A water-based formula would probably be better in this situation.

[Hogster1]

A warning about oil-based scent on chenille-bodied jigs with marabou tails: I tried this once with Fish Formula years ago, and was careful not to apply it directly to the marabou tail. But it either wicked back or flowed back to the marabou in the water, because the tail became matted with the oil and was pretty lifeless. I couldn't cure the problem by swishing the jig back and forth in the water or rubbing the tail against my sock. A water-based formula would probably be better in this situation.

Sounds crazy but i have a buddy that swears by Preperation H on his crappie tubes.I have not tried it but he uses it all the time. LOL. I haven't had the nerve to ask him how he figured that one out.

[shipahoy41]

Sounds crazy but i have a buddy that swears by Preperation H on his crappie tubes.I have not tried it but he uses it all the time. LOL. I haven't had the nerve to ask him how he figured that one out.

Now that's funny!:D:D:D I wonder how much "product testing" was done to come up with that idea in the first place?

Split handle....Most of the time when I apply scent will be to Danger! Danger! or in/on a tube that is fished at the bottom of my double loop setups. The top lure is always a marabou or hackle or spoon with a minnow on it.

What I am trying to do is fish two different depths within the water colum strike zone and offer a few ways of attracting the fish visually as well as by smell. Fishing it slow and the wave movement activating the marabou or tails in the jigs trigger the bite.

[Ken Jones]

I like oil of anise. I mix it in other scents to enhance the smell. I like the Qtip idea. Thanks for sharing. Also WD40 good for any kind of fish.

[CrappiePappy]

Also WD40 good for any kind of fish.

it's a petroleum based solvent ... therefore a pollutant. Even the company disclaims the use of WD-40 for a fish attractant.

Not a good idea to use Vasoline, either ... it's petroleum based, as well.

... cp

[cricket george]

It is my understanding that the base ingrediant in WD40 is cod liver oil. You might try a bottle of pure cod liver oil or some menhaden oil.

[shipahoy41]

The fun is in the experimenting. Folks....the vasoline idea is not one of my better ideas. I did some more research and I cannot suggest people try that. I do like the applied scent in/on the Q-tips though and also the idea of a little scent on chenille as a good way of attracting Crappies.


Time to go see what else I can tinker with. Stay tuned................

And I also agree with Pappy. Nix the Vasoline and other petro based products as I stated in an earlier post on this thread. I am using Cod Liver Oil and Anise and that appears to work well for the tubes.

[bttmline]

It amazes me what guys suggest on here for different solutions. WD40 for fish attractant, car batteries to weight down structure, plastic bags shredded and weighted down for manmade structure. Here is my thought, IF YOU WOULD NOT PUT IT IN YOUR CHILDS MOUTH DO NOT PUT IN IN OUR LAKES.

[CrappiePappy]

It is my understanding that the base ingrediant in WD40 is cod liver oil. You might try a bottle of pure cod liver oil or some menhaden oil.

... no Cod Liver Oil or fish oil of any kind, is used in WD-40. It's all spelled out, right here :

http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf...d494716385.pdf

It's mostly aliphatic hydrocarbons ... as in paint solvents/thinners & degreasers (mineral spirits) or dry cleaning fluids. And the second most portion of it is Petroleum Base Oil (like the oil you put in your vehicle, boat motor).

... cp