James RickardFish attractants that are good for you
July 17th 2009 01:26
Since there are something like three dozen fish attractants on the market, it's no wonder things are a little bewildering. And then there's that game you play--one is $10.00 but the other is only $7.50--how much is that per ounce? BUT who makes that cheap stuff? Is it any good?
"Good" is a relative term. No matter what kind of attractant you use, you're not going to catch a fish with every cast just because you dip your bait into some kind of magic formula. Fish attracts are best looked at as a tool. Keep that in mind and you'll be happy with almost any purchase.
"Good" is a relative term. No matter what kind of attractant you use, you're not going to catch a fish with every cast just because you dip your bait into some kind of magic formula. Fish attracts are best looked at as a tool. Keep that in mind and you'll be happy with almost any purchase.
The most important thing to remember when you use any attractant is that you have to slow down your presentation. This often works when water is murky or after the sun goes down.
When their vision is limited, fish are more cautious and you often find them sniffing at bait before ingesting it. An attractant can come in handy because it will mask human odor or the plastic smell of artificials as well as often causing fish to hold the lure a split second longer.
You may use cod liver oil or fish oil as a vitamin supplement. Either will make a decent attractant. Both products leave a slick in the water as their scents disperse and either is available in gelatin capsules but cod liver oil is also available as a liquid without the capsules. I prefer the capsules because you can put a few in your shirt pocket and carry them without fear of leakage. After you get to the water, you can puncture the capsule with the point of your knife and apply it to your lure. If you don't need them, you're able to return the capsules to their main container and use them the next time you go fishing.
Depending on where you shop and the quantities involved, you may or may not save money with this tip. For me, I'm only saving about a dollar a bottle. However, what I do like it the fact that I've finally found something for my fishing that I can apply to my everyday life.
You may use cod liver oil or fish oil as a vitamin supplement. Either will make a decent attractant. Both products leave a slick in the water as their scents disperse and either is available in gelatin capsules but cod liver oil is also available as a liquid without the capsules. I prefer the capsules because you can put a few in your shirt pocket and carry them without fear of leakage. After you get to the water, you can puncture the capsule with the point of your knife and apply it to your lure. If you don't need them, you're able to return the capsules to their main container and use them the next time you go fishing.
Depending on where you shop and the quantities involved, you may or may not save money with this tip. For me, I'm only saving about a dollar a bottle. However, what I do like it the fact that I've finally found something for my fishing that I can apply to my everyday life.
Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!
| 59 |
| Vote |
subscribe to this blog
