Soft Swimbaits + Attractant Question

[Jason S.]

I will be swinging for the fences tomorrow and was wondering what kind of attractants work the best with soft swimbaits? Anyone had any luck with a certain scent or brand?

[Gone_Phishin]

The only time I have used scent on paddletails is Chompers garlic, and that was to get rid of the strong plastic smell.

When in doubt, Megastrike is the real deal.

[Jason S.]

Yeah, mine seem to have that same plastic smell as well. I've got several attractants to choose from and garlic sounded pretty good to me too.

j

[Hammer 4]

I use Megastrike on all of my soft swimbaits. I like that it does add a scent, and it also lubes the bait so it's easier for the bass to inhale it, plus it softens the bait to a certian extent, which gives them a little better action.

Still waitin on my trout scent Bobby..

[RoLo]

The only time I have used scent on paddletails is Chompers garlic, and that was to get rid of the strong plastic smell.

When in doubt, Megastrike is the real deal.

Didn't I read somewhere that bass can't resist the aroma of WD-40 and plastic. ;D :

[Jason S.]

I've heard they will even hit baits soaked in gas as well. The most expensive attractant these days, haha! I slit the bait up the middle for a good hook set so I may just load it up with Megastrike. I'm looking to get my first swimbait bite tomorrow, hopefully it'll happen for me. 

[Hammer 4]

Jason, I assume you were kidding about slitting a swimbait  to fill it with attractent...right..?

[Jason S.]

I've got some money minnows/shadalicious baits i'm planning on using. There's an area underneath for the hook that you can open up. I'm hoping to get some more expensive swimbaits soon. (that I wouldn't take a razor blade to, haha)

[Hammer 4]

Whew...you had me scared there for a minute..lol

[Jason S.]

;D Watch, I'll put in with every intention of throwing the swimbaits all day and have a jig on in 15 min.

[Hammer 4]

Try throwing a 3.5 oz swimbait for 5 hrs...

[Jason S.]

Ugh, I can just see a bag of ice and some Ibuprofen on the way if I did that. My biggest rod only throws up to 1.5 oz or so haha!

[Hammer 4]

There's a technique to thowing havier baits so you don't get sore, or to tired..

[gobig]

The primary purpose for putting sent (lube) on a swimbait is... it lubes the bait. When a big fish gets a bait in its crushers you can swing for the fences and actually move the fish without getting a good hook up. I use megastrike myself but any lube with the consistency of vasoline will work.

[RoLo]

The primary purpose for putting sent (lube) on a swimbait is... it lubes the bait. When a big fish gets a bait in its crushers you can swing for the fences and actually move the fish without getting a good hook up. I use megastrike myself but any lube with the consistency of vasoline will work.

Excellent!

Let's hear it for 'Petroleum Jelly'

Roger

[BassnMan Mike]

I like Pro Cure myself. For shad swimbaits I use shad flavor, for trout swimbaits I use the trout flavor. I squirt some in the bottom of a Ziplock gallon size freezer bag and place the swimbait in the bag as needed.

[Wild Bill [NY]]

MegaStrike is the ONLY scent I use anymore.

It works great.

[Jason S.]

Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it. I used mostly Megastrike today but had no luck. Cold, muddy water. I don't think it's ever going to clear up down here. Hopefully we'll get to sticking them soon.

Thanks!

Jason

[Big Bait Fishing]

I like Pro Cure myself. For shad swimbaits I use shad flavor, for trout swimbaits I use the trout flavor. I squirt some in the bottom of a Ziplock gallon size freezer bag and place the swimbait in the bag as needed.

i'll second that about the Pro Cure , i use the super gel in trout , it is actually made from ground up trout . it is a superb lube that stays on pretty good , in my opinion , the best stuff made in the scent / lube / fish attractant .....