moguy1973 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Straight from the WD-40 website: What a Fish story! Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.Fact:Consumershave told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggestfish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product mustcontain 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. http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/ And for those who don't know what WD-40 stands for, it means "Water Displacement-Formula #40". One of it's best uses is on electrical connections that come in contact with water. It will repel any existing moisture in the connection and then when it drys it leaves oil behind which inhibits any future moisture from entering the connection, and it's non-conductive so it won't affect the connection itself. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 20, 2013 Super User Posted February 20, 2013 According to Snopes WD-40 has a use in fishing, that would be to remove the sting from fire ant bites. I've been bitten hundreds of times and sure many other southern people have been too, it' isn't fun, lol. I'll try wd-40 next I encounter ants, heard windex works too. Witch Hazel, buddy. Look it up - amazing stuff! Quote
Capt.Bob Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 According to Snopes WD-40 has a use in fishing, that would be to remove the sting from fire ant bites. I've been bitten hundreds of times and sure many other southern people have been too, it' isn't fun, lol. I'll try wd-40 next I encounter ants, heard windex works too. I would highly recommend other methods and products for topical treatment for stinging insect bites on your body than WD-40, and as with fishing gear, I recommend you find something else to bathe with!!! I don't believe WD-40 has any use as a topical treatment for humans!! but that's funny!! Quote
Capt.Bob Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/ And for those who don't know what WD-40 stands for, it means "Water Displacement-Formula #40". One of it's best uses is on electrical connections that come in contact with water. It will repel any existing moisture in the connection and then when it drys it leaves oil behind which inhibits any future moisture from entering the connection, and it's non-conductive so it won't affect the connection itself. Yes sir! and that it does better than anything else, and safely. We had an old Ford tractor that would not start every time it got damp out, from fog to rain the distributor cap would suckup moisture and it wouldn't start, it would pop and backfire but wouldn't hit a lick. I tried WD-40 one morning to see how well it displaced moisture, and sprayed the crap out of the inside of the cap, you could see the moisture in it, and that thing was dripping wet with when I got done, shook it off, didn't dry it or wipe it off, and as soon as you would hit the key, it was running on all 4 and like a champ. After that I had a 65 chevy pickup one night it was missing bad, so I stopped on the side of the road and when I raised the hood I could see the wires by the cap sparking on 2 or 3 wires. I had a can in the back in my tool box and got it out and sprayed the area liberally, making sure not to spray the exhaust manifolds and that cured the problem, a week later I did give it a full tune up, but the WD-40 shined for these issues in a pinch!! I have used the Witch Hazzle and it works, but I ain't bathing in WD-40 and don't recommend it!! Quote
xbacksideslider Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Yes, water displacement is the best application for it. I had a 1960 Datsun back when and whenever I went through the slighest puddle the splash would hit the distributor and kill the ignition; kept a can of WD-40 in the trunk to get her going again. When it rained, I'd spray the cap and wires before I even tried to start that car. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted March 27, 2013 Super User Posted March 27, 2013 Uuhhh, because WD-40 can remove and break down things that acetone and brake clean can not always do. Sure you can use other cleaners, but the OP wanted to know what he could use WD-40 for. What "things" exactly? Quote
Oldplug Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Oh boy. I know people who have tried it. We had one guy here used to smear Preparation H on his lures because it too contains fish oil. The thing is there is nothing miraculous out there. In the end it is 99% you. I am going to be 74 yrs old in a few days and have been fishing before some if you were born. I have seen many many changes over the years. I really think now days all this talk about special rod ,reel,this that and the other thing is far more marketing than the value of the stuff is to fishing. I learned to cast with a 51/2 ft steel rod. Only instructions I got were" keep backing off the anti backlash until you no longer need one". It's getting harder but I still do it even today I do not have a reel with any backlash control. I believe fishing can be a lot simpler and less costly than what I have seen here. I know a couple people who could put a hook on your false teeth if you had any and catch a fish bass on it. And it might not take them to long either. 2 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 28, 2013 Super User Posted March 28, 2013 ^^^ Couldn't agree more ^^^ Maybe the best advice I ever got way back when I was about 5 or 6 from my dad was, let the fish take the bait. I hear those words every time I get a strike, don't think I ever made a ninja hookset. Quote
BigMoneyGrip Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Oh boy. I know people who have tried it. We had one guy here used to smear Preparation H on his lures because it too contains fish oil. The thing is there is nothing miraculous out there. In the end it is 99% you. Preperation H really works! When the fish gets the lure in his mouth, the H will draw his mouth up and lock the bait in. Quote
Oldplug Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 SirSnookalot-- Your comment brought to mind the way I taught my son to fight a fish. He was about 5or 6 also and I took him to a carp hole I had salted with about 10 lbs of corn in a cage.. I gave him a crappie outfit with 6 lb test line and a small hook on the end baited with corn. Needless to say he lost a lot of fish. But after a few sessions he mastered it. He caught some awful big carp and buffalo on that little rod. And today many years later he never has a moment of panic. BigMoneyGrip---I never looked at it that way. I have not seen that guy in a long time. Makes me wonder if he got to much of that stuff on himself While smearing it on the lures. and shriveled up and disappeared. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 28, 2013 Super User Posted March 28, 2013 Preparation H? Yuk. Now I've heard it all. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 28, 2013 Super User Posted March 28, 2013 People use prep h under their eyes to shrink their wrinkles. Quote
Oldplug Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Actually the stuff contains shark oil. That is what he told me. I don't know. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 · Hidden by J Francho, March 28, 2013 - No reason given Hidden by J Francho, March 28, 2013 - No reason given People use prep h under their eyes to shrink their wrinkles. I was told that only works on A-- ----s
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 28, 2013 Super User Posted March 28, 2013 · Hidden by J Francho, March 28, 2013 - No reason given Hidden by J Francho, March 28, 2013 - No reason given I was told that only works on A-- ----s Could be what ya need,try it and a give a report.
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