CayMar Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 People, who don't fish mind you, are always telling me "You should put WD-40 on your lures, it has fish oil in it and will get you more bites". I was just wondering if anyone has tried this. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 People, who don't fish mind you, are always telling me "You should put WD-40 on your lures, it has fish oil in it and will get you more bites". I was just wondering if anyone has tried this. Do you normally take advice on things from people who don't even do those things???? 4 Quote
FlipnLimits Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 Heard this before, also. Never tried it. Anise oil is another I've heard can be used as an attractant. I have seen baits labeled as having aniseed oil "impregnated". FL Quote
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 People, who don't fish mind you, are always telling me "You should put WD-40 on your lures, it has fish oil in it and will get you more bites". I was just wondering if anyone has tried this. I dunno about fishing. But ole girl in Auburn had a thing for Duck tape and WD-40...... 2 Quote
Super User tomustang Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 It's a myth, I think the makers of wd-40 even have it written in their faq about it. I'm not a fan of using wd for anything let alone a lubricate since it becomes sticky over time and hardens. *edit Here you go: 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. 1 Quote
CayMar Posted March 21, 2014 Author Posted March 21, 2014 Do you normally take advice on things from people who don't even do those things???? Nah I don't, I'm not planning on trying it. I was just wondering, if so many people who don't fish know about thos , is there really something to it? Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 Straight from the source: 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. 1 Quote
CayMar Posted March 21, 2014 Author Posted March 21, 2014 It's a myth, I think the makers of wd-40 even have it written in their faq about it. I'm not a fan of using wd for anything let alone a lubricate since it becomes sticky over time and hardens. *edit Here you go: 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. Well there ya go. Myth Busted. Thanks Tomustang and jbsoonerfan. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 Skip the WD40 and just get yourself some Kick'n Bass! That scent is crazy good and extremely strong. Quote
Super User Raul Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 If it should move and does not then WD40, if it moves and should not then duct tape. Spraying your lures with WD40 is as environmentaly friendly as pouring a can of gasoline. 3 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 Whether it worked or not I wouldn't use it, nor would I use any scent product unless the manufacturer added it to the bait. I may as well use a live nightcrawler or shiner and get the real scent. Not that I haven't used live, dead or cut bait when it's needed for certain species, more often than not I'll be butterfly jigging instead. Quote
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted March 21, 2014 Super User Posted March 21, 2014 If it should move and does not then WD40, if it moves and should not then duct tape. Spraying your lures with WD40 is as environmentaly friendly as pouring a can of gasoline. Cheaper than pouring out a can of gasoline though. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 21, 2014 Posted March 21, 2014 WD (water displacement)-40 isn't originally meant as a lubricant. It does displace water and dissolve rust to some level. It works as a line treatment same as Reel Magic but KVD L&L works better and is safer on the line and environment. No silicone spray belongs anywhere near a reel's internals as it dissolves grease. As for fish attracting power, I've heard some old timers used to swear by it, but with so many actual attractants available why leave the oil slick on the water? 1 Quote
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