WD40 as fish attractant.

[Bird]

Anyone still use or have ever tried it on baits ?

Remember years ago hearing about it being a secret weapon, even better than spitting tobacco juice on worms. Lol

Edit: seen where this topic has been discussed in the past.

[Spankey]

I heard of it. Can’t say I’ve tried it. 
 

BP Blaster might work as well. 

[Russ E]

While it may work, the WD40 company says not to do it.

The petroleum distillate in WD40 is a pollutant.

Granted you are not adding much to the water if you spray it on your bait, but why add to the pollution problem, when there are biodegradable attractants?

 

[Luke Barnes]

Also WD-40 made a statement saying there product does NOT contain any fish oil and that it should not be used for fishing. 

 

Ive heard alot of catfish guys doing this but never the bass crowd. 

[Glenn]

An old myth from decades ago that doesn't seem to die.  There are much better options these days.

[Krux5506]

Never heard of this, but it sure sounds like a classic fisherman's wives tale. 

[Bird]

Agree, personally never used it, baitmate for years. 

Google search brings up a plethora of info on WD.

[Tennessee Boy]

You might be able to get some answers in this book.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Hank-Hills-WD40-Soul-Everything/dp/0006531679/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245264551&sr=1-4

[Bird]

25 minutes ago, Tennessee Boy said:

You might be able to get some answers in this book.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Hank-Hills-WD40-Soul-Everything/dp/0006531679/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245264551&sr=1-4

Ha ha, you could buy a lifetime supply of WD40 for the price of that book. 

[Ratherbfishing]

Anytime I don't want my baits to stick or squeak.  Otherwise, no.

[E-rude dude]

I always took it as a wink wink yeah sure wd40 works. You know like using a beach ball as a bobber?

[Luke Barnes]

12 minutes ago, E-rude dude said:

I always took it as a wink wink yeah sure wd40 works. You know like using a beach ball as a bobber?

For the catfish guys that think soaking chicken breast in wd-40 its like one of those exercise got balls for a bobber!! 

[WRB]

There are folks out there that believe the world is flat and WD-40 can cure cancer. It’s like Mountain Dew heals fish bleeding, if you believe it works for you.

WD-40 is a solvent and makes a good cleaner for powder coated patio furniture and BBQ’s. 

WD-40 is widely believed to a good lubricant another myth, like WD-40 is a fish attractant it’s the opposite.

Tom

 

  

 

[galyonj]

24 minutes ago, WRB said:

WD-40 is widely believed to a good lubricant another myth, like WD-40 is a fish attractant it’s the opposite.

 

[detroit1]

We use to wipe down our h/o (cars) track with wd. Cleans good, protects the rails, and didn't ruin traction which surprised me. Back in the day Preperation H was also said to be used as an attractant. I never tested it myself.

[Bird]

35 minutes ago, detroit1 said:

Back in the day Preperation H was also said to be used as an attractant. I never tested it myself.

Never heard that one but thinking knee deep is sufficient. Lol

[FishTank]

I have heard this before and thought it was just a joke.  Like you can use this product on anything..... It has a 1000 and one uses,  etc.  

 

Fish and oil don't really mix.

[Smells like fish]

If your nuts are rusty it’s a good thing, but spraying it on your worm is futile. 

[MN Fisher]

31 minutes ago, Smells like fish said:

If your nuts are rusty it’s a good thing, but spraying it on your worm is futile. 

(coughs) My mind went into the sewer with that one....I must be channeling @slonezp

[GTN-NY]

Yep!

Fishing a big weedbed dipping jigs a boat 20 yards from us was pounding the bass and we were getting nothing. They were trying to hide that they were spraying their baits with WD-40 but I finally saw the can which is easily recognizable. I had a small can of it in my toolbox in the boat I dug it out and started spraying our jigs and we instantly start catching fish also.

after that day I covered my WD-40 can with black duct tape just so nobody would know what I was using. 
Believe me or not it did work

[TOXIC]

The old formula for WD40 included fish oil, it has since been changed.  I do spray it in my terminal tackle box to keep hooks, weights, snaps, swivels, etc., from rusting.  My boat compartments have a tendency to hold moisture and it helps to keep them from rusting.  I will also spray it in my hollow body frog box to keep the rubber pliable and to keep them from sticking together.  

[Guitarfish]

• I'm a big Anise BaitMate fan.  In my opinion you are really being irresponsible if you introduce WD into our waterways.  

[soflabasser]

Most soft plastics have a scent on them which is more than enough to catch bass. 

[huZZah]

It’s an interesting question considering I doubt you want to drink water with WD40 in it. And if everyone did this...

[PressuredFishing]

On 5/25/2021 at 5:46 AM, Bird said:

Anyone still use or have ever tried it on baits ?

Remember years ago hearing about it being a secret weapon, even better than spitting tobacco juice on worms. Lol

Edit: seen where this topic has been discussed in the past.

HEY! Interesting thing but it must work because special regulation trout areas say you are not allowed you use scents on lures, (Including WD40). Honestly I am sure if a government agency is not letting you use it in special reg areas, it must be doing something yknow. now if thats just for trout or bass, panfish, no idea but, it must work (Also, free scent is in your pickle jars, the brine, that stuff i use for longer worms when dragging slowly in summer!)