Scent

[Team9nine]

 

[Harold H]

Notice how many fish were snagged in this last bassmaster tourney that Palaniuk won. Scent would make them commit to the bait better than just swiping at it, imo. Figure it's leaving a trail in the water for them to hone in on. Turns followers into swallowers

[Columbia Craw]

I use that scent that comes in a stick form.  I think it’s the Old Spice Kracken.  Smelly Jelly Crayfish works better.

[Glenn]

 

[Smokinal]

Could't agree more Glenn.

I use scent during a tournament or if the bite is tough.

I do think it helps a fish to hold the bait a hair longer, giving me that split second longer to set a hook. An aggressive reaction bite does not require a scent imo.

fwiw...ymmv

[Harold H]

Here's a good article from the In-Fisherman that talks about scent

 

https://www.in-fisherman.com/editorial/scent-for-bass-does-it-matter/154644