bumfish Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I have some spinnerbait blades that are tarnished and some are corroding. Is it advisable to use auto wax to shine them up or is that a bad idea because of the scent it would leave behind which would repulse the bass? Shiny blades = more fish but do smelly blades = less fish? Thanks, Bumfish Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 31, 2008 Super User Posted July 31, 2008 Welcome aboard! Shine 'em up, replace the blades or... Get some new spinnerbaits is probably the best answer. 8-) Quote
bumfish Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 Most of the blades I do have are not used even once. I have several that are my goto baits, but the unused ones are lonely and ugly. My main question is, does car wax leave a scent on the blades that would deminish my catch ratio. Lord knows I don't need any help with that. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 31, 2008 Super User Posted July 31, 2008 No. Spinnerbaits trigger a "reaction" bite. Scent is not a factor. 8-) Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted July 31, 2008 Super User Posted July 31, 2008 Like Muddy said. Quote
Super User MALTESE FALCON Posted July 31, 2008 Super User Posted July 31, 2008 It's not hard to replace blades, and they are inexpensive, I would just replace them. Oh, by the way, welcome to the best fishing site on the net. Falcon Quote
basser89 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I use Ketchup on mine. I've heard of using tooth paste but never ketchup! Welcome to the boards bumfish! Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted July 31, 2008 Super User Posted July 31, 2008 Wax reduces water friction and I would think that waxing the blades would make them more difficult to get spinning. Quote
Volman482 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Never tried toothpaste, I have always used chrome polish. I will definitely try toothpaste because it's cheaper. Quote
Black Bass Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Welcome! If you go to Bass Pro Shops website and search spinnerbait blades you will find 14 items. Doing the same at Cabela's will get you 48. So, there's lots to select from. Good luck. Quote
tipptruck1 Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 You could always soak them in coke. I know it will remove battery acid. But if you have a buffing wheel take them to the buffer. You will be getting them so shiny that you will go blind looking at them. Quote
Willzx225 Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Make sure you use the toothpaste with extra whitening ;D Just kidding Quote
Super User flechero Posted August 4, 2008 Super User Posted August 4, 2008 Wax reduces water friction and I would think that waxing the blades would make them more difficult to get spinning. Wouldn't it be the opposite, since they have less surface resistance but the cup of the blade actually gets it to spin... I'd think they would actually start spinning earlier or run even slower. (not enough to feel, though) :-? Quote
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