"Fool a Fish" uv ray spray.

[michaelkim_9582]

I was at dicks yesterday and came across a bottle called fool a fish or something like that. It says you can put it on your plastics, lures and etc. and it shines uv rays brighter so the fish can see the bait better, therefore heighting your chance to catch a fish..

anyone seen this or heard of this? I figured I might try a bottle of it out. who know it might work.

[soccplayer07]

thats a new one for me...

[tentimesover]

While I'd listen to a good argument I don't think it could work.  Water effectively absorbs all the uv rays from the sun spectrum so there are no uv rays to enhance with whatever the stuff is.

[SimonSays]

While I'd listen to a good argument I don't think it could work. Water effectively absorbs all the uv rays from the sun spectrum so there are no uv rays to enhance with whatever the stuff is.

UV light is even lower in wavelength than blue...blue is the last to get filtered out...so...UV rays can actually pass through water farther than normal visible light.  Otherwise those UV water purifiers wouldn't work.

As for helping with bass fishing...I dunno!

[DINK WHISPERER]

Sounds like a gimmick to me!

[Dixon]

I saw that stuff probably 4 years ago at a trade show.  They have stuff for other things as well.  I would spend your money on another bag of plastics or a crankbait.  

[bilgerat]

Maybe it was supposed to be called "Fool a Fisherman" spray......

[EastTexasBassin]

Maybe it was supposed to be called "Fool a Fisherman" spray......

Thats it right there.  Apparently is also fools buyers for Dick's Sporting Goods.  I haven't seen any of this at the Dick's where I work part-time.  If we get any of it in, I'll be sure to feature it in a visible location.  

[J Francho]

This is actually the hot ticket for salmon and trout in deep water. Many charter captains out west say its like cheating. I can't see it being applicable to most bass fishing.

[michaelkim_9582]

I just bought one just to try it out. It comes in a small 2 oz spray bottle and it was around $5. On it, it says "new research shows fish can see uv rays clearly and actually use it to locate there food". Visible light only penetrrate 40 feet. But uv goes down to 1/2 a mile.    I figured what the heck why not try it. It might be the next greatest thing. You can put it on     anything really cranks plastics baits. I think I'll try it with a Texas rig and see how much better the fish can see my bait with it on. It also has a garlic scent so it backs up as scent. I'm going to try it when I fish this weekend and tell you guys how it all went down.

[Lynx]

Never heard of the stuff. Wonder if it really works? Have you tried it yet, any luck?

[michaelkim_9582]

ok, I fished yesterday at the Williamete river. Water was colder than normal so I threw a drop shot at a drop off in 45 feet of water. fished for 10min. caught a 2lb smallie. nothing for the 50 min. The next hour I put some of the FAF spray on the roboworm, and caught 4 fish in the hour, 2 1lber, 1 2 lber and 1 3lber. I love it already!!!!! I don't know if it was just luck or not, I'm gonna fish with this a few more times to see if its actually helping me catch fish. till next time I don't know for sure if it actually works.

[Lynx]

Sounds like I may be to good to be true. Maybe, who knows? But with that being said, looks like that it might have worked for you yesterday.

Try it out a few more times, & let the rest of us know. I am sure there are others interested in the results you have to.

Good luck to you from the Fish

(sorry just wanted to be a kid & play with some smilies)

[Mattlures]

Things like this interest me. I would certainly not be convinced just because the ad or description says its soo great but on the other hand I dont see the harm in experimanting. If its only $5 give it a shot why not? Use 2 rods with same baits and switch every cast. If one rod is out performing the other then it is reasonable to assume the UV thing was the difference. If the results were the same or inconclusive thendont buy anymore. I see alot of fishing products that I can automaticaly tell are gimcks. I can honestly say I have not fallen for any of the gimicky baits except for the original Dances eel but I was just a teenager then. I think this is at least worth trying.

[Eddie Munster]

Here's an article describing how it was invented/discovered which seems to indicate it works on fowl as well by making the decoy look more natural:

http://www.atlasmikes.com/index.php?page=article&id=13

All the negative stuff I've seen posted as I searched for references, never tried using the stuff. They either stated 'it didn't glow' (apparently they don't know they can't see in UV) or 'call it fool a fisherman'.

Like Mattlures said, for $5.00 what's it gonna hurt? I don't fish in real deep water but I may see if Dick's has a bottle of it and give it a try. Hell, I thought the same thing (sounds too good to be true) with some garlic smelling stuff called 'J.J.s Magic'.

[ToledoEF]

Gimmicks or not, sometimes the slightest change in a bait is all that makes a difference. For example I was using Gander Mt trick sticks and so was my friend. He was catching 1 fish for every 3 I had. I was dipping the tail in chartruese spike it(or w/e its called) Sometimes It is a weight difference, Same kind of story I was at the walleye run with my friend this year, and he whipped me for the day using 3/8oz and I was using 1/2 oz and everything else was the same. So maybe it works better in certain applications. It surely doesnt hurt to try something for 5$.

[b.Lee]

Seems a little sketchy, I don't even think I want to touch something like that.

[snapshotmd]

OK, consider this.

If fish could see UV, then they could see fluorocarbon line since it fluoreces in UV light.

[eyedabassman]

Sounds like a gimmick to me!

I agree on the gimmick. Keep your money and buy something you can really use.

[JoePhish]

Wow, everyone loves a comeback, lol.

I like Fool-a-Fish for salt water.

I've had a pretty well seasoned old salt beg me for a few squirts after I outfished him.

Never could really gauge if it effected my bass fishing.

[Avalonjohn44]

It is not certain as to the extent of a Bass's ability to see the ultraviolet spectrum. They have been shown to have the receptors in their eyes to see the ultraviolet spectrum, however little other study has been done on this. Tightlines lures has done some research in this field, and they incorporate colors from the UV spectrum in their baits. I haven't gotten to play with thier baits to test their effectiveness for Bass...

What has been shown is that many animals, from insects, to fish to some birds can see the ultraviolet spectrum, and they can use it to identify a variety of things from mating displays to prey/food sources (for instance flowers for bees). UV cameras have shown that fish, flowers, and insects do have complex patterns reflecting UV colors.

The problem I see with a coating spray is that it would make the entire lure 'glow' UV rather than look natural to the fish. Rather than seeing the complex markings of a sunfish, they Bass would see an entire glowing fish.

It might work, because things as dumb as a pink sluggo or trickworm work, but more study would be needed to say for sure. And if we still aren't completly certain how scents, enzymes, oils, etc work for bass, it will probably be some time before we are certain about UV light.

Here are some sites I found about UV:

UV Pics of Flowers: http://www.naturfotograf.com/UV_flowers_list.html

About UV and bees: http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/uv.html

Scientific American article on Fish and UV: http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=forget-x-ray-vision-these-fish-have-2010-02-25

Similar to the Sci American article: http://www.livescience.com/9853-fish-uv-light-distinguish-faces.html

[SDoolittle]

Check this out:

http://www.uv-tackle.com/

[Hooligan]

OK, consider this.

If fish could see UV, then they could see fluorocarbon line since it fluoreces in UV light.

No, different principles at work. Fluorocarbon becomes virtually invisible underwater because it has the same refractive index as water. Fluorescence has more to do with the absorption of light. You're getting more into spectrography.

Keep in mind, too, light penetration isn't just about depth, but about water clarity as well. UV light will penetrate more than white(visible) light will in dirty water. The philosophy that fish are able to key to UV light is not a new principle, and has been studied and proven for some time. UV fly tying materials have been around for at least two decades. There are other things, as well, in conventional tackle that utilize UV light such as the old Hot-n-tot lures, as well as some of the old salmon dodgers.

While UV isn't the primary trigger, it can definitely be a variable.

[kms399]

I have a buddy that repainted all of his snow goose decoys with uv paint and said it seemed to make a difference but it has only been 2 seasons with it on so he isn't sure if the hunting has just been better or the paint is drawing them in a little closer.

it seems to make sense and for $5 i would probably try it. I always said megastrike was stupid.....till I tried some.

[Jaheff]

Hey Matt,

I was wondering what your take is on Uni Butter?

I know we dont hear much about it here on these forums, but I know you have.