Is this a myth? WD-40 on bait
Jan 31, 2020 21:32:41 #
FS Digest wrote:
This is a prime example of the placebo effect- man... (show quote)
I have heard the same stuff and have seen people spraying their fishing tackle and the water with WD-40 while fishing. watching the people fish I did not see a magic moment with fish jumping in the boat or being caught. I recently read about all the things WD-40 was good for. Some people say spraying it on the knees and joints will help joint pain. My can reads, PETROLEUM DISTILLIATES, SKIN CONTACT WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. I use the Lubricates made for the item being cleaned and oiled. I just showed this to my brother in law who believes WD-40 is great for everything. Thanks.
Jan 31, 2020 22:32:25 #
Chas304
Loc: New Jersey
The guys who fished Delaware bay for weakfish used to swear by a Finnesse fish soaked in wd. Never tried it myself though. As far as the noise thing, was out in the mud hole off New Jersey on a charter once. The bluefish were on their spawn so we chummed for sharks. The captain was setting out chum etc and says damn, I can’t find my bell. Well he would hang a small bell off a cleat (underwater) and said it would attract sharks. So we hung a diamond jig inside a beer bottle and hung it off the side. Sure enough we hooked a 200lb. Mako. Didn’t land him but apparently their curious about the sound.
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Jan 31, 2020 22:35:34 #
Chas304
Loc: New Jersey
Oh btw, wd 40 is a pretty good starting fluid in a pinch. Worked as a mechanic and used it all the time.
Jan 31, 2020 22:40:17 #
FS Digest wrote:
I was told that one of the components of WD40 is fish oil. I have also been told that it is not so anymore. 30 years ago I saw it work! Sprayed on Wordens rooster tails. Killer for trout!I've heard in passing about guys that would spray their bait with WD-40 (I think they were mainly targeting trout and/or steelhead). Is that true? Legal?
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Feb 1, 2020 00:02:24 #
greenfrog
Loc: Central NJ
I clean my fishing reels with wd40. Does a great job.
I use Pro cure scent products on my lures. Saltwater bunker scent. Freshwater night crawler scent.
Berkely gulp is great for flounder.
The main ingredient in wd40 is Stoddard solvent. Mineral oil is another main ingredient.
Stoddard solvent:
Summary: Stoddard solvent is a colorless, flammable liquid that smells and tastes like kerosene. It will turn into a vapor at temperatures of 150-200°C.Stoddard solvent is a petroleum mixture that is also known as dry cleaning safety solvent, petroleum solvent, and varnoline; its registered trade names are Texsolve S® and Varsol 1®. It is a chemical mixture that is similar to white spirits. Stoddard solvent is used as a paint thinner; in some types of photocopier toners, printing inks, and adhesives; as a dry cleaning solvent; and as a general cleaner and degreaser.
After reading this I can't see how wd40 would work better than other fish scents made for this purpose.
I use Pro cure scent products on my lures. Saltwater bunker scent. Freshwater night crawler scent.
Berkely gulp is great for flounder.
The main ingredient in wd40 is Stoddard solvent. Mineral oil is another main ingredient.
Stoddard solvent:
Summary: Stoddard solvent is a colorless, flammable liquid that smells and tastes like kerosene. It will turn into a vapor at temperatures of 150-200°C.Stoddard solvent is a petroleum mixture that is also known as dry cleaning safety solvent, petroleum solvent, and varnoline; its registered trade names are Texsolve S® and Varsol 1®. It is a chemical mixture that is similar to white spirits. Stoddard solvent is used as a paint thinner; in some types of photocopier toners, printing inks, and adhesives; as a dry cleaning solvent; and as a general cleaner and degreaser.
After reading this I can't see how wd40 would work better than other fish scents made for this purpose.
Feb 1, 2020 00:07:10 #
Grandpa Knows How
Loc: OC, California
I have no doubt modern fish scents work much better than my old can of WD40, but they have a price that I currently avoid just by using my left over can. Usually, I am extremely successful with out use of scents, but it helps when things are tough. I belong to a fishing club and a distributor that sells scents was a guest speaker. Very informative and convincing. If I run out of my old WD40, I'll buy a modern scent.
Feb 1, 2020 07:22:30 #
Feb 1, 2020 08:48:30 #
Feb 1, 2020 09:11:46 #
Good stuff, doesn't leave a smell not sticky works like it says.
Feb 1, 2020 10:24:01 #
I use wd40 on my catfish bait. One time me and a friend were fishing out at Bird Island on Utah Lake. We were using half a worm with raw shrimp sprayed with wd. We were catching them left and right. And other boats were not doing any good and they could see us killing them. They started surrounding us, thinking we just had the good hole. Well we filled out our 8 fish limit each and left. The other boats raced to get our spot. But I know it was the wd, and not just a good spot.
Feb 1, 2020 12:45:18 #
Andrew32
Loc: Rochester,New York
Dont use wd40 bad for environment. I have chewed juicy fruit gum and spat on lures for the sweetness effect and that works well in freshwater for bass ,crappie,perch and bluegills.
Feb 1, 2020 12:49:43 #
Andrew32
Loc: Rochester,New York
Dont use wd40 bad for environment. I have chewed juicy fruit gum and spat on lures for the sweetness effect and that works well in freshwater for bass ,crappie,perch and bluegills.
Feb 1, 2020 13:00:09 #
So does jumping up and down on one foot and spinning around in a circle 3 times. Lol.
Feb 1, 2020 13:21:00 #
mr.sleeve
Loc: Anaheim Hills
Definitely a myth that doesn’t work and definitely shouldn’t be used if you even hope to keep your waterways healthy
Feb 1, 2020 21:49:00 #
Reading all these posts about WD-40 being a great fish attractant for over 30 years, doesn't it seem odd that the makers of WD-40 don't advertise it that way? They're obviously selling a product and if it truly worked to attract fish, wouldn't they increase their sales by making that claim, if it was true? Or, maybe it ISN'T true and WD-40 knows it and doesn't want to get sued for false advertising.
Us fisherfolks think we're smart but sometimes you have to wonder. Seems like many of us believe things because we WANT to believe them, regardless of any real-life evidence. Like, for instance, has anyone bought one of those $400-plus Roman Made swimbaits (https://tinyurl.com/u66hmtx)?
C'mon, now, 'fess up if you did and tell us how it worked!
Us fisherfolks think we're smart but sometimes you have to wonder. Seems like many of us believe things because we WANT to believe them, regardless of any real-life evidence. Like, for instance, has anyone bought one of those $400-plus Roman Made swimbaits (https://tinyurl.com/u66hmtx)?
C'mon, now, 'fess up if you did and tell us how it worked!
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