Hi All: I was just wondering what you guys think is the best commerically made scent ( butt juice etc) for luring in those halibut..I have been out several times now using different scents but not having much luck.
I don't use any extra scents. I trust that herring and mackerel sent out enough stink already as they are. But maybe that's the reason I am only getting fairly small butts this year...lol? But I hate the smell of some of those juices. Can't deal with it.
I've messed with scents a lot for halibut and salmon, I don't screw with them anymore. Maybe I'm lazy and cheap but Im with Chris, bait already has lots of scent.
If I'm fishing bait then I too don't bother with any extra scent. But I do use the Berkley Power Grubs a lot and put a scent barrel on the leader and use the ACE of Baits Halibut Scent. It certainly doesn't keep the Halibut away....lol so I keep using it.
I like the grubs a lot to, they work!Originally Posted by ReelSlim
I agree about the Berkley grubs - have worked well for me over the years. I don't scent them, but I know a guide who catches a good number of big halibut and he soaks them in wd-40. Seems odd to me, but obviously works for him.
how are you guys rigging the grubs do you thread them on like a big worm or just stick it on the hook - they have worked for me also - just curious thx
lordofthesprings
I thread in the hooks, it is a bit of a pain to get it right, but I have a hard time imagining how it would work otherwise?
WD-40 is fish oil based...many fisherment spray their anchovies with it or any other bait they may be using.
I find for halibut, I generally get well prepared with the first bait and scent, but after a couple of dogs, ratfish or a halibut the lure goes out with no scent and works just fine...perhaps because the scent field has been established. or perhaps because this scent thing is over rated...don't know for sure, but still scent up before putting my first lures down...and then there is the other topic of stink pots put down off the downrigger to attract hali...it goes on and on...the best formula is ....put in the time.
From WD-40 site.
What a Fish story!
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.
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