"T R" wrote in message newsB2te.929$Zt.551@okepread05...
What do you all think of using scents to attract/catch bass? I have a
buddy
who likes to use a scent stick (like a chapstick) on crank baits and other
unscented lures. Do you think it makes a difference? If yes what are your
favorite "flavors" ?

TR



I'm with the others here, scientific data aside, I use them because to me,
they seem to help sometimes. And I've never seen them hurt, so, I use them.
Are they really attractants or are they cover scents? I personally don't
know, but they don't seem to spook anything...

My favorites are fairly basic. I like the more or less original Anise scent,
and some garlic when nothing else is drawing a bite from sluggish fish. And
in certain waters that are crawfish rich, I will use craw flavored as well.
While not attached to any brand in particular at the moment, I currently
favor the Bang brand of spray scents. It's easy to find locally, and has
served me well for a couple of years now. Caught my personal best (and first
#10+) largemouth in 2003 on a lure that had just been coated with Bang Anise
for whatever that's worth.