So why scale it?
Who scales flavor off?

thats because there are no Asian carp in Nastywater or Buttes

You get like zero bites with scales. The idea is to mimic a wounded fish so no scales it is. Just need to beat it till it's tenderized so the oil dispenses when in the lake.

In nature scales are CONSUMED
Your logic is [censored],mimic a PIECE of a wounded fish . . . . .

Dude you really don't know me... Try it yourself and see jac�@$$. There's always that guy....

Are these Asian carp the ones that jump out of the water when they hear the motor?

Scales foul hooks...leave the scales on and you will loose some big fish occasionally.

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In nature there would be no "cut bait" or "piece" of wounded bait. Every good catfisherman I've spent time with scales his cut bait. I even do it with cut perch. I also cut the fins off so to make it nice and supple and oh so delectable. They will eat non-scaled bait too but not as readily. Kinda like wanting to eat a steak with the hide and hair still on. Id eat it if hungry but Id have to be damn hungry! My pics aren't near as heavy as Ricks but are definitely heavier than Catboss. Carry on fella's! Oh-

See I never knew about scaling cut bait. I'll have to try that next time.

Give it a shot side by side bud and you'll see which gets more bites. I'd like to add my 2 pennys about hooks while we're at it. Channel cats tend to nibble more so then blues so I use J hooks rather then circles if i get one nibble.

. Yes Willie, these are the "jumping" carp ..there super bloody and very rough bones and scales. They can dull a knife quick....I like the beating, and scaling idea.. I'm definitely going to try it.

Actually...if you can do it, a few "free floating" scales in the area of your cut bait is a great attractant as well. I try to place a few scales in the cut bait and hope they come out during the cast or when the bait lands on the water. But you for sure don't want any scales left on, especially anywhere close to the hook.

Totally agree. What ever brings em in helps for sure.

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