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 To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/25/13 07:02 PM
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Since Belinda (aka: Mrs tboxfish) started making baits & I've been helping her develop colors (with alot of ya'lls help), I've been pondering over if she should use scents. When the bite is really tough or I've raked the aggressive fish off a brush pile, I'll be one of the 1st to stick a nibble on my jig & I am convinced it helps the relutant fish to go ahead & bite.
So I thought I take a cenus.
Would you rather have a bait that is pre-scent, add your own scent or not have scent at all?
If you would rather your baits be scented, would you prefer shad, crawfish, garlic or anise (or maybe a combination)?
It costs you nothing to give your thoughts & everybody's input is appreciated & will be considered.
I've looked & unless I'm missing something, this forum format does not give a poll option.
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/25/13 07:57 PM
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texboxer
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I'm like you,my jig doesn't get in the water without a nibble on it. I know shrimp is suppose to be the best scent for crappie, but I've always used garlic. I've recently started using the garlic scent marker on my line along with still putting a nibble on.
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/25/13 08:22 PM
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If you would rather your baits be scented???? (question) I would prefer shad, garlic.. (answer) Here's my  Jigum
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/25/13 11:08 PM
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jiggin el
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I with Jigum ...who doesn't like Garlic
Quit Wishin Go Fishin
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/26/13 12:54 AM
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I with Jigum ...who doesn't like Garlic I am with the majority = Garlic.... I used to fish with Anise (Bang), but I think Garlic out fishes it, from my experience.
Crappie or Bass Fishing-It's a REQUIRED Sport!
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/26/13 01:00 AM
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I don't use scents other than a crappie nibble.
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
[Re: tboxfish]
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09/26/13 01:32 AM
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Since Belinda (aka: Mrs tboxfish) started making baits & I've been helping her develop colors (with alot of ya'lls help), I've been pondering over if she should use scents. When the bite is really tough or I've raked the aggressive fish off a brush pile, I'll be one of the 1st to stick a nibble on my jig & I am convinced it helps the relutant fish to go ahead & bite.
So I thought I take a cenus.
Would you rather have a bait that is pre-scent, add your own scent or not have scent at all?
If you would rather your baits be scented, would you prefer shad, crawfish, garlic or anise (or maybe a combination)?
It costs you nothing to give your thoughts & everybody's input is appreciated & will be considered.
I've looked & unless I'm missing something, this forum format does not give a poll option. I prefer pre-scented with Shad or garlic
Bobby Barnett
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/26/13 03:06 AM
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tboxfish
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Shad & Garlic are winning by a majority vote so far. Wonder if a slight combination would work  . Sounds like some more testing in is order  Some call it fishing, I get to call it Research & Development now   Anybody else have a preference?
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/26/13 03:17 AM
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SlabHappy
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I would prefer garlic as well. I make my own fish food for my aquarium fish, and you put a little garlic in it, and the fish go crazy for it. These are 4-6" juvi South American cichlids, so I am sure crappie would too.
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/26/13 04:16 AM
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"shrimp" smell good in the plastic maybe ...on the strong side ?
but....
love me sum crappie nibbles myself as well ...
I use the other things at times also ....
but them garlic ones do smell mighty pretty ...
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/26/13 02:50 PM
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olefolks
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If they don't like garlic, I don't want them. LOL!!!
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/26/13 07:29 PM
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I do great on nibbles and shad scents. I found that I can mark a brush pile and put a jig with noting on it and sometimes come up empty, but as soon as I put scent or a nibble on it I hit one on the same pile.
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/27/13 03:49 AM
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Purchased some Garlic scent today & she is going to get some shad ordered - let the tested commence! I'm due a day or at least a half day on the water. Rain is forecasted for Sat afternoon thru Sunday, might wait till Monday & the again, I might just dawn the slicker & see what happens!!! 
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 Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
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09/27/13 12:50 PM
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The Crappie Guy
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I don't use any kind of scent, so my perference is 'nothing'. Let the guys add their own scent if they want it, as you'll never be able to satisfy everyone.
"The Crappie Guy"
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Re: To scent Or not to scent - that is the question?
[Re: The Crappie Guy]
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09/27/13 08:51 PM
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I don't use any kind of scent, so my perference is 'nothing'. Let the guys add their own scent if they want it, as you'll never be able to satisfy everyone. Well said!
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