Smoking

[Polka]

I recently made a post on bait attractants and shoulda mentioned this inthat thread... Anyone have any comments about smoking cigs and fishing

[Shimano4Life]

I think fish can sense it on your bait, and I think they find it repulsive. Use some spray garlic by Spike-It to mask the odor you might transfer from your hand to your bait. I only use it on soft-plastics though because it can damage the finishes on your crankbaits.

[Chubminnow]

I don't smoke but I guess my only comment is if you do smoke please do not throw your cigarette butts in the lake, river or stream.

[yellow20xd]

I don't think it makes a bit of difference. I've seen guys dip plastic worms in gas and catch fish on them... Dan... And I don't smoke...

[Todd2]

I don't think it makes a bit of difference. I've seen guys dip plastic worms in gas and catch fish on them... Dan... And I don't smoke...

I remember reading the book "Knowing Bass" last year. It's the one by the guy from Berkley fishing. If I remember correctly, gas and oil did not really have a negative affect on bass. Deet and sunscreen did have a huge negative affect. I don't remember about tobacco, I think it was listed too but I forget the results. I'll try to find that book and look it up.

[4given]

One will just break you, the other will kill you.

[raincheck]

I catch more fish now that i quit smoking.I think the reason is because i don't have too take the time too light one up.lolTerry Adolph

[DJD]

I have known plenty of guys who smoke and fish and I don't think it matters at all. I'm sure some Pro's do it as well. Remember Basil Bacon? I believe Zell was a smoker as well, maybe still is?

[slowride]

I know a guy that everytime he isn't catching fish he say's it's time to light up and for some reason he normally catches a bass? It's pretty funny really...

[stockcars6]

well i am one of those who lights up to catch a fish, when the ledge bite is slow, the best thing a person can do is slow down dragging that rig. i catch a lot of fish by casting out, dragging my rig into the strikezone, and lighting up. you'd be surprised how many fish that catches. i have found no difference in the amount of bites you get smoking or not. but, it is a nasty habit and a bad influence on the sport. btw, most of my butts go in a container on the boat, not in the lake

[mhall]

well i am one of those who lights up to catch a fish, when the ledge bite is slow, the best thing a person can do is slow down dragging that rig. i catch a lot of fish by casting out, dragging my rig into the strikezone, and lighting up. you'd be surprised how many fish that catches. i have found no difference in the amount of bites you get smoking or not. but, it is a nasty habit and a bad influence on the sport. btw, most of my butts go in a container on the boat, not in the lake

Good job, I hate seeing them nasty **** things floating everywhere in the water. Hey guys you ones that do throw them into the lake, I've got an idea, QUIT DOING IT! Those filters are forever, they will be around when you are pushing up daisies, just my two cents....

[jcclark]

Nicotine is extremely toxic to fish.
One grain of tobacco from a cigarette can kill every fish
in my aquarium at home.
I'm sure the scent can make a difference.