Making Your Own Fishing Spray Scents

The practice of using scented attractants to catch fish is controversial, and some professional fishing tournaments actually ban it. The fact remains, however, that many fishermen find the practice perfectly harmless when the ingredients used in the sprays are natural and not chemical-based. Make your own natural fish attractant at home with just a few ingredients and a bit of time. It could help you reel in a real whopper.

Things You'll Need

  • Cod liver oil
  • Garlic-infused olive oil
  • Anise oil
  • Olive oil spray bottle
  • Large measuring cup or mixing bowl
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mix equal parts 1/4 cup each of cod liver oil, garlic-infused oil and anise oil in a spray bottle designed for spraying olive oil. Spray bottles of this type can be found at cooking supply stores and craft stores. (See Resources for examples.)

    • 2

      Mix 1/4 cup warm water in a large measuring cup or mixing bowl with 4 tablespoons of garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of salt. Mix until the garlic powder and salt is dissolved in the water.

    • 3

      Combine the two mixtures into the spray bottle and shake vigorously. Shake the mixture before every use.

    • 4

      Apply the attractant by spraying lightly to any live bait or lures that you use. Spray some of the mixture on top of the water in the area that you are fishing in to allow it to spread and attract fish to your location. Spray the oil outward as far as it will go from the bottle onto the top of the water. The oil will spread over the water and create a scented area around your fishing location. The distance that the oil will spread will vary based on the viscosity of the oil and the movement of the water.