How to Make a Fishing Scent to Attract Fish

Most fishermen will try many different things to attract fish. From expensive lures to different types of rods and reels, there aren't many things that are off-limits. Some fishermen create their own attractants to place in the water and draw the fish to their area. These scents are typically made of pureed foods that the fish can smell, but because the foods are pureed into a liquid, they will dissolve into the surrounding water. That way, the fish will bite the lures you place into the water, rather than eat the attractant.

Things You'll Need

  • Food processor
  • Stale bread
  • Fish oil
  • Bait
  • Meats
  • Ice cube tray
  • Freezer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use a food processor to break a loaf or several pieces of stale bread into fine crumbs. This will serve as the base of your attractant.

    • 2

      Add 2 or 3 tbsp. fish oil to the mixture.

    • 3

      Throw in fresh bait such as shrimp heads, octopus parts or remains of fish. Don't worry about choosing an exact measurement. Your attractant can be different each time you make it.

    • 4

      Add meat such as chicken, ham or turkey to the mixture. Process the mixture until it is a fine paste. If the mixture is thick, add some water to thin it.

    • 5

      Spoon or pour the attractant into ice cube trays. Freeze the fish attractant.

    • 6

      Throw a cube or two into the water where you are fishing to attract the fish. Continue tossing cubes into the water as they melt so that the scent remains in the water.