raymayor Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I would like to make my own gel attractant that I can customize to any of the species I fish(bass, walleye, crappie). Any ideas about what to use for the gel base? Any hints would be greatly appreciated. _____________________________________________ and Jesus said "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I know this isn't probably what your looking for, but I usually just get a tub of Vaseline. Melt it down. Add whatever I want as attractant to it, garlic, anise oil, salt etc..., pour it liquefied back into the tub of Vaseline to harden back to the save form. Then your left with an attractive you can put on your baits that is water resistant and doesn't wear off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Fleury is correct. Take a tub of Vaseline and put it in water in a pan and heat on low heat until Vaseline is a liquid. Watch you don't burn the bottom out of the tub. Then put you scent of choice into the liquid and stir with a sticvk (popscicle) and let it cool. Apply to bait like smelly jelly. I find I get violent hits with it. I have one for garlic, anise, and crawfish. Be careful on sunny, hot days as it will melt again in your boat. Keep it cool. I usae a Q-tip top add the scent so as not to get the reel dirty using my finger. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I would re-label the jar while you're at it. Could turn out to be a serious husband repellant. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Also, there is scented and uncented vasoline. Use the unscented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleury9816 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Also, there is scented and uncented vasoline. Use the unscented. Good call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
