Paul Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Hi Guys Do you think the smell of the epoxy you use could effect the number of fish you catch?? I did a little research on this with some jigs I made - I painted 4 jigs white - and put epoxy on only 2 of them - the other I left without epoxy. Here is the outcome....I caught 8 walleye - all on the jigs without the epoxy - the paint was falling off them but I still caught fish - when I caught a fish I would change to the jigs which had epoxy on them and catch nothing until I switched back to the jigs without......any ideas what to do with the 200 jigs I already have epoxy on - could I dip them in some scent? Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funny farm Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Thats a good one , dont think many think of that . Very interesting , Maybe those were just anti-epoxy walleye , I hope . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 Just curious, but how fresh was the epoxy coat on your trial jigs? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifemaker3 Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 For jigs we make for white bass fishing, we have just used model airplane paint you buy at Wal-Mart. No primer and no clear coat after, just 1 coat painted with a brush. Caught hundreds of white bass, crappie, walleye, and black bass on jigs painted this way. Never even thought about using epoxy. Glad I've never tried it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 How long had the epoxy been on the jigs?? I use epoxy ( devcon 2 T ) on my Sauger jigs. I paint them in the summer and use them in the winter. No scent added to jig. Coley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticav Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 I have given this alot of thought before throwing in my own two-cents, I believe it is entirely possible that this could have some effect, but the epoxy, if mixed correctly, should dry 100% within a couple of days and haven't have a permenent smell that lingers. Perhaps turning a fan on them for a couple of days after drying might help? Intresting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redg8r Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 That was gonna be my comment Jim, I know most epoxies claim to cure in hours, but ive found that with most 2 part catalyzed components [resin, rtv, paints catalyzed, etc] that the smell usually lingers for a couple days at least. I'm not saying that it still dont have an effect, maybe i should give it a try down here too. thanks for this post.....interesting test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 Hi Paul, how about trying the same test again on a different day? If the epoxy was fresh, it will have had a chance to air out. It could be something other than the epoxy, though, like the way the light reflected off the different lures... I've been using a two part bar top finish on my lead lures and catching lots of fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Hi Guys Thanks for all your opinions - the epoxy I used was 3 days old - maybe not long enough - not really sure - I will have to do more testing today and let you know how I make out....I really like the testing part. talk to you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 Well guys I finally got out lastnight for a fish - in my second test - I soaked some of my "epoxied" jigs in some anise scent - and they worked great - I was fishing with the same guys as in the last test - and I caught 12 fish - while they only caught 4 between them....so it looks like the scent really worked for me - give it a try - I put some scent in a small ziploc bag then I put about a dozen jigs in there - just let them sit until I need them....I believe it really helped me catch more fish. Thanks for all the posts.. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Splash Posted June 6, 2003 Report Share Posted June 6, 2003 Sounds like scent is important in your situation. Two years ago my buddy took a first place win at the local fishing derby with a trout caught on a lure he kept in a bag of freshly chopped garlic. Tip: Keep all this stuff away from the rest of your tackle. My buddy's tackle box still smells like an Italian kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailor Maid Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 That's interesting Paul. I thought that the Walleye season was just terrible due to the cool spring we've had. But you may have hit the nail here. This year I've been running late and get my jigs done the night before, which means they are not as "cured" as usual... and my catch is way down. The bite has been extremely light! and the numbers are small. Have you tried baking them? And, what about adding a drop or two of scent like YUM into the epoxy? Bass are a differnet story ( which incidently opens up next week) and not as finnicky as Walleye. I don't think they "investigate" as well. In fact my bass catch is high, which is surprising. Since we're so close to bass season I probably won't have an oppertuntiy to try it on Walleye, but I'm going to mix up some epoxy today with a little scent in it and maybe get out later this week and see if there's a difference. Great question Paul!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
