Salmon Egg Molds. What To 'scent' With?

[RSullivan]

I am a smallmouth fisherman.

I have a place in Canada on a river that runs into lake Huron.

Every fall I watch the salmon come up the river and spawn.

Occasionally I see a SteeHead following them

(I am told the SteelHead are eating the Salmon spawn).

 

So, this year I have decided to catch a Steelhead!

(I never have fished for them before).

 

Before I go any further I am aware that I have a better chance of catching 

a Steelhead using real span bags, But what fun is that?

 

I am looking at this mold:

http://www.basstackle.com/Salmon_egg_cluster_mold_1_4_dia_eggs_p/407-kj-50.htm

 

My question is what do I scent the spawn bags I will make with the Egg clusters

from this mold?

 

Is there such a thing as 'Salmon Egg' scent?

 

Thanks

 

[Pourboy bait]

That is a neat idea.  Use supersoft plastic, and use a bunch of them in a bag.  Would be a bit less messy than the real thing.

 

I haven't seen salmon egg scent, maybe if you steal some real eggs out of a jar and add them?

 

I'd try the ProCure tuna scent, it seems to work on salmon.  

 

Good luck.

[DaBehr]

Sure...

http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/tips/salmon_eggs

Or.. I collect some crayfish and dead minnows from the bait store.

I chop them up really fine and put them into a small container (with a lid!) Along with some worm oil and let it soak. After a day or so I would add the plastic bait.

If I use the mix for catfish I leave it outside in the sun!

For bass/walleye baits I put the container in a brown bag (so my wife doesn't see what it is!!!!!!!) And store it in the refrigerator.

Or...just buy some scent at the store!

[Pourboy bait]

I'm with you on your original idea though.  All plastic with a scent.  There is nothing like fooling a fish with something I made up.  I bought up 12 bottles of Baitmate Anise years ago before they started adding color and sparkle and it has been my go to for everything.

 

I'm a transplant from Toronto and have never fished for walleye, lol.

[DaveMc1]

Bio Edge Salmon egg scent, all natural scent too.

[archery1]

I heard krill oil is good. If memory serves me correct pro cure makes some

[JRammit]

I remember using fire balls for rainbow trout... I always thought the jar had a hint of vinegar to the smell..... Maybe it's just me, but could be worth a try.... Not sure what vinegar does to plastisol though

[RSullivan]

Hey Guys.

Thanks for all of the ideas.

 

I received my mold, shot some clusters, made my sacks and am now soaking them in Mikes Glo Scent Salmon Egg Oil.

[Pourboy bait]

Now I want to try the Bio edge Salmon scent.  This place always comes thru!

[Deuce]

Use pure salmon oil, can get it at most pet shops. I tried Pro Cure salmon oil but the scent is not what i thought was strong enough to really work with.