FishingGuy Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hey Raiders, Not sure if any of you have heard about this but apparently WD-40 is a heaps good fish attractant when sprayed on baits. Was up at Tuggerah Lakes the other day and a bloke there was using this method and managed a good Bream and a Flathead, he also got a massive Mud Crab, and I mean MASSVE!! He said that WD-40 had fish oil in it, so is there any truth in this?? Have you tried it before?? Cheers, FishingGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalmainBob Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Fishing Guy, Here is a link to the MSDA sheet for WD-40. Sorry No Fish Oil. Its petroleum based http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf Cheers bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingGuy Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Still odd that it seems to work?? Cheers, Fishing Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossfire63 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Is it April 1 I think he was having a lend of you. Solvent based products tend to be fish repelants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillie Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Have heard of this before so there maybe something in it have heard people put in painful joints (knees/elbow) for pain relief. I think I will just use it on the car etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingGuy Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Is it April 1 I think he was having a lend of you. Solvent based products tend to be fish repelants Hahaha, nah mate, saw him catch the fish. Cheers, FishingGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Personally I'd stick with S-factor. The waters around Sydney have enough petrol-based pollutants in them already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 This subject has been done over a few times. Here is what we thought back in 09 http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=41049&hl=wd40#entry306868 Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Any research to prove or solid evidence??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) From the horses mouth. There is NO fish oil in WD 40 Myth: WD-40® contains fish oil. Fact: Consumers have told us for years that they've caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40®. We believe this legend came from folks assuming the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so. http://wd40.com/cool-stuff/myths-legends-fun-facts WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. WhileWD-40® can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40Company does not recommend usingWD-40® to attract fish. Edited January 26, 2015 by NaClH2OK9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katoe Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 That helps a lot was worried about treating pliers etc with anything on the chance it will leave a smell that would turn fish off. Looks like WD40 is my answer. Cheers Katoe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating_Medic Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yep I too have heard that rumour before and have seen a bait shop attendant actually spray a load of prawns that I had just bought with WD-40 telling me it was a great burley and attractant. I cant remember if we caught fish that day but I too always believed that it was just fish oil. Oh well, I wont be using it on any bait soon anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well it does stop the fish from rusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Use it if you like, I wouldn't be keen on eating a fish that's eaten WD40 bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishesh Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 i thinks its more due to the placebo effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnmn8r Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Y7u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfisherman Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 From the horses mouth. There is NO fish oil in WD 40 Myth: WD-40[emoji768] contains fish oil. Fact: Consumers have told us for years that they've caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40[emoji768]. We believe this legend came from folks assuming the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie[emoji768], it just ain’t so. http://wd40.com/cool-stuff/myths-legends-fun-facts WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. WhileWD-40[emoji768] can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40Company does not recommend usingWD-40[emoji768] to attract fish. WD40 recommends its spray as fish attractant.... True story Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_rider Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 WD40 recommends its spray as fish attractant.... True story Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Fishingphase I'm with you on this one. Wd40 held a 1000 uses competition last year and I'm positive it was one of the advertised uses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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