[SeniorInvisible]

It works on carp and tench. But is a big no no on sea fish m8.

I have read this many times however my observation seems to contradict. A few days ago I was throwing garlic powder into the ocean (shore fishing) as a chum to observe what would happen. I did see 3 good sized snappers swim from the deep into the cloud acting all crazy after which they went back.

Isn't garlic suppose to be a fish attractant? It's certainly causing some movement with the fishes. I will try it out to see if it works. Already devised a recipe for it to soak into the bait.

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[fish_or_die]

I have read this many times however my observation seems to contradict. A few days ago I was throwing garlic powder into the ocean (shore fishing) as a chum to observe what would happen. I did see 3 good sized snappers swim from the deep into the cloud acting all crazy after which they went back.

Isn't garlic suppose to be a fish attractant? It's certainly causing some movement with the fishes. I will try it out to see if it works. Already devised a recipe for it to soak into the bait.

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Sacre Bleu!
Dont get too many snappers round 'ere :laugh:

 

[PeteBauld]

Garlic is known to work on tropical fish that refuse to eat after a long trip from Brazil to the UK. So might be worth a go. It isn't exactly going to break the bank if it doesn't work, is it?

 

[glm1967]

what are you trying to catch? a fish or a chef:laugh:

nigela would do if i can catch a chef,quality

 

[dirtylittlerockling]

Anyone ever tried blending up garlic into liquid and soaking the bait in it before casting?

Bait soaks of any thing different will always stand a chance and as garlic is a great attractor in the course fishing world then why not. Might also be worth trying chilli or black pepper as both are also proven fish catchers.

Used garlic for my carp pelets and caught well, but I don't think it would work on sea baits....but a bit of predator plus might work !!

Not so sure about pp though. Ok it stinks of fish but if you taste it your self then you'll notice its sweet and not fishy as it smells! Halibut flavour glugs are also sweet, and for that matter so are most flavourings, so maybe thats the way to go!


Or simple as it sounds there are several course fishing ground baits out there that are made from fish meal like bait tech's "special G" or van den eynde do one deep green in colour but the name i cant remember.
Could bind with egg which would make it like putty and stuff squid with it.
In its dry state you could dust lug before freezing.
If ground bait works on sea fish as its designed to work on course species (contains feed inducers) then you could burry a couple of kilos in the sand at low tide and wait for the fireworks!
Anyone willing to test?
Or has it already been done?

 

[meatsack]

fish with a chap who rubs aniseed soap into
his hands before baiting up on some sessions.....

and when he does his catches are the best of the trip...
but who can tell if the catch would have been the
same if he had not used the soap....?
a strange one...

 

[Whippyzzippy]

There is definitely some truth in it, proven by scientific research. May be worth trying garlic oil of some form, could also try injecting it into squid baits etc

 

[SeniorInvisible]

Yup, been testing this out for a couple of months and it was quite successful. I used some grub lures soaked in garlic oil and so far has landed three (3) fishes including a Brochet (snook) not to mention the amount of times the tail was bitten off the grub. I conclude this works tremendously.

Just thought I would let you know.

 

[Jammy John]

Interesting thread, use it now and again myself, paste form now saves the hassle of smashing it up, cheers the noo

 

[SeaShellGold]

Joking aside, I have found that by spicing up my baits i have definately caught more fish. my most succesful one to date, may be a coinsidence but unlikely, is curried bate, especially sweetcorn. Dip it in over night, the stronger the smell the better chances are. That worked for me.

 

[pechuer]

Ino a few Laugh about this, sure i saw somthing in a report about this , think it was soaking raw prawns overnight, it was used for plaice with good results, could of been on here i read it , ONE THING I DO NO THE NEXT TIME YOU CATCH A BRITTLE STAR CRUNCH IT UP SMELLS JUST LIKE GARLIC ????, STAPLE DIET OF FLATTYS AND COD ETC, Just a thought.
Regards Graham

 

[pechuer]

Sos last post should of read, raw prawns soaked over night with a few cloves of garlic

:doh:

 

[SeniorInvisible]

... is curried bate...

Are you talking about putting curry powder on the bait?

 

[dandiggler]

I'm so gonna get me some "lazy garlic" from the pound shop to try this next time

 

[ecl]

does work seen it used

 

[SeniorInvisible]

I haven't really tried it on baits. All I've been doing is spraying soft plastic lures with garlic oil, and very slowly fishing it to test it in isolation. I don't know how it will perform on baits (although I could make a prediction) but it has been catching me fishes with soft plastic lures. I have noticed that when I spray the lure fully with the oil, upon the first cast I'm getting a lot of bites - lots of them were small fishes. The bites tend to lessen when I reach the 8th cast and upon spraying it again I start getting more bites. Although I've landed only four, I've had 26 instances where the tail was bitten off.

 

[notyet nige]

Just stumbled on this .

I fish with a mate who runs a tackle shop just as he was shutting up shop and getting his gear ready for a nights fishing , I unwrapped his black lug and sprayed/soaked them with a garlic spray additive from the carp section . re wrapped them and loaded the van .

Got to the mark he unwrapped his first pack of worm whilst i secretly sniggered under my tackle box lid , A load shout of What the flip have you done to my flipping worms you flipping naughty boy . or something similar to that was screamed at high volume whilst he was waving a vampire proof blacklug in disgust and holding his nose .

Anyway he used them and bagged up caught 6 keeper cod to my 2 caught on untampered black. My ass was thoroughly whooped as he reminded me of it for a long time after . So proof enough garlic doesnt put fish off . Going to try diesel and sulphuric acid next time as his bait additive if he ever allows me near his bait fridge again