danlarter Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hey guys I heard from someone that wd 40 works great to attract fish if sprayed on lures or bait anyone tried it? Cheers, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppydawg Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 the main ingredient in WD-40 (Water Disbursement 40) is fish oil the MAIN ingredient that is, not the only ingredient! whether it helps or hinders I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomey_git Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I read that as a kid and religiously spray my reels and line with it. No idea if there is any proof behind it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qnut Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hey guys I heard from someone that wd 40 works great to attract fish if sprayed on lures or bait anyone tried it? Cheers, Dan. You have propellant, Fire Retardant (cant use D40 to start your 2stroke anymore), Stabilisers and so on... I wouldn't reccomend it comming from a chemical composition point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoki Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I go out on charter boats quite often and one person tried it and did not catch one fish. You have to remember that it also contains petroleum. I know once I filled up my tank with fuel and spilt some on my hands, when I handled the bait the smell of the fuel got on there and as a result I did not catch not one fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekiifisher Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Interesting that this has been said. Alot of my friends do not fish but have been hearing of this lately and informing me of it? I thought it was rather strange and just buy the attractors from the tackle shop. I think it would be the safest bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalucius Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 A friend of mine posted this info on Facebook overnight I thought you might find it as interesting as I did I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup.I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do....probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I was impressed!WD-40 who knew?"Water Displacement #40".The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts.WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'Water Displacement' Compound.They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, thus WD-40.The 'Convair Company' bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass.It's a miracle!Then try it on your stovetop.It's now shinier than it's ever been.You'll be amazed.WD-40 Uses:1. Protects silver from tarnishing.2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters, as well. (Ya gotta love this one!!!)6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.7. Removes lipstick stains.8. Loosens stubborn zippers.9. Untangles jewelry chains.10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.12. Keeps ceramic / terracotta garden pots from oxidizing.13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen flooring.It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.19. Remove those nasty Bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...22. Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.31. Removes grease splatters from stovetops.32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).35. Removes all traces of duct tape.36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.37. Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'38. The favorite use in the state of New York, it protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.41. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks and wipe with a clean rag.42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Here is what snopes has to say about this ageless question: WD - Fact or Fiction Cheers Hodgey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I dont think the chemicals in WD-40 are good for the water ways. Even if in small doses, we dont want to be doing more damage. Good old tuna oil and bread will do the trick just fine, cheaper too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 You've gotta love fishraider- any fishing question has multiple answers and opinions, and you can choose which one suits you!!! This has made some great reading!!! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlarter Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 some interesting reading. thanks for all your replies guys its always good to hear of these weird little wives tales and what people have discovered from trying them out. Cheers, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieR Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 So what should you spray your hooks and swivels with if they get salt water on them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Lanox is a friendlier version, which contains no silicon, kerosene, acids or diesel product. Inox is another variation, made by the same people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qnut Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 So what should you spray your hooks and swivels with if they get salt water on them?? Lanolin Oil... That stuff is gold and works on everything from outboards to first aid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 So what should you spray your hooks and swivels with if they get salt water on them?? fresh water or they'll rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRED-ATOR Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 So what should you spray your hooks and swivels with if they get salt water on them?? Fresh water dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martymonsta Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I carry a small plastic jar with me when I go out. Any terminals or lures that get used during the day go into the jar of fresh water rather than back into the tacklebox where they'd spread rust. At the end of the day just empty out the fresh water from the jar and place the bits out to dry and voila - no rust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieR Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hmmmmm ... I have tried the freshwater trick (with a jar also) and I am still getting the odd swivel / jig head rusting - I was hoping for a lubricant to spray on to keep them from rusting. I might try fish oil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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