The debate over using scented products still rages amongst fresh water fishermen. The facts are that fish do taste and do have a sense of smell. There are compelling reasons to apply scent to soft plastics and tests have proven that once a fish has the bait and tastes what to them is natural, you will in theory have more time to set the hook. Scented products basically offer two tangible benefits: 1. They mask human odor. 2. They offer a more natural taste to the fish. For more information and articles on this topic, I would suggest referring to studies done by Dr. Loren Hill. He is a Zoologist at the University of Oklahoma and well known for studying the effects of scent on freshwater fish – specifically largemouth bass.

BDobbs – scentloc.com