Scents?

[Bone_Collector]

If I use an oil based scent I like to use a paste style so I can put it on the hook. I don't like to put any on the lure that I am using because I don't like to mess up the flash that the lure throws off. For example if I am wobbler fishing down in Long View for fall Chinook I will put some smelly jelly on the hooks and WD on the wobbler.

When using eggs I like to mix in some scent when I am curing the bait up because the eggs will absorb a water base liquid scent the best and than re-disperse it back into the water while they milk out. The eggs will also absorb oil based scents.

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[steelhead13]

I never put anything on my eggs besides the cure that i make.

[TheHunt]

I figured I would add sulfites too the eggs about 2 hours before fish them.

[TommyH]

For the most part i just cure my eggs and use them as they are, but a plug/lure/jig i will try to give some scent to. smelly jelly is great for staying on your choosen bait. Garlic can be great at times, i think its best used when fish are active/biting, it can start a feeding frenzy.

[Bone_Collector]

Hunt its actually better to add the sulfides to your eggs while curing them that way they absorb them and than when the eggs milk out in the water the sulfides are disturbed into the water continuously as apposed to be washed on when you first put the eggs into the water. But if you dont have any eggs that have been cured with a chemical type cure than it is better to add some than not have any at all.

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[WSU]

I like to add chemicals and scents during the curing process.  However, I also frequently apply scents to each individual bait during fishing.  This allows me to freshen up my baits with more scent, and to try different combos. 

Hunt - If you are new at curing eggs for salmon, I would start with a proven chemical cure such as pro-cure, pro-glow, fire cure, etc.  That should get you to a good mix of sulfites, salt, and sugar. 

To experiment with scents, simply cure as directed on the bottle.  Once the eggs juice out, add scent into the juice and mix the entire contents (eggs, juice, and scent) well.  The eggs will reabsorb the juice and the scent along with it.  I certainly have not dialed in the magical cures, but trying different combos and scents has definitely put a lot more fish in the boat.