Question

Does sunscreen affect fish if they smell it on the bait?

Answer 1

Here is an discussion I found on this topic, if you scroll down you can find that the member Wayne P or Hawg did a test where he sprayed sunscreen on his plastic worms and still had the same catch rate. I personally have never had a problem, of course I use sunscreen and sometimes it gets on my lures, but I have not noticed a difference either.

https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/79208-does-sunscreenlotion-have-adverse-effects-on-fish-biting/

Comments

Thank you. This was very informative.

Answer 2

someone once told me that spraying WD-40 on hard plastics is a fish attraction... no idea if it is true, but this question made me think of that. As far as sunscreen keeping the fish away, i don't think it is an issue. I have gotten sunscreen on bait before by accident and didn't notice a difference.

Comments

Seems wd-40 wouldn't be good for environment

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Thanks for your comment. I know they sell many things to put on your bait to attract fish so I always thought some things probably do the opposite.