Pike / Predator Bait Additives

Oils and scents can be added to baits when fishing for pike and other predators to increase their attraction. There are a wide range of different scents and flavours available which can be added to baits by pouring them on the outside. For a longer lasting, slower release the oil can be injected inside of deadbaits using a bait needle and a syringe. The bait needle can also be used to inject air into deadbaits adding buoyancy and causing them to pop up off the bottom or above any weed present.
Some oils also contain a dye or you can purchase dyes separately, which can be used to dye baits in different colours. This can give natural baits a twist the fish haven’t seen before by changing their colour and making them more visible.