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The fishing scents you need at your disposal 🐟
When shark fishing goes wrong and results in an airlift to a hospital 🦈
A sure-fire recipe for your fresh caught crab 🦀
Smells Like a Catch
Some anglers swear by skill, others by luck, but let’s be honest, sometimes it just comes down to whether your bait smells like dinner. Fish use their sense of smell to find food, and the right attractant can tip the odds in your favor. Scents also mask odors from fuel, sunscreen, or your hands, giving your presentation a natural edge.
Here are five proven options anglers reach for again and again:
Berkley PowerBait Attractant – A reliable gel available in formulas for different species. It holds well to lures and soft plastics.
Pro-Cure Bait Scents – Made with real baitfish, these come in blends like shrimp, anise, and salmon egg. Excellent for trout and salmon.
Smelly Jelly Attractant – A thick gel that clings tightly, offered in natural scents such as anchovy and crawfish. Effective for bass and walleye.
Liquid Mayhem Fish Attractant – Designed with amino acids and enzymes, this formula sticks through multiple casts. Popular for bass anglers.
Gulp! Alive! Spray – A quick spray option that’s easy to reapply on the water without handling messy gels. Versatile across species.
Pro tip: Less is more. Apply lightly so your lure doesn’t feel unnatural, and reapply as needed to keep the scent strong.
Scents won’t turn a bad cast into a trophy catch, but they do improve your odds. Think of them as cologne for your lures—just don’t expect your fishing partner to be impressed if you spill it in the truck.
🎣 IN THE FIELD
A six-foot orange nurse shark was spotted off Costa Rica looking like a traffic cone with fins, thanks to a rare genetic quirk called xanthism. Despite its neon glow and ghost-white eyes, the shark has thrived, leaving scientists both baffled and impressed.
Colorado’s lakes are a dream for anglers and boaters alike, from high-country waters like Granby and Grand that brim with trout and kokanee, to reservoirs like Pueblo, Lathrop, and Horsetooth where fishing mixes easily with skiing and cruising. Whether you’re chasing trout in the mountains or spending a day on the water closer to the Front Range, Colorado delivers plenty of options for both rods and boats.
Midday birthday fishing in Florida took an unexpected turn when Shawn Meuse, posing with a freshly unhooked lemon shark off Cayo Costa, was bitten on the leg and had to be airlifted to the hospital after friends applied a tourniquet and called 911. From his hospital bed, he’s undeterred—“See you next time,” he quipped—while officials reminded anglers that shark activity spikes during tarpon season and to always approach marine wildlife with caution.
AI CORNER
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💋 CHEF’S KISS - RECIPE OF THE WEEK
We don’t highlight salads often, but this Crab Louie is one we couldn’t pass up on: