Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThen again, there are many fishermen (and women) who have been fishing by applying WD-40 directly to their baits for several decades and swear by the method, so you have to take that into consideration too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s in WD-40 (Is WD-40 Environmentally Friendly?)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Even though the full list of ingredients WD-40 is \u201ctop secret\u201d, we still know a handful of the key players. Some of the ingredients like Aliphatic Hydrocarbon, Petroleum Base Oil, Surfactant and LVP Aliphatic Hydrocarbon are all known to be harmful to the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A good rule of thumb is that anything that is petroleum-based is not something that one ought to be putting into the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are claims that this product doesn\u2019t leave an oil residue, however, due to it initially being designed for the space program, it certainly does leave an oil residue behind. So, each time you add some to your fishing lure, as soon as your lure hits the water, you\u2019re adding some oil to the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Should You Use WD-40 For While Fishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The truth of the matter is that WD-40 works great for keeping your fishing equipment in great condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The actual purpose of WD-40 is to prevent rust and corrosion<\/strong>. (It’s actually not meant for squeaky doors like you might have thought). Since your fishing gear is exposed to moisture, humidity, and water each time you use them, rust and corrosion can happen quite easily and compromise the integrity and quality of your equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen applied directly to your fishing equipment, WD-40 will create a layer of protection to shield it from corrosion and rust. However, the company itself does not recommend that you use the product for the sole purpose of attracting fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company has even taken steps to debut the myth that their product is a miracle fish attractant. On the company website, they state how they have taken steps to conserve and respect the environment and would like to encourage others to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, keep your WD-40 on hand to protect your fishing equipment from rust and corrosion…just seriously think twice about adding it to your lure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many of you are probably disappointed that the myth was busted about fishing with WD-40, but it\u2019s a good thing to be informed about. Just imagine the consequences if every fisherman was to use some WD-40 on his bait every time he fished. Perhaps the lakes would be different and even more polluted with oil residue from the products being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So go ahead, throw the can of WD-40 into your boat, but make sure to only use it to take care of your fishing equipment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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