Catching enough for dinner isn;'t that hard to do, and I am confident that I can do that. I have full confidence in my fishing ability. Trying to control things that I can't control is just another attempt to put a few more in the livewell, or make a really bad trip into that dinner.

it's no different in scent control with deer. Some people live it and breath it. Others dont believe in it at all. It doesn't make the guy that bathes in scent free soap before each hunt LESS CONFIDENT in his ability. It is using every advantage he can.

In this case (crappie nibbles), I am the guy that "believes in scent control". I too have an understanding wife and I fish a lot too. In MY experience, they seem to work.

I will however, try your suggestion of smaller line and jigs. Thanks!