Does anyone use WD40 for fish lure? Some say it's bad for the environment but others say it is vegetable base. I don't know.
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Does anyone use WD40 for fish lure? Some say it's bad for the environment but others say it is vegetable base. I don't know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTQBG_5AaFM
From the WD-40 site. It's not vegetable, but contains VOC's.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillCFish
http://www.wd40company.com/files/pdf...ec16952473.pdf
Surface Cautions
Nearly all surfaces interact with WD-40 as they would any high grade ali-phatic petroleum spirit. Certain types of rubber will swell upon prolonged immersion. Wax polishes and certain wax coatings may be softened by WD-40. Clear polycarbonate and polystyrene may stress craze or crack. Always test surfaces first.
I believe the oil in WD40 is cod liver oil.
Water Displacing 40th attempt= WD40
My dad swore by WD40 for arthritis...
Rickie
The manufacturer states that they don't recommend it due to environmental issues. May be true. BUT!!!!! Do you realize how little goes into the water as compared to the petroleum byproducts produced by an outboard motor.
NOPE ... not even close, George !! The major components of WD-40 are petroleum base oil & aliphatic hydrocarbons (basically petroleum oil & solvents).Quote:
Originally Posted by cricket george
There isn't, & never has been any "fish oil" in WD-40 !!
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Originally Posted by jigflinger
That may be true ... but, it's STILL "adding" to the overall pollution effects !!
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Whomever states that WD-40 is vegetable based .... is sadly mistaken. It's a petroleum/solvent combination ... and contains no vegetable or fish oil components.Quote:
Originally Posted by WillCFish
Even the mfg disclaims its use as a fish lure scent. Here's an excerpt from their Facts/Myths webpage :
What a Fish story!
Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.
WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.
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Rickie ... here's what the WD-40 folks have to say about that :Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
“WD-40 Cures Arthritis!” No Way.
Myth: WD-40 cures arthritis.
Fact:
This popular headline, appearing at least once a year in the tabloids, is completely FALSE. WD-40 Company does not recommend the use of WD-40 for medical purposes, and knows no reason why WD-40 would be effective for arthritis pain relief. WD-40 contains petroleum distillates and should be handled with the same precautions for any product containing this type of material.
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CP - Thanks for the enlightenment:biggrin
... use a cooking spray, like PAM instead, I've seen that recommended on the board more then once, keeps your jigs from sticking together too.
35 years ago we sprayed it on our lures for catchin Coho on Lake Michigan. I cant say it helped but it sure didnt hurt. I dont know if they changed ingredients or not, but back then I was told it was vegetable oil
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Originally Posted by crappiepappy
WD40 may have worked. Pain is part of the psyche. That is why placebos work on some people.
Never heard this. I use to use baby oil, but it is made from distilled gas byproducts, so I quit using it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kgalla02
Quite right, Tom ... the "placebo effect" does work on some people. The problem with using WD-40 as an arthritis rub, comes with those whom may be sensitive or allergic to the ingredients :Doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
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I aree. I used so much Icy Hot on my knee that I had an allergic reaction to it and ended up having to go to doctor for shots.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiepappy
Does anyone really believe what the manufacture puts on the I-net? When I read their response, the first thing they say is: The ingredients are and always will be "SECRET". With that being said, I have a very hard time believing anything they say about what it's not for. I view all of that stuff as pure "anti liability" hype.
Read there MSDS sheet. It contains VOC's Volitale Organic Compounds. This equals not good for the water, and not good for medical uses. But if you insist go soak your lures and hands. I will continue to use it as a rust preventative and general lubricant.Quote:
Originally Posted by jigflinger
WD 40, duct tape and apple pie are eternal icons.
Since you included,"not good for the water" i am guessing that you do not fish from a gas powered boat. If you do, would you perform the following experiment, please? Take a can of WD-40 and spray in the water and see what happens. Now start your boat motor. Do you notice the oil slick created by the exhaust? (this oil slick will be much less obvious with a 4 stroke as only the exhaust gas is contributing). Now look where you sprayed the WD-40. What do you see? Now which one is worse for the water? Neither one is what a tree hugger would call "good" for the water, but the WD-40 is, by far, the lesser of the two. So SirBob, I do not believe the manufacturer just because they print something. I have read thousands of MSDS when I painted cars for a living.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirBob
I DON'T USE IT MUCH BUT I DON'T HUG TREES EITHER !:juggle
I know it kills wasps and some of my trout fishin buddies use it on corn kernels for bait.
Correct me if I`m mistaken, but the can of WD-40 I`m currently holding says "WARNING: Contents are FLAMMABLE". Never knew cod liver oil was flammable. Would guess it`s a light petroluem product with additives...
The propellant used to get it out of the can is the main thing that is flammable.
I use crawfish oil or shellfish oil i get from trapping supply companies.
Contents are flammable because it's OIL (petroleum distillates). There's NO cod liver oil involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lowellhturner
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The propellant is carbon dioxide. It's the petroleum components that are flammable.Quote:
Originally Posted by jigflinger
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