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Pautzke Bait · Scents & Attractants
Pautzke Fire Brine Bait Attractant, Red, 32 oz
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Options
Color: Red
- Item weight
- 2.8 Pounds
Quick take
Bait curing brine with UV properties that toughens soft baits and adds attractant dyes for salmon and steelhead.
Best for
- Eggs and herring presentations for salmon
- Curing soft baits like anchovies and shad for roe fishing
- Steelhead fishing where scent and toughness matter
Skip if
- You prefer fresh live bait presentations with no additives
- You target species that respond poorly to dyed or scented baits
Strengths
- Dyes color bait to match fish preference and increase visibility
- UV properties help fish locate the bait in turbid water
- Curing agent toughens bait so it stays on the hook through casting
Trade-offs
- Requires advance preparation time to cure bait properly
- Dyes and scents may spook fish in very clear water conditions
- Single formula may not match all regional bait preferences
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Natural | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| RedThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Pautzke Fire Brine Bait Attractant, 33oz | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:— |
| Pautzke Fire Brine Bait Attractant, Natural, 31 oz | Color:Natural | Suits:— |
| Pautzke Fire Brine Bait Attractant, Pink, 31 oz | Color:Pink | Suits:— |
| Pautzke Fire Brine Bait Attractant, Red, 32 oz | Color:Red | Suits:— |
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