Anise extract?

[acrawfor]

I was told by a family friend that he swears by putting anise extract on his bait. Not sure if this is legal or not. Was wondering if anyone had tried it and if it helped.

[gaustin]

I have used for years, learned it from my Dad and really use when the bite is tough............

[acrawfor]

Not illegal though? He seemed to hint that I wouldn't want to get caught with it.

[Papawsmith]

Have no idea why it might be illegal. I have lived in two reigons that have heavy Amish populations, one in Indiana and now here in Ohio. Both there and here I have seen Amish put anise on bait. Very common old "trick" that they use and claim good success. I tried it one time while perch fishing but could not stand the stink of the anise, once it got on my hands it just about ruined my day. Had to drink a whole lot of extra beer just to make it go away.

[sodussut]

always added it to my homemade cornmeal dough ball recipe when fishing for carp in the summers. worked good!

[BiG ARN]

Amish ice fishing........id like to see that!     must be like watching a black and white ice fishing video from 1944

[solman]

I ALWAYs put it on my hands before I bait up for tyhe first time that day.  Hey ARN There is always a group of Amish fishin at this lodge in ONT every year when we go.  Those Dudes are fishin fools and there old ladies are in the boat all day with em but dont fish.  It is a shocker to see.

[BiG ARN]

i can only imagine!

[Panther Martin]

is that the same stuff we use to bait bears in with?

[acrawfor]

It smells like black licourice, so maybe you bait bears with it.

Would be awesome to see Amish ice fishing. Using it as a cover scent on your hands wouldn't be such a bad idea...stinks enough to work thats for sure.

[mote1977]

[BiG ARN]

just like i imagined it!

[acrawfor]

Can't believe you actually found a picture of it. I've seen Amsih fishing before, but only in the summer. Amazing.

[flytyr]

What is anise extract and where do I find it?

[mote1977]

I see quite a few of them ice fishing here in PA. Most of them can't seem to comprehend size or bag limits.

[andycapp]

People up in NY near Lake Ontario have used Anise Extract in their egg cures since I can remember.

[stoph]

anise is a plant, stinks like liqourice. My bud gave me a little bottle, as someone else mentioned its awsome for carp. bass love it too i hear. As for where to find it, hmmm try www.carpanglersgroup.c om and check with the bait suppliers on there, someone will carry it i'm sure.   I've never checked for it but maybe in a health food store?? i think humans can consume it too, i'd try health stores first then hit online carp bait co's..

[acrawfor]

I see quite a few of them ice fishing here in PA. Most of them can't seem to comprehend size or bag limits.

Not sure if they have to follow these laws. Here in Michigan I don't think hunting regulations apply to them. I think it has something to do with the way they live. Could be wrong though, maybe they do just ignore them.

What is anise extract and where do I find it?

Not exactly sure what it is from (anise plant i suppose  ) but it smells like concentrated black licourice. I got mine from walmart in the baking/spice isle near the vanilla.

[minnowguy]

What is anise extract and where do I find it?

Its a flavoring used to make candy and stuff, you can find it in most grocery stores. It will be in the seasoning and flavoring section and food dyes. Runs about $4.00 around here. I use it for bear hunting but have never thaught to use it for fishing, might try it.

[mote1977]

They have to pfollow the same laws as everyone else here in PA, except for paying taxes .

[flytyr]

Thanks for the help.

[stephensonswille]

is that the same stuff we use to bait bears in with?

yeah it works great to draw those old smart ones

[bigmike7272]

That stuff works wonders on pretty much any kind of fish

[acrawfor]

How do you apply it to the fish. Do you just pour a little on or pour some on a rag and wipe it on the fish?

[rricchi]

Anus extract? I had a couple of dogs that used to squirt that stuff around now and then. Stinks like hell.   

[RAT140]

i use it and love it. works great for the big fish. just got mine from wal-mart. in the spice section. nice old trick that my father in law told me.