One of the most famous scenes from the movie “Jaws” is Roy Scheider as Chief Martin Brody ladling bloody chum out of a drum when the big fish makes its first appearance to the crew of the Orca.
Chumming has been used for decades to bring fish to fisherman, and it works just as well today.
Chumming is an effective method for attracting sharks, but it also works great on cobia, tarpon and a number of other nearshore species. In addition, just like laundry detergent, chum is now available in highly-concentrated form, so using less is more. A favorite local product sells under the name “Menhaden Milk” — a water-solubilized menhaden oil mixture made and distributed by Voodoo Lures. The product is easy to use, works well and can be dispersed using a drip bottle or a simple makeshift dispenser.
First, pour four or five ounces in a plastic bottle that has one of the newer pull-top dispensers, then poke a few holes in the top of the bottle and hang it upside down from the transom of your boat. The bottle will drip slowly behind the boat, and the current will pull it out to your baits. This method puts a lot of concentrated scent in the water without the mess.
Menhaden Milk may be used frozen or in its liquid form. It is sold in a concentrate that must be diluted with water before use. It is available at approximately half the price of traditional menhaden oil — one gallon of concentrate makes up to four gallons of usable product.
For more information about Menhaden Milk visit www.fishvoodoodolls.com.
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