Bass Fishing - adding scent to lures

that is what i always thought but i am just looking to get confirmation on that thought process.

I pretty much only use it at night and when I'm fishing muddy water. Any time I feel they're unable to use sight as their main hunting sense.

So like 1% of the time.

Only baits I ever used that were scented are the gulp saltwater baits for reds and trout. Only reason I used them is they are manufactured and baisted in that stinky arse liquid for a long time before I use them. I see no way that a spray will stay on past the first inch that it's in the water.

I used a garlic aerosol for a couple seasons. I did not notice a big difference.

Quit using it after I layed on the can while trying to catch a nap. Covered the back of my neck and half my back.I smelled like garlic bread for a week.

I keep a chartreuse garlic dye in my boat. There has been several occasions when I knew the fish were there and couldn't get a bite that Id dip the claws of a speed craw or baby brushhog in it and start getting bites. Not sure if it's the dye or scent that helps though

When water is cold, it shines at times, and you can tell a difference....Not so much when its warmer.