Ok for one, smoking is very unhealthy -__-" Two, bass have a VERY keen sense of smell and can smell almost anything in the water. For example, after someone smokes and puts on a bait, the bass will be able to smell that a mile away. They made the so called "attractants" to disguise the smell of humans so the bass smell a natural smell. Trust me, its true. Even if you dont think it matters, it actually does So, pour on some attractant next time you fish. It actually works! (not attracting the fish, just disguising human scent)