stinkbait

English

Etymology

stink +‎ bait

Noun

stinkbait (countable and uncountable, plural stinkbaits)

1. (fishing) A form of bait composed of malodorous ingredients, designed to attract fish (primarily catfish) that hunt by scent.

   Deke mashed a wad of stinkbait onto the treble hook, then rinsed his fingers in the water to reduce the foul stench before lifting his beer can.