Folk wisdom says that theĀ smellĀ of anise is a surefire fish attractant. It masks the smell of human scent and is irresistible to fish. Whether thatās true or not, we cannot say, Ā but the powerful black licorice smell of anise oil does help fuel the imagination and magnify the memory of that perfect day on the water with a fishing rod and net in hand...a day that will live on in the telling for many years to come.
