For the first time myself and 2 buddies ran our own baits. We used tips from several different sources one of my long time bear baiting buddies told me to use liquid smoke. Every time we baited a bottle went in with the bait mix. Then when I was on stand I had a spray bottle mixed up with 50/50 water and liquid smoke, I would spray it a couple of times every 30 mins or so. I'm a firm believer that the spraying not only helped to mask our scent but it also drew bears in.