Something Bad is Happening to my Fishing Lures - You Need to Know ASAP

[@chadrhodes5721]

Sign them and give them away. People would love to have one of your crank baits

[@TheRubenGalvan]

Agreed.

[@greatwhitesfishingadventur2273]

I'd definitely like a couple signed ... send them "Down Under" ..... "Down Under Mike" ......

[@fr3aky0u]

Do eeet!

[@thedudeabides1445]

New challenge, catch a 10 pounder on one of Scott's f'd up baits.

[@savannahanderson2063]

I'd love one signed! Scott Martin is the man!

[@lojofishing]

I don't think I've caught enough fish to damage my lures lol

[@rogerdudra178]

I've been fishin for 60 years and no one until you, Scot, has ever brought up this most keen observation of your tackle. My eyes will now and forever be focused on this characteristic of a specific bait. And, I have alot of them that are old. I'd have to say that this is the best fishing advice I have yet gotten from watching pro fishermen discuss fishing anywhere.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Thank you!

[@tuff74]

Hey Scott, Ever try calling your sponsors or the manufacturer of a swelled up bait for their analysis?

[@fredsurrette9823]

I have had some of my crank baits do this last year and didn't know what was the problem. Now I know and I will sort them out and get back to fishing. Thanks a bunch.

[@mulldrifterz6469]

Scott please read this! Here is a tip for you on why this happens and how to help prevent it. It generally happens on older lures because wear and tear to it from fish teeth, rocks, trees and other things will put tiny holes/pockets into the lures that collect water. They may appear dry but as you put them into the lure box they could have collected a tiny bit of water in the inner shell of the lure and the general heat will push the water back out of the lure. Over time the holes (even if you cannot see them) become deeper and this process happens repeatedly until it gets those "stretch" marks you talked about. A way to prevent it, is to coat your older lures or lures that have significant teeth marks with a couple coats of clear fingernail polish (I am sure the wife could help you here! ;) ) occasionally. It takes a little time but it helps prevent this from happening and saves you money on tackle.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Why don’t you go to someone else’s channel and hate...

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

This may be the issue with some of the lures, but I have had it happen to several brand new megabass jerkbaits. That was painful at $22.00 each.

[@kbone87]

Jerry Thomas he told u

[@iancameron1662]

Scott Martin hey scott been watching you and your dad for years.anyway to get a signed pic from you and your dad.thank you for your fishing info

[@frankvilla2833]

Scott Martin 😂

[@johnbillings2263]

I THINK YOUR LURES ARE SPAWNING IN YOUR BOX DUDE

[@TheBasstead1]

I agree with your assessment. Heat and degassing of the plastics are causing them to swell. All plastics soften when heat is applied, add a little degassing of the plastic, and Bam! Swollen baits with swollen problems. I'm scared to look at my older baits now.

[@stevengordon4857]

That carlton guy is absolutley right. Ive had this exact thing happen to me. Left a box out in the rain once in the summer in mississippi. 2 days later i found it. All my baits in the box new and old where swollen up . Never make that mistake again.

[@FishingWithCotton]

Thanks for the heads up! I got to go and check all my lures now :/

[@DubH46]

I've told my wife that bigger isn't always better.... Good info sir. Thanks for this one.

[@lukespivey9932]

Haha. Touché.

[@richardoconnor7162]

Scott it is from the sun. 15 years ago we started having baits expand and pop from the sun heating them up. It just sucks because lots of older baits that can not be replaced started doing this. We have been combating this by never leaving the boxes out in the sunlight. this has seamed to control it, but never set a box on the dash were the sun can hit it through the wind sheild this caused it to happen faster.

[@coryhall4457]

Take all your old baits spread them all out and poor epoxy over them and make a tabletop out of them

[@Hankxiong]

Cory Hall thats a grand idea!

[@mattdidit84]

Coolidea but theyd float to the top

[@lancehenthorn17]

Just glue them down first. That way they can't float. I must say that table top idea would be sweet. Good call Cory Hall!

[@ryanjones5951]

Is it possible that they are expanding from heat. If your garage or the back of the Trokar battle wagon isn't air conditioned. It probably gets pretty hot in the summer. Back to elementary school science. Heat expands. So with the heat, the plastic is softer, plus the air that is inside expands. Causing the stretching.

[@jasonborn9394]

That would be neat

[@kennethdennis9335]

I have had this happen to me once. I left a box of lures out on the deck on a very hot day and this exact thing happened to a lot of them. Lesson learned, keep your boxes out of the sun!!

[@edmelungeon2239]

Its defiantly heat Scott. I left a box of crankbaits in my car once & they almost all swelled up & were ruined. You may want to look into insulating you storage compartments or even venting them so that extreme heat can't build up. That same heat will also stretch & weaken your line. Maybe some kind of power vent would help?

[@sjfarish]

I saw that Lunkers TV drilled holes in his bait boxes so they could breath and also not hold water in them. I have never noticed this happening to my lures but I am sure it has. Thank you for this tip Scott God bless you...

[@fishbasscollectglass]

I fish with lots of lucky crafts in the ocean for halibut. Definitely taking a look through my box of dozens of flash pointers. I end up replacing them all with owner trebles to resist the salt better and in case I hook into something monster 36"+ I find myself cracking them and taking on water since im casting around piers, docks and jettys. Great video!

[@theoneandonlycarlton]

Scott Martin it's from moisture and condensation I have at least 3-4 desiccant packs in every one of my boxes. The things that come in a bottle of pills and they absorb any moisture if the bait isn't completely dry when you put it away. You're welcome.

[@NatasataN666]

I do the same, I find it helps a lot with rust prevention of the hooks and this problem I guess.

[@lukec.8941]

do they work for saltwater?

[@theoneandonlycarlton]

Yeah any kinda moisture

[@eddierivera2383]

Dude ever since I started following your fishing videos I been doing a lot of fishing

[@mr.edmiston6725]

This is caused from leaving your boxes in your boat in hot climates!! You should always keep your tackle in a controlled temperature environment!

[@videojoe7]

Freudian slip on my part. I read your name as "Mr. Albert Einstein." 😁

[@mr.edmiston6725]

videojoe7 well then why couldn't Scott tell us why it was happening! To me geniuses like yourself it's common sense. Just thought I'd make that clear for the kids not a pro like you my bad.

[@videojoe7]

Did you even watch the video? He said 'temperature changes' could cause it. You tell me "pro," how one can "keep tackle in a controlled temperature environment." Please let us all know. Fresh or saltwater fishermen want to know. Albert, don't fail us. Save Our Lures! Especially in Florida - we all want to keep our tackle in a "controlled temperature environment!"

[@mr.edmiston6725]

videojoe7 Don't be lazy!! Take your hard baits out of boat and put them inside!! After ruining several hundred dollars worth of baits that's what I started doing. It hasn't happened since! Glad I could help.

[@videojoe7]

Good point..but... Lazy isn't an issue for most, I would think... Are you down here in Florida? There's no avoiding a subtropical Summer. Even if you bring your lures inside, the AC and hot fishing temps won't help. Scott Martin posted an excellent video on what to look for on 'damaged lures.' 'Mr. Edmiston' ... when you say "climate controlled," it's just not possible for lots of anglers. At least there's common ground on the heat issue. Many fishermen keep their equipment in garages or sheds and can't bring them inside - for whatever reason. -There is a question of what lure manufacturer has better quality. -

[@chrisbloomgren822]

Good tip. I like that you specified non brand specific. Makes it not seem like a plug for a sponsor.

[@paulowens4168]

Good info , one of the most informative fisherman on KZbin today. And my favorite

[@iamcrankinstein8013]

Best tip I have got in a long time. I have a box of deep crank baits that have done great for me. If a crank baits catches fish I change what box they go into and it’s my “tournament bait” box. I didn’t have any day tournaments in July and August so put that box in my truck. In September had a Championship at KY lake and could not get a bunch of my crank baits in tune. No matter what I did something was just off. I did notice the splitting on a few but not all. I am now convinced that I ruined that group of baits.

[@FSDraconis]

I have never had any of my lures swell. But, I'm up here in Ny year round. I bring my lures inside afterwards. They don't sit in the vehicle or a boat. If you set your lures down in a sunny day and they still have water on them. That water can act as a lens. Not sure how much of an effect that might make with your really hot days in Florida. But it may not be helpful if you leave it out in the sunlight for a few hours.

[@Pawnfull]

Great information and tip! Definitely something to look out for.. not something your average joe would notice right away. 👊

[@mastermouaable]

Thanks for the the tip. I check all my lures just too make sure it's not swollen. Thankfully it's still normal.

[@marcrobinson5498]

This is caused by temp. I have been dealing with this for a long time. If your clear boxes are out in the sun, it is just like a green house. The temp inside the box skyrockets. You can drill a couple small holes to vent but then you have the issue of moisture. I usually try to keep my boxes out of the sun light. Lost so many baits because of this issue.

[@toddknox685]

I agree completely. Florida, Louisiana, Alabama has deadly heat and humidity and that spells disaster for plastic, hooks, worms and nearly everything, including boat hulls, carpet and paint.

[@marcrobinson5498]

@@toddknox685 it's amazing how many baits we lost before we figured it out. Years ago when we had actual tackle boxes we had non of these issues. We had 1/10 the tackle caught every bit as many fish😁. Once we got into the clear boxes, they would be out on the deck and sure enough...... after a really hot day we would end up with a box of sausages. Actually had one occasionally split open

[@fishdisc7022]

Most likely caused by elevation change, maybe during driving. As you change altitude pressure changes. This is what causes ears to pop. A rapid elevation change, like when driving over mountains, could cause extra air to be sucked into the bait. If this air can't get out when pressure changes back it will cause extra pressure inside the bait and make it puff up.

[@ddrogers4518]

“Don’t Forget”!!! It may be altitude... Any pressurized or sealed container expands just going from low to high altitude...

[@TheTrashologist]

I noticed the same thing last season on a few of my crank baits. I live in Maryland so don’t think it’s just a south Florida thing. What I seen was the “stretch marks”. I didn’t really notice they were swollen till I compared one to a new one after watching this video.

[@Steve13lb12oz]

I know you can’t call out any brands but it definitely happens more to the high dollar lures of Lucky Craft and Megabass. Not sure what they make their lures out of but the same thing that makes them the best lures made is probably the culprit. Thanks for the video.

[@austinsmith3292]

The Big O is my dream lake to fish on Scott and it would be awesome to get the chance to fish with the greatest bass fisherman ever! SMC is life🎣🎣

[@lewandlo]

The baits have expanded because some are made of balsa wood. Which means they soak up water because they are either cracked somewhere on the body or the water seaps through the clear coat finish.The swell up once and cause the clear coat or epoxy coat to crack . They will dry out and become distorted and loose their trueness. If they are crooked or distorted they will not run correctly in the water..I sometimes get a balsa wood bait new and give it a scuff . Then I will give it an epoxy coat to give it a tough coat. Some fish will also ,because of their teeth poke tiny holes in the outer coating if you don`t give an epoxi coating. Hey those bait are fixable if you know how to tune a bait. SO don`t throw them away. Cheers from Ontario . Canada.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

All plastic

[@drewfarmer4088]

More variety than most on the Tube. Mad props my man

[@wallyfo]

Wow!! I just looked at my tackle box and all of my crank baits jerkbaits are very swollen. Had no idea until I saw this video. WOW what a eye opener!! Well looks like I will take them all and make a offshore teaser rig with all of them. Thanks for the info, SM

[@kylebrandstattfishing7270]

This happened to some of mine too. I left them in the back of the truck during the summer. They were covered, but I’m 100% sure it was the heat.

[@jasonsharp714]

I would say keep them .. The humidity in those boxes will billled up and cause expansion and when it cools down they shrink and will repeat the process over and over and ruin the integrity of the plastic.

[@upcloseandpersonaloutdoors]

Mine did that too. I've stopped it tho by making sure all my lures are 100% dry and I use waterproof tackle trays to keep out moisture and humidity.

[@warrenfarmer4787]

I had some of my baits do the same and the hooks pulled out of the body and lost some good bass.Good job on showing everyone 👍

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

Never thought or knew that could happen. 🤔 wooden baits age absorbs water dries in your boat doesn’t dry then does it perhaps. Because as the paint is removed it opens the lure up. So the million dollar 💵 question is materials. What about 3-D printing baits verses injection molding??so the baits you put your face on with time age and use swell up?

[@billyq9187]

Metal bearings inside lures could cause gassing when/ if they oxidize. Heat and humidity is probably the main culprit, though.

[@tebigman65]

I have heard that the reason most bass fishermen don't keep lures very long is that they all develop problems. I have some old wooden baits that still run good but the plastic variety are junk.

[@luketownsend6439]

It happens when u have a bait in a cold temperature that is exposed to very hot air(ex: from your truck to your boat in the summer). Then in the bait condensation or water drops form in the bait and turn into a gas there for swelling the bait

[@lancehenthorn17]

The problem is heat. If your leaving your lures in your boat even if it's stored in a garage. There is higher chance of this happening. To reduce the chance of this happening I store my gear in my house. I don't have a garage to store my boat so I have to use a tarp. That tarp creates a lot of heat under it when the sun shines on it. In fact it gets real steamy under that tarp. If I left my lures boxes in the boat them lures would go through hell in that heat.

[@christianrobeson1899]

Scott - I used to live in PA and now have lived in Bama for 10 years and this did not start happen to my lures until I moved to AL... must be weather/humidity in the South

[@maxbiddle6007]

I had the same issue I left my flambeau box out in the sun and the blew up like a balloon the chrome ones were worse. I had a spook actually curve like a banana. Pissed me off I was 15 and lost $300 worth of tackle. The backs split on most

[@lockedonbass9336]

I have never paid attention to that but definitely will be checking my tackle

[@camhester4251]

i'm glad you realize the cost of baits and the weekend warrior can't afford a lot of baits , they get wet and then dry over and over

[@jefferyswisher6975]

Just had this happen to my 1/2 oz Strike King Red Eye shads, but not any of my other rattle baits I had in my box.Sent them back to Strike King they were more then nice to me.

[@FishingLakeCountry]

Its the heat, Had a guy leave his box on the boat seat for a while, later we were getting tackle out and all his baits had cracked open,..

[@frankheck2854]

Some of my LC's are like that, mostly from leaving it out in the sun inside a box. Bassmaster had an article where people actually boil their crankbaits to change the action. I would keep the square bill as you may have a custom hunting one

[@salmessina9884]

Thanks Scott. Going to check all my crankbaits now

[@richieguess1453]

Scott, you’re killing it will all the new content.

[@steve4321able]

Thanks Scott! You always give us great tips!

[@ravijohar8270]

I’m sorry Scott you have to go on KZbin and put in bass smasher honest review but they’re advertising on Facebook that’s what I meant to say

[@Jeffs-Journey]

You should do a challenge video with the good baits and the “bad” baits and see which one produces more fish?

[@oldmcdonald9582]

good job scott. i only carry the baits i think i need that or that trip. ive had jerk baits completly seperate before, one thing that will help is old presciption bottles . the orange plastic keeps the suns rays out, and they dont get tangled up in the box. works for me. the only benefit of having a not well wife

[@billbussler3332]

That's odd....in 40 years I've never had that happen (that I can recall or noticed). I live in Ohio I wonder if it has something to do with being in very hot climate. I generally leave my tackle in the boat and if that does happen it's not often enough I've ever noticed.

[@AlergicToSnow]

Makes sense. They’re made of wood. Heat and humidity will affect them over time.

[@dustinh806]

Scott, I have had this happen to one lure, strike king 1/4oz lipless crankbait that was less than 6 months old. I figured it was from sitting on top of my tackle box after use in the sun for too long and got the plastic too hot? Or maybe bad seem weld from the factory? Wasn’t really sure why... My son wouldn’t let me throw it away though he made me give it to him and he still uses it. He hates to see a good lure go to waste👍🏻

[@chasespence4376]

Great video man and thanks for the tips on the ol crank baits

[@bassintime6879]

Wow you just stepped the game up big time! First person I have heard this tip from. Awesome info for all of us striving to become better! Thank you!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

🙏🏼

[@Veritas84Aequitas]

I take a couple weighted tape strips and put them on the belly of the lure if this happens to a lure worth saving. Also corn starch/ unscented baby powder in your frog boxes and dry boxes to keep your lures dry after use.

[@hunterbowen9875]

Loving the variety Scott best fishing channel on KZbin. Keep up the awesome work man!!!

[@livesay88]

this happened to me and it was on brand new lures thrown in the box for later use not lures that were older. I'm guessing it's a flaw in that specific lure covered up by the paint. So basically it's take a chance on lures.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

HEY SCOTT, PLEASE READ THIS TO THE END!!!.....That is VERY interesting.....and killer information. THOSE SWOLLEN LURES REMIND ME OF THE ANTIQUE POCKET KNIVES THAT HAVE "CELLULOID" HANDLES. Celluloid was a very early version or type of plastic made back in the day, that DOES THE SAME THING YEARS LATER......AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO STOP "THE OFF-GASSING". These old pocket knives with celluloid handles will actually DESTROY the steel blades & frames of not only that particular knife itself, but if kept in a small box or area with OTHER knives WITHOUT celluloid handles, IT WILL DESTROY THE STEEL IN THOSE KNIVES TOO. The off-gassing actually causes the steel to rust & deteriorate very rapidly, even if properly stored with a de-humidifier. Another bad thing about that old celluloid material, is the fact it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. No matter if the celluloid was brand new, or 50 years old, the stuff erupts into flames. The factories that made that stuff back in the day actually BLEW UP & BURNED THE WHOLE FACTORY TO THE GROUND.......AS BAD AS GUNPOWDER!!! Needless to say, they stopped making celluloid altogether. I WONDER IF THOSE SWOLLEN LURES ARE NOW HIGHLY FLAMMABLE???? .......If you guys decide to try & light one on fire, STAND BACK......JUST IN CASE!!! If they ARE "highly flammable" now due to the build up of gas.......EVERYONE SHOULD BE WARNED. Hopefully they aren't. Can you imagine a box full of those lures being highly flammable IN A BOAT?!?!?!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

That sounds scary!

[@davidemery759]

Thank you scott i will be looking in my tackle boxes see how they are

[@fishsnatcherstv6292]

Great tip Scott. Definitely something I’ll be looking out for from now on. I like the tips videos, please keep them going!

[@ImageClipsbyTim]

Thanks for the info. I have noticed this with a few of my crankbaits. Love your vids!! Keep ‘em coming!!

[@jeremynewhouse6530]

I am so glad you left LTB. I love Mystery Tackle Box. The channel is awesome, your team does a great job changing things up.

[@jackyewing9242]

I took one of my co workers fishing with me a few years ago. He had an old Plano box with the folding trays. He reached in the bottom of that box and grabbed a wad of lures like Scott was holding up and shook it till a lure fell off and that’s how he chose what to fish with lol. It was the ugliest rebel crankbait, it was a dark brown with vertical stripes. He kicked my butt that day with that ugly crankbait lol. Moral of the story is you don’t need 4000 dollars worth of tackle to catch fish.

[@greatwhitesfishingadventur2273]

Simple .. Don't leave your Tackle out in the Sun for Long Periods .... I have had Lures and even Squid Jigs twist and change shape, due to the heat !!!! As you said, NOT Brand specific, but the Heat WILL ruin everything.... If this is happening to your LURES, just think what it is doing to your RODS !!!!!! Great Tip !! Cheers "Down Under Mike" .... ps ... Sign some, and send them "Down Under" ....would be the only Aussie with 'Scott Martin' Autographed Lures !!!! PLEASE !!!

[@mikej6116]

Hi Scott. One thing that I've noticed with several lures of mine. They get all distorted if they get bug spray on them. (Deet). Had some Rapalas turn into hockey sticks and others that swell up also.

[@billyhopper6292]

Thank you Scott for the tip just watched it. Just won a walleye tournament here in Montana

[@SCUBAJAY316]

That is very good information. Thanks for sharing with everyone.

[@BignoseJ]

Thanks for the tips. Kepp em coming.

[@darylkoning9137]

You should give the swollen ones to Brandon.

[@gabewall7290]

Hey Brother. Really enjoying the channel. Like the fact that you combine entertainment with fishing education.

[@bradg8682]

That's crazy I thought maybe they where cracked from hitting rocks

[@Sgt6217]

There is no gas being created. Increasing the size of the container merely makes the gas inside less dense because gas always expands to fill the container it's in.Basically the lures float because their density has changed.

[@robertrodriguez8466]

And the heat here in Florida makes your lures do that leave them in cool areas

[@dustinh806]

Sign them and give them to some lucky subscribers!!!! Would love to get a Scott Martin lure!!!!! Huge Scott Martin and Roland Martin fan, loved watching Roland as a kid with my grandad and fishing with him, still have my helicopter lures that my grandad and I got after watching Roland’s adds on Saturday morning tv... now my son and I watch you and keep the fishing tradition alive here in Oklahoma👍🏻 love my 7’ m+ tcs rod by the way!!!!!!

[@philmcatchm3188]

Same problem with plastic lures! but I have a couple bagley balsa bang-o-lures tail spinners 30 years old and the wrap split in the middle top and bottom. So go figure

[@johnlanham2164]

Another reason I like your videos. Alot of guys wouldnt think of these things. Keep up the good work.

[@kylemorrow629]

You should do a throwback challenge using only old school tackle and gear

[@bradlychristianson757]

I like your video's man I've learned a lot with your video's on how use lures the proper way keep making video

[@Traplordsosa]

scott you should do a series where you take these baits out and use them and nothing else for a few days and decide if it effects your success!

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Really I don’t want to try them because it would be impossible to duplicate the same action in another lure. It would drive me crazy if it was working good and I broke it or lost it. I like to stay focused

[@dylanplotner5145]

Hey if you're ever in Northeast Florida check out Rodman Reservoir it's got 12 and 15 pound largemouth for days

[@Ratlstrap]

I usually spend atleast a few hours every month or so using a magnifying glass and an LED light finding dings and scratches and patch them with epoxy or clear nail polish.

[@Ratlstrap]

Also putting the packets from shoe boxes in ur bait boxes helps suck moisture out

[@redringsuxs7990]

It's not the heat. Ive had a handful of my best baits blow out like this. It's got to be a manufacturer defect. I had 2 brand new KVD crankbaits in the same box one blew out one didn't.

[@nolanminor6761]

I had three vision 110s do that one day last year when my box was sitting on my boat deck. Only took a couple hours in the sun, very sad day.

[@ScottMartinChallenge]

Me too..4 of them

[@Larry77777]

Hey Guys: The problem comes from OUTGASSING. So why does outgassing occur? Either moisture inside is turned into gas by heat. Or plastic is chemically giving off gas due to heat. So why is moisture inside the bait? Answer: imperfect seals. Or why are chemical gases inside the bait? Answer: imperfect curing.

[@vipvc1]

Thanks for the info I'm new to bass fishing I'll be looking out for that.

[@kingcolebruh9776]

Those would be awesome gifts to get framed

[@oldschoolbassman4590]

Wow. I don't know what would cause that. I have a lot of baits that are very old. My dad's. I mean 30 to 40 years old. They don't do that. I'm pretty sure everything now is made differently. Materials and design has changed . Maybe the baits now aren't made as well as the old ones. They look better, they move much better, but it could be the plastics used are just not as durable as the baits made in the 70 and 80's . Maybe.

[@kylewells6871]

Rapala shadow raps do that really bad (nothing against them, the shadow rap shad is great) in my case I believe the heat from the sun is the cause. Now I keep all my hard baits out of direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Take care of your baits, like Scott said they are an investment.

[@TimB85]

Hook covers for those trebles can keep them from tangling together and keep the hooks getting you!

[@KRDP]

this is great info thanks Scott. now i have crankbaits and i keep them in a tackle binder in a backpack since like February and i keep them in the backpack and mine seem to all work like they are suppose to work. so i dont know if the sun has a impact or the coolness inside my backpack or what to help prevent this from happening. but i can say that mine are in good condition so maybe keep them in the shade out of the heat.

[@arciefan]

Bammmmmmm back at ya Scott. Great channel!!!

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Also if the Bait if the bills are one piece molded over time the Plastic Gets Brittle and if you look Closely they Will Have Little Spider Cracks and when you Catch a Fish Ether the Line Eye will Just Pull Out Of The Bill Will Just Brake off i Have Lost a Few Good One Like That

[@Austin_Torres]

Thank you for this great video. I haven't had much luck with catching fish. And I've invested a lot into life and bait. Kinda nervous now when I go check my gear to see if behave these issues. Thank you Scott!