Accessories
From expandable wicks to drag systems and more, up your game with scent accessories that help keep you undetectable and your hunting grounds irresistible.
The Right tool for every scent strategy.
Which scent you use matters. How you deploy it matters just as much. Code Blue® accessories give you the hardware to control where scent goes, how long it stays active, and how accurately you read the wind working against you. Whether you're laying a trail on the walk in, hanging a stationary wick at the stand, building a full mock scrape, or verifying thermals before your first shot, there's a purpose-built tool in the lineup for that task.
- Buck Angler® is a licking branch system with a heavy-duty steel branch holder that mounts three ways: ratchet strap to a tree, auger screwed into the ground, or strapped/screwed to a post. The adjustable base and three thumb screws lock a tree limb at any angle. It ships with Rack Rub® gel, Code Red® Doe Estrous, and two Expandable Wicks so you can build a productive mock scrape site right out of the box.
- Expandable Wicks come in a 6-pack and expand up to four times their original size when dipped into scent, absorbing and holding more liquid for longer-lasting dispersal than standard wicks. The integrated loop at the top lets you hang them directly on branches or licking branch hardware with no extra clips needed.
- Deluxe Scent Drag gives you a simple, reliable way to lay a scent trail from the trailhead to your stand. Saturate the drag pad with any Code Blue liquid scent, attach it to your boot or pack, and walk your entry route. Bucks that cross your path will follow the trail directly into range.
- Double Drag runs two independent lines simultaneously so you can deploy two different scents on the same route, or cover twice the ground in one pass. At $8.99 it's the efficient upgrade for hunters who want maximum scent coverage on every approach.
- Smoke Detector® is an odorless powder wind checker that releases a highly reflective cloud visible even in low-light conditions. The formula responds to air currents too subtle for skin to detect, making it an especially critical tool for bowhunters who need an exact read on wind direction before drawing.
Matching the tool to the tactic:
The accessories in this lineup address three distinct scent deployment scenarios. The right choice depends on whether you're moving toward your stand, sitting in it, or building a long-term setup that keeps producing between hunts.
- Drags for active scent trail work: The Deluxe Scent Drag and Double Drag are built for entry routes. Saturate the pads with scent and walk your approach to leave a trail that pulls bucks along the exact path you want them to follow. Use the Double Drag when you want two scents running simultaneously or need to cover more ground in one trip.
- Wicks for stationary, long-hold scent stations: Expandable Wicks are the right tool when you want scent to stay in one spot near your stand for the duration of the sit. Their 4x expansion gives them more surface area and holding capacity than flat wicks, so you're not reloading every hour. Dip them into any Code Blue or Code Red® liquid scent and hang them within range.
- Buck Angler® for a permanent or semi-permanent setup: Where drags and wicks are portable and easy to move, Buck Angler® anchors a full licking branch system in place for the season. Its three mounting configurations let you create a productive site in open fields and food plots where natural low-hanging branches don't exist. Load it with Rack Rub® and pair with any scent from the Code Blue lineup to keep bucks returning to the site.
- Add wind checking to complete your strategy: The best scent deployment is useless if the wind carries your human odor toward incoming deer. Smoke Detector® gives you an accurate real-time read on air movement before you make stand location decisions or commit to a shot. Pair it with D/CODE® Scent Elimination to cover both wind awareness and odor control.
FAQ
What is the difference between a scent wick and a scent drag?
A scent wick is a stationary applicator. You dip it in scent and hang it near your stand to emit a continuous, localized odor signal throughout your sit. Expandable Wicks are designed for this. A scent drag is a moving applicator. You saturate the pad and walk your entry route to deposit a continuous ground-level scent trail. The Deluxe Scent Drag and Double Drag handle this role. Most hunters use both in a single outing: drag in on the approach, then deploy wicks at the stand.
How do I use the Deluxe Scent Drag?
Saturate the drag pad with your chosen liquid scent from the Code Blue® or Code Red® lineup. Attach the Deluxe Scent Drag to your boot or pack and walk your entry route to the stand. The drag trails behind you, depositing scent at every step. Bucks that cut the trail will follow it directly toward your stand location.
What is the Double Drag and when should I use it instead of the single drag?
The Double Drag runs two separate drag lines at once. Use it when you want to deploy two different scent types on a single walk-in, such as doe urine on one line and doe estrous on the other to cover multiple phases of the rut, or when you want to lay a wider scent corridor on your approach.
What is Buck Angler® and what makes it different from a DIY licking branch setup?
Buck Angler® is a licking branch system built around a heavy-duty steel branch holder with an adjustable base and three thumb screws. It mounts to a tree via ratchet strap, into the ground via the included auger, or to a post with screws. A natural licking branch setup requires a low-hanging branch in exactly the right location. Buck Angler® removes that limitation entirely, letting you place a productive mock scrape in open fields, food plots, or anywhere else you want to pattern deer, independent of existing vegetation.
How does the Smoke Detector® wind checker work?
Smoke Detector® dispenses an odorless powder from a clog-free bottle that forms a highly reflective cloud in the air. The powder floats freely and responds to air movement too light for skin to register, giving you a visible read on exact wind direction and subtle thermals. Check it at your trailhead before choosing a stand, again once you're set up, and periodically during the sit as morning thermals shift. It's particularly valuable for bowhunters working at close range where even a light swirl can put your scent on a deer before the shot.
What Code Blue scents work best with drags and wicks?
Any liquid scent from the Code Blue® and Code Red® lineups pairs directly with wicks and drags. For rut-period drag work, Doe Estrous is the most effective choice for pulling in actively searching bucks. For early-season wick setups, Doe Urine or Buck Urine signal natural deer activity without pressure. Cover Scents like Fox Urine and Coon Urine can also go on drag pads to mask your footprint odor on the entry route.