Category Archives: Live Bait

Saltwater Fishing | Saltwater Fish | Live Bait Fishing As members of the family Ocypodidae, fiddler crabs are most closely related to the ghost crabs of the genus Ocypode.  This entire group is composed of small crabs – the largest being slightly over … Continue reading →

Saltwater Fishing | Saltwater Fish | Live Bait Fishing Soft shell crabs are crabs that have shed or molted their hard carapace in the ongoing growth process.  Underneath the old shell, a new outer layer is forming and this new layer is in a … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Chicken liver is a very popular bait for catfish, especially channel catfish.  Once you realize how to get the liver to stay on your hook, it’s pretty easy to fish with.  Just find … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Hellgrammites are the aquatic larva of the dobsonfly.  They have large pincers and can be found under rocks in freshwater rivers and streams.  Hellgrammites work well for smallmouth bass and trout.  Since most bait shops … Continue reading →

Tomtate are located on the bottom and they hang out in large schools.  When you find a school of tomtate, they will find any small baits faster than other fish.  You will end up bringing in one after another. How … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits These fish have a very long thread-like fin.    Threadfin herring are good bait for many different species, but they work best as cut bait for bottom fishing. How to Catch Threadfin Herring … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Spot Tail Pinfish look similar to pinfish with the exception of a big, black spot near their tail.  They are caught offshore while bottom fishing.  If you catch some of these fish, send … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Spanish sardines work great for many different species.  Their body is slender with a bluish or greenish back, white belly and silver sides. How to Catch Spanish Sardines Anglers love sardines because they … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Sand perch are very colorful.  They have blue cheek lines and orange throughout their body. How to Catch Sand Perch In some areas, you’re going to find a lot more pinfish than sand … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Pinfish are one of the most common baits that are used in the sunshine state.  They are so easy to catch and so many different species of fish will eat them. How to … Continue reading →