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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 →

Silver perch are not as popular as some of the other bait fish, but they can be productive baits for grouper, snapper and other bottom fish.  Adult fish are usually around 6 to 8 inches long, but they can get … 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 →

Pigfish make a great bait for catching bottom fish as well as tarpon.  Most anglers don’t catch a lot of pigfish at once, but when you do catch a few, put them in your bait bucket.  Pigfish are best for … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Mullet are a very popular bait used for saltwater fishing, especially from the Carolinas down to Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico.  They work well for a variety of fish such as redfish, … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Menhaden are common among anglers fishing the Atlantic coast and in the Gulf of Mexico.  Bait and tackle shops sell fresh and frozen menhaden.  Live menhaden are great baits for striped bass and … Continue reading →