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Commonly refers to slowing down and using smaller lures, line, and rods.  Also a style of small lures used for this technique.

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Smelt are a popular fish that is common in the Great Lakes.  Smelt are typically fried and eaten whole because they are so small. How to Catch Smelt Smelt are one of the few fish … Continue reading →

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 →

The Atlantic spadefish can be found in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean.  They are commonly found in shallow waters off the coast of the southeastern United States and in the Caribbean.  They put up a good fight on light tackle … Continue reading →

The American shad, the largest of the herrings, is the most abundant anadromous fish on the east coast of the United States.  These sleek, silver fish live at sea, but they make huge runs into freshwater rivers during their spawn.  … 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 →

Ladyfish are cousins of the much larger tarpon.  They have a long, slender body and are fairly small, averaging 2 to 3 pounds.  They are fun to catch for young anglers, but they can also be used as bait.  Most … 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 →