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Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Spikes are a type of fly larvae that is very hardy, but you must keep them cold (between 34 and 40 degrees) to keep them from turning into flies.  They are a common … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Red worms look similar to nightcrawlers, but they are smaller and skinnier.   Red worms are mostly used to catch perch, bluegill, rock bass, trout and other panfish. When fishing for panfish, red worms … Continue reading →

Nightcrawlers are one of the most common baits for freshwater fishing.  Most fish will eat a worm and nightcrawlers are perfect for catching a variety of different fish: big and small. Catching Panfish with Nightcrawlers Most anglers will use nightcrawlers … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Herring are a very common type of bait fish.  There are many different types of herring and they can be found in fresh or salt water.  While most herring are smaller, some can … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Shad are one of the most popular types of forage in many of the lakes throughout the country.  There are many types of shad and some are even big enough to catch, but … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Creek chubs are one of the top freshwater bait fish for targeting big game fish.  There are times when creek chubs will out fish any other bait you can think of using.  At … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Redtail chubs are great for catching larger fish.  They are tougher to find and you won’t find them in many bait shops.  If they are available at your local bait shop, you should … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Emerald shiners are another type of shiner, but they are much smaller than golden shiners.  They are typically 2 to 4 inches long and they will catch bass, walleye, crappie, perch and other … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Golden shiners, or shiners, are one of the best baits for catching bigger fish.  They work well for bass, northern pike, walleye, catfish and even muskie.  The golden shiner’s back is a green … Continue reading →

Fishing with Live Bait & Natural Baits Suckers are a great bait for catching bigger fish.  Suckers get very big.  Bait shops will sell them in a variety of sizes from 3 or 4 inches up to 12 inches and … Continue reading →