Goldfish thrive in waters longer than most other bait, have a color that is easy to spot (even in darker waters) and will attract other bait fish, which then lures schools of catfish. Handling goldfish is safe for young and old angers, and… read more
Herring makes a great bait for a number of fish, especially salmon. You don't just grab a frozen herring, stick a hook in it and hope for the best. Several preparatory techniques, outlined at the Salmon University website, help make the her… read more
Hooking your own herring shad is an essential skill for any striped bass fisherman. The manner in which you hook and present your bait will determine how long it lives and how likely it is to attract your query. No matter how you hook your… read more
Surf fishing is a cheap alternative to salt water fishing. While you won't land any major catches fishing in the surf, you can catch large enough fish to make for some good recreation--and a tasty meal. But you also have to approach surf fi… read more
The key to baiting and fishing with worms is to make them look alive. If the worm is draped off the hook in a natural looking way, the fish will be more likely to bite. As the fisherman reels in the worm, it will wiggle in the passing water… read more
Plugs, jigs, soft plastics, spinner baits--the list goes on and on when talking about bass lures. If you have ever wandered into the lure and bait aisle of your local outdoor store and felt overwhelmed, welcome to bass fishing. Before you g… read more
Few types of fishing bait are as iconic as worms. Worms are cheap and widely available all across the country. They're successful for catching many different types of fish and are great in waters occupied by multiple species. Worms can be s… read more
Close your eyes and see what comes to mind when "zoom" is mentioned. If a cartoon scene is played out with a coyote chasing a roadrunner followed by the word zoom, perhaps you are in the wrong location. However, if visions of 15-lb. bass s… read more
Worms are one of the most popular types of bait for fish. They are inexpensive to purchase in bulk and appealing to numerous types of fish. But in order to use your worm as bait properly, you need to set it on the hook so a fish can't swipe… read more
Nightcrawlers are a variety of earthworm with an average length of 8 to 15 cm. These long worms are often used as bait when fishing for large fish such as largemouth bass. The technique used when baiting a hook with a live nightcrawler is i… read more
The Zoom Fluke is a soft plastic jerk-bait used to catch bass. The lure is 3 to 5 inches long and is designed to imitate baitfish, also referred to as fingerlings. It has a split, hollow body cavity that enables the bait to be hooked from a… read more
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