| There are countless types of bait that can be used | | | | fish is shrimp. Crabs, on the other hand, are generally |
| for fishing. Arguably, no one bait is always better | | | | preferred by 'bottom fish'. |
| than another, so it is difficult to recommend anything | | | | Where to Find Fishing Bait |
| that is sure to work effectively every time. | | | | Bait sources for a successful fishing trip are plentiful. |
| The bait used for fishing will typically weigh up to 3 | | | | Many people like to catch their bait themselves since |
| ounces. Different fishermen will have their own | | | | then they know where it came from and are familiar |
| favorite bait weight, but most use roughly a 5/8 | | | | with its freshness. Or, if you favor convenience, you |
| ounce bait. Some people like to chop up their bait, | | | | can simply purchase your bait at a fishing shop. |
| while others use it whole. It simply depends on the | | | | There are, of course, pros and cons to buying or |
| preference of the individual angler. | | | | catching your bait. If you buy it you will have exactly |
| Bait Types | | | | what you want, but can sometimes pay an inflated |
| One of the most popular types of bait to use when | | | | price depending where you shop. On the other hand, |
| fishing is small fish or, as they are more commonly | | | | catching your own bait is free, so you save money. |
| known, bait fish. These are the fish that the larger | | | | However, you may spend a lengthy day gathering |
| fish would naturally choose to hunt themselves on | | | | the amount of bait you need, so it can be very |
| their own. Chunks of larger fish can also be used. | | | | time-consuming. One great bait for fishing is |
| The bait used for fishing can come in a variety of | | | | earthworms, and they can easily be obtained for |
| sizes. Testing will help you to determine what size | | | | free. |
| works best for you. The bait placed on the hook is | | | | Once you have been fishing for a while you will learn |
| normally in proportion to the size of the fish that is | | | | through trial and error which are the best baits for |
| being hunted. There are many other types of bait | | | | your specific fishing trips. Until then, experiment with |
| that can be used, including worms, shrimp, squid, sand | | | | different types and sizes to determine those that |
| fleas and a large selection from other living organisms. | | | | prove to be most successful. |
| One of the best types of bait to use for the 'inshore' | | | | |