Catching Live Bait

The first step to success with live bait is finding and catching a livewell full of bait!

Below are the three most popular methods for catching bait: Netting, Baitfish Rigs, and Traps!

Explore each option to see which works best for you and the type of bait you’d like to catch!

How To Prevent Your Carolina Rig From Getting Tangled

Are you making these mistakes when rigging or casting your Carolina rig that is leading to tangled lines? The best way to prevent this is...
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How To Rig A Slip Float (Everything You Need To Know)

Have you ever used a slip float rig to catch fish? How should you rig it on your line to catch more fish? Everything you need to know is...
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This Is How To Catch Spooky Bait When Kayak Fishing Using A Cast Net

Are you struggling to catch live bait while fishing from your kayak? It is extremely important to have proper positioning and...
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Top 3 Ways To Rig Live Croaker & The #1 Mistake To Avoid

Have you ever used croaker as bait for Redfish or Snook? If you want to have even more success you will want to...
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How To Make & Rig Bonita Strips To Catch Big Sharks

Don't throw that Bonita back if you see sharks lurking around!! Bonitas can make great bait for big fish but you must know how to...
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Best Tactics To Catch More Fish On Piers (When You’re With Kids)

If your kids want to learn more about fishing, a great place to start is off of a pier. But you need to know the best tips if you want to...
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Use This Simple Rig To Catch Live Bait For Monster Fish

Want to save money by catching your own live baits? This simple rig easily brings in a variety of baitfish so you can save time and...
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The Quick & Easy Way To Chum For Pinfish (And Stop Paying For Them)

Are you still paying for pinfish? Using live bait can get very expensive but if you can catch them, you'll save tons of money and even find...
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How To Quickly Catch Bait In A Pinch

It’s live bait time! If you ever need some quick live bait in a pinch, Captain Peter Deeks is going to show a quick tip...
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How To Catch Menhaden (Great Baits For Redfish, Grouper & More)

Want to see the quick and easy to catch menhaden? Watch this video to see where to find them, how to catch them, and what to avoid if you don't want to...
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How To Catch & Rig Mud Crabs (For Redfish, Black Drum, & Sheepshead)

Want to learn how to catch and rig mud crabs for bait? Check out this post where you'll learn how to use these crabs to catch sheepshead, redfish, and...
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How To Catch Loads Of Blue Crabs (Without Crab Traps)

Looking for a fun family activity on the water? Try catching blue crabs! It's a great way spend an afternoon and get a delicious dinner. Learn how here.
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How To Catch Fiddler Crabs For Bait (Quick & Easy Way)

Want to learn how to catch fiddler crabs? These make great baits for sheepshead, redfish, and black drum, but they can be tough to find in the winter.
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Full Sheepshead Fishing Report [Catching Your Own Bait, Tips & Tactics, Map Analysis & On-The-Water Footage]

This week’s Report is a full Sheepshead fishing report. You will see how to catch your own fiddler crabs, the best tactics and best types...
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