Live Bait Tips

Here is the full library for live bait!

Check out our best tips on how to catch, rig and use live bait below:

3 Main Live Baits for Sheepshead (And How to Use Them!)

Sheepshead are some of the trickiest inshore fish to catch, but with the right bait and rig, you’ll have them chewing in no time. Whether...
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2 Must Try Shrimp Rigs: Knocker vs Newcomer

When it comes to catching fish in the winter, there’s one bait that’s the GOAT: shrimp. Everything eats it, from sheepshead to snapper to grouper....
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The EASIEST Way to Catch Blue Crabs – Works EVERY TIME!

If you’ve ever wanted to catch blue crabs but thought it was too complicated or required expensive gear, think again! In this quick tutorial, I’m...
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Does Fresh Dead Mullet Outfish Frozen Mullet? [Quick Test]

Cut bait is a very effective way to catch redfish when lures are not being very productive. It’s easy to use, and can even catch...
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Mastering The Art Of Free-lining Finger Mullet Without Rigging

Want to increase your hookups with mullet? Free lining these baitfish is a deadly effective technique, but there’s a right way to do it! In...
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How to Use Cut Bait When You Don’t Want it on the Bottom

The basic rules of fishing with cut bait are simple: set it on the bottom and wait. But what about fishing over grass or structure?
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How to Use Blue Crab for Bait: Cutting and Rigging Tips

Do you know how to use blue crab for bait? We'll show you the right way to cut and rig it for catching redfish and black drum!
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How to Keep Baitfish and Shrimp Alive Without a Livewell

It can be frustrating to fish with live bait when you don't have a livewell. We'll show you how to keep baitfish and shrimp alive without one!
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How to Rig Sand Fleas (Pro Guide SECRETS for Surf Fishing)

Here's how to rig the #1 live bait for surf fishing - sand fleas! Blane Roberts from Panhandle Salt Beach Fishing is back to show you...
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How To Catch & Store Sand Fleas For Surf Fishing

This is how EASY it is to catch & store sand fleas for surf fishing! Sand fleas are one of the best baits you can use from the beach...
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Fresh Dead VS Frozen Mullet [What Will Get More Bites?]

Will fresh dead mullet or frozen mullet trigger more bites? I picked up the freshly dead mullet at a bait shop and got those on...
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#1 Rig For Beginner Anglers New To Saltwater Fishing

Are you a beginner to saltwater fishing? Or want to introduce someone else to the world of fishing? If so, I'll show you the #1 rig for...
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Underwater Mysteries: Journey Below The Bridge For Unreal Views!

Don't miss these underwater views! So much life is starting to show up below the bridges! I dropped a camera down beneath a bridge...
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How To Prep & Rig Clams For Surf Fishing

Capt. B is back to show us how to rig clams for surf fishing! This is the EASY and QUICK way to crack them open and get them on a hook.
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Non-Stop Surf Fishing Action While Your Questions Are Answered!

Once again I hit the beach with Capt. B to crush fish from the surf! Not only that, but we also asked him all the...
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