Live Bait Tips

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Easy Rig To Catch Top Quality Baitfish Without A Cast Net

Most anglers think they need a cast net to catch quality baitfish. But over the years, I’ve found that some of the best bait for...
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Is This The BEST Sheepshead Rig For Live Shrimp?

Sheepshead LOVE structure, but fishing live shrimp around mangroves usually comes with a price… snags, lost rigs, and lost bait. I created this video to...
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3 Ways a Pro Guide Fishes Live Shrimp (And What To Avoid)

Live shrimp shines in the winter, but how it’s presented makes all the difference. That’s why we’re sharing this essential shrimp-rigging lesson from our “Underwater...
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The EASIEST Way to Catch Bait For Summer Beach Fishing

If you’re heading to the beach this summer in search of tarpon, kingfish, cobia, or just some drag-screaming fun… Your first move of the morning...
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LIVE Q&A for May 22nd: Live Bait Basics – Ask YOUR Questions

New to live bait? Want to sharpen your rigging, presentation, and bait-handling skills? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re free-lining shrimp, pitching pinfish, or dropping...
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The Ultimate Shrimp Rigging Guide For Inshore Fishing

Live shrimp is one of the most popular baits for saltwater fish, but are you rigging them up the best way possible for more strikes?...
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Keep Fiddler Crabs Alive for WEEKS With This Easy Setup!

Being able to keep a whole bunch of Fiddler Crabs at home is a major benefit for fishermen! There’s nothing worse than spending half an...
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Live Shrimp Rigging Mistakes (Don’t Do This)

Live shrimp is one of the best baits you can use, but most anglers make simple rigging mistakes that cost them fish. Whether you’re targeting...
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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 To Keep It Out Of The Grass

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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