Live Bait Tips

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

The Truth About Hook Sizes (And What You Need To Know)

Are all hook sizes the same no matter the hook manufacturer? In fact, they are NOT. Hook sizes vary by company with regards to...
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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 Crab Knuckles To Catch Pompano, Redfish, & Black Drum

Want a really great bait to use in the surf to catch pompano, redfish, and black drum? This amazing bait is very effective at attracting...
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3 Ways To Rig Live Mullet For The Best Presentation

Do you want to catch huge fish on live mullet? There are many ways to rig live mullet but if you don't put the hook exactly in this...
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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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The Best Baitfish For Inshore Fishing & How To Match The Hatch

Do you love to inshore fish year-round? You'll want to know what baits are predominant in your area based on season and then you need to...
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3 Things To Know If You Want To Catch Redfish In The Surf

Redfish off the beach are closer than you think! If you want to get tight lines in the surf and land a big redfish, you'll need to know...
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The Secrets To Catching Redfish On The Flats With Cut Bait

Want to get on some big redfish on the flats? If you have not used cut bait, then you'll need to know this simple rig and the best way...
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Redfish Bait Challenge: Dead Shrimp Vs Cut Mullet

Do you know what the best baits are to catch redfish? And do you know the best rig to use for them? In this challenge, the winner was...
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Simple Hack To Keep Shrimp Alive (Without A Livewell)

Do you want to be able to keep live shrimp alive even without a live well? There are many methods that attempt this but only some actually...
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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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Rigging Live Shrimp Through The Head Vs. The Tail (Why, When, & How)

Do you hook your live shrimp through the head or the tail? Both are effective ways to catch a ton of fish but if you are not changing...
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How To Use Live Shrimp Under A Popping Cork (On A Windy Day)

Has a windy day stopped you from getting out on the water? You can actually fish with live shrimp and use the wind to your advantage if...
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How To Rig Dead Shrimp For Finicky Fish On The Flats

Want to catch more fish with dead shrimp? When fish are picky, you want to have the hook barely visible. But to get a good hook set, you...
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