Live Bait Tips

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

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 Rig Mud Minnows (For Redfish, Trout & Flounder)

Want to know the best way to rig mud minnows? Learn how here. If you rig them the wrong way, you could be missing out on twice the amount of fish...
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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 Use Cut Bait To Catch Big Redfish (Even If They’re Being Picky)

If a school of redfish won't hit your lure, try cut bait. But if you don't want to catch a lot of sharks, stingrays, and catfish, make sure to...
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How To Catch Trophy Trout Using Live Bait (With Capt. Peter Deeks)

Want to catch monster trout and snook with live bait? World record holder, Capt. Peter Deeks, is sharing all of his secrets to catching trophy trout here.
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How To Hook Live Pinfish & Pigfish Like A Pro

Want to learn how to hook live bait to catch more fish? Check out this video to see two ways to hook live bait in two different scenarios.
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6 Tips For Targeting Trophy Fish With Live Bait

Want to learn the best way to target trophy fish with live bait? Check out this video to see how the pros (and world-record holders) do it.
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Bottom Sweeper Jigs Review: Pros, Cons & When To Use Them

Have you tried these Bottom Sweeper Jigs? They're great for rigging up crabs, shrimp, and sand fleas for sheepshead, redfish, and black drum.
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How To Rig Fiddler Crabs To Catch More Sheepshead

Want to know how to rig and handle fiddler crabs so you can catch more sheepshead, redfish, and black drum? Check out this video to learn how.
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Fishing Bridges Using Side Imaging For Huge Black Drum [Insider Report]

This report will include a great demonstration of using your side imaging machine to locate and catch fish. You will see what a large school...
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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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Top 4 Sheepshead Rigs (To Catch Sheepshead In Every Condition)

Want to know what the best sheepshead rigs are? Learn the pros and cons of each sheepshead rig, plus know when to use them and how to tie them.
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Simple Sheepshead Rig (Great For Sight Fishing & Heavy Structure)

Looking for a simple (yet effective) sheepshead rig that you can quickly tie while out on the water? This rig is tough beat and is perfect for when...
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The BEST Time To Use Cut Bait (For Trophy Redfish, Trout & Snook)

Want to know when the best times to use cut bait are? Learn my 2 favorites times in this video, plus see my favorite baits for cut bait and how to avoid...
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