Larger specimens can also be live hooked by threading the hook under the thorax. Many feel crayfish are prime for use as live bait during molting when they are soft. While anglers debate as to ...

Live bait has scent, of course, along with movement, and that probably makes it the most effective way to hook a trout. But live bait can also be pricey and messy. Artificial baits can be picked ...

Live bait, such as a minnow hung under a float ... That creates time to set the hook, which is handy if some wind-driven slack in your line keeps you from immediately detecting a bite.

live perch, and cut bait. These slimy bottom-dwellers aren’t known for their pickiness, however, and that’s good news for anglers looking to hook into a hefty one. A Wels catfish inhales a fish.