While not nearly as common as using natural baits like ballyhoo or Spanish mackeral, skirted lures can also be highly effective pitch baits. Credit Richard Gibson Special delivery: Sign up for the ...

A live sardine is the No. 1 pitch bait for captain Casey Hunt, with a live threadfin herring his second choice. Hunt, who grew up in Pompano Beach pitching baits out of Hillsboro Inlet, now fishes ...

The keys to successful pitching are having a bait ready and immediately getting it into the water when a fish shows up. Especially when a sailfish is hooked. Pitch baits can provide pleasant ...