Your complete guide to the 10 best baits for freshwater fish. Ted Morrison. When you absolutely, positively have to catch a fish, live bait is the only way to go, period.

Live bait does, at times, turn on a fish’s appetite, but not always. I’ve used live bait, although not too frequently. I’ve interviewed many of the top fishing pros and will sometimes ask ...

Seth Feider plus Z-Man creates new “Secret Agent” Smallmouth bait. -Bass jigs are a go-to. 5 tips to make them even better.

Well, whether you call them crawdads, crayfish, or mudbugs, crawfish are one of the most lethal live bait you can put on a fishing hook. Any decent smallmouth angler already knows this, ...

Learn how to rig and fish a slip bobber for precise bait depth and more bites. Step-by-step guide for beginners using live bait for panfish, walleye & more.

With fishing strategies a little bit different in the fall than they are in June, July, and August, the kids made a stop at a 24-hour bait vending machine at the local convenience store to gear up.

Tip: Hide them in the back, behind that 3-year-old jar of hot peppers. Some roommates get a little queasy at the sight of bait shrimp next to the milk and eggs, especially if they’re still flopping.