When we were kids and would go fishing I know this to be true nothing was off the table when it came to bait its that little boy in us all that certain fish love certain live baits and the more messy ugly and smelly the bait was the more it was desirable to whatever fish you were catching that day. Now that we are grown up, What is the Best Bait for Freshwater Fishing?
Worms or Nightcrawlers are the kings of freshwater fishing bait there are many live baits worthy of using like leeches, minnows, crayfish, crickets, & grasshoppers for bottom feeders like catfish & carp, there is corn, hot dogs & homemade prepared baits called dough balls In my book, Worms Are Best!
Many kids spent the night before trout season or a largemouth bass fishing trip spraying their backyard and waiting for plump nightcrawlers or worms to poke their heads up through the lawn.
Best Bait for Freshwater Fishing
Good natural freshwater fishing baits include worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish, crickets, and grasshoppers. Freshwater bottom feeders like catfish and carp are also attracted to cut fishing baits (cut-up bait fish) and prepared baits called dough balls.
Some of the best freshwater fishing bait include:
- worms
- leeches
- minnows
- crayfish
- crickets
- grasshoppers
- marshmallow
Fish eat worms. They are difficult for freshwater fish to pass up. Worms are an easy meal so most fish species are attracted to these fleshy crawlers. They are readily available at any bait shop and they are available on Amazon. The most difficult thing about choosing worms as your bait is that there are quite a few kinds. Nightcrawlers or Red worms are a safe bet for any freshwater species.
Frogs are excellent baits especially when you are using them right. They are also useful whether you are trying to seize smallmouth and largemouth bass, and many fish catchers are fond of using frogs as bait in deep, shallow, or across the lily pad’s tops.
Minnows make great freshwater fishing bait. Trout, pike, striped bass, and walleyes are just a few of the freshwater fish that will eat minnows. Not only are minnows readily available at your local tackle store, you can easily catch them on your own, or you can buy them online in preserved condition.
Minnows at the right size for the fish you seek. Leeches are available online and at your local tackle store. They commonly attract fish like walleye or panfish. Fish are drawn to leeches’ swimming motion, so they are used to the water temperature. After they are adjusted to the water temperature they will stretch out and swim naturally.
Ants, beetles, grasshoppers, Mealworms, and crickets are commonly used to catch freshwater fish, like trout or sunfish. Use insects as freshwater bait during the spring.
When is the Best Time to Go Fishing?
The best time to go fishing is either early morning or late evening when all fish are active
Within an hour of sunrise
Within an hour after sunset
Between a new Moon and a Full Moon
Two to four hours just before a front arrives
During cloudy weather conditions .…………………………………………read more
How Bout Hot Dogs?
What is the Best Bait for Saltwater Fishing?
Some bait is common to the waters where predatory live or travel & some bait has universal appeal. Saltwater fishing bait falls into one of three different categories:
- Live bait- shrimp, eel, pinfish
- Dead bait-clam, shellfish, squid
- Cut bait-bunker, clam.…………………………………………….read more
Best Lures for Freshwater Fishing
A plastic or rubber worm is one of the most all-around effective and efficient lures for freshwater fishing. A soft-plastic worm is a slow-presentation fishing tactic. You can crawl it on the bottom or swim it through the grass. Anglers of all levels and expertise can use a soft-plastic worm to capitalize on fish.
Using the right lure is a question that fishermen have asked themselves for thousands of years. These days we know more than ever about what the best freshwater lures are and how they should be used. Choosing the best freshwater bait though can still be tough, as there are plenty of different types to choose from.
Imitation lures like soft bait plastic worms look and feel and sometimes smell just like the real worms which take us back to the ultimate bait for freshwater fishing worms– except there’s no digging involved
When is the Best time to Go Saltwater Fishing?
The best time to go saltwater fishing is typically:
- At dawn or dusk
- When the wind is favorable
- When the weather is favorable
- When tidal movements are favorable
- Especially when the barometric pressure is dropping
- Before a front moves in .…………………………………………..read more
JimGalloway Author/Editor
