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The Right Bait
To catch fish, you need to tempt them with something they want to eat. You can use live bait or artificial lures. Natural foods are easy to use and often work well. Use bait that is native to the area, and check with local fishing regulations on using such bait.
Types of freshwater live bait include worms, minnows, crawfish, leeches and fly larvae. For saltwater fishing, try eels, crabs, shrimp and sandworms. Proper hook placement helps maintain the bait’s natural movements. If the bait is moving strangely, fish
