Natural Bait Types:
Sandworms and bloodworms
Worms are used in all fishing.Earthworms and manure worms are used for freshwater fishing; bloodworms and sandworms are used in saltwater fishing.To hook worms on tiny hooks for small fish, cut the worm into pieces and thread one or more pieces onto the hook. To keep the bait from sliding off, push the point and barb into the end of the worm. This technique works for all worms in all fishing.Another method is to use several worm pieces and thread the hook through the center of the body so that the worm pieces dangle from the side of the hook. You can also thread small whole manure worms onto the hook the same way. Thread big worms on larger hooks by running the hook through the worm at several places on the body, with the tail extending for attraction.Most fish will consume a worm if it is offered. Sandworms and bloodworms are the most common types of worms sold for fishing. Sandworms are the less expensive and more popular of the two.They have slightly flatened body with tentacle-like appendages along their length. Usually 9 to 10 inches long or a bit more. They are usually used whole or cut. Bloodworms, which closely resemble night crawlers or earthworms, are usually 6 to 7 inches long. Their skin is tougher but smoother than of sandworms. They survive longer on the hook when used whole. They must be kept moist and cool,keep them out from direct sunlight. Don't place bloodworms and sandworms in the same container.They are natural enemies and will kill one another.
To hook a worm, grab it as close to the mouth end as possible and push the point of the hook into the worm. Continue pushing, leading the worm around the bend of the hook.
Squid
After sandworms and bloodworms, squid is one of the most productive and popular baits.Squid usually clean before used. First of all remove the tentacles and head from the body.Locate the quill and discard it. Remove the skin from squid body. Cut the squid and ready to use on the hook.
Dead Baitfish and life baitfish
Common dead baitfish include sand eels, sand lance, anchovies and so on.Predator fish find injured fish almost irresistible. When you're fishing with live bait, allow the bait to swim while they're fastened to the hook to attract attention.
Crayfish
Crayfish are great baits for smallmouth bass, catfish, walleye and similar fish. To hook crayfish, thread the hook shallowly through the back or forward part of the body so as to not hurt any vital organs. An alternative is to hook the crayfish through the meaty part of the tail. You can also cut the tail off the crayfish and use the tail to hide the hook.
Cut Bait (fish or meat)
Cut bait is made from fish, eels, or minnows and is cut into chunks for still fishing (fishing from one spot) or into strips for trolling (dragging a bait behind a moving boat). For still fishing, cut the bait into squares or hunks that can be easily threaded onto a hook. For best results, keep the skin on the bait to help the penetrating hook hold in place. For trolling (dragging bait), retrieving bait and drifting bait in a current, cut the bait into a long "V"-shaped strip. Hook through the skin at the wide end of the "V" strip so that when retrieved the bait will resemble a swimming minnow or eel.
Insects
Insects such as grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles can be threaded onto a hook. For maximum long life of the bait, do not thread the hook through the insect, but instead use a fine flexible piece of wire, wired to the hook shank, and then twist the wire gently around the insect body. If hooking the insect, keep it lively longer by threading the hook through the rear of the insect (abdomen) to avoid organs in the forward part of the body. A hook through the forward part of the body will quickly kill the bait.
Doughballs
Doughballs can be purchased or prepared with a homemade recipe. Prepared commercial "paste" bait that can be formed into doughballs is available for carp, trout, panfish, bass, catfish and other
freshwater game fish. Home-made doughballs can be made from a doughy mix of hot water, flour, cornmeal and flavoring. To hook doughballs, thread the hook through the doughball or form the doughball around the hook so that the bait completely hides the hook. Some treble hooks include wire springs to help hold dough in place.
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