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Category: Bait

How to catch saltwater bait fish?

August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 Vinnie Prasad Leave a comment

Live baiting is one of the many popular ways of fishing for bigger predatory fish offshore as well as inshore. Using live baits can also be super effective as this tempts most predator fish. Especially when it comes to game fishing. Catching a bucket filled with saltwater bait fish early hours in the morning can […]

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Preparing squid bait the simple way

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 4 Comments

Baiting with squid can be the most effective when it comes to targeting various species. Snapper and King George Whiting are few of the many species that take squid without hesitating. Though preparing squid before a fishing trip shouldn’t be a hard task. I’ve created a simple step by step process on how to prepare […]

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What’s the best bait for freshwater fishing?

May 18, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad Leave a comment

When it comes to freshwater fishing there is a variety of baits to choose from. Similar to saltwater bait fishing, the bait will be determined by the intended fish you’re targeting, location and the type of hook you’ll be using. Freshwater fishing bait will ideally be found in the location your fishing in. Natural baits […]

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Saltwater Fishing Bait Guide 101

May 14, 2019August 4, 2019 Vinnie Prasad 5 Comments

When it comes to saltwater bait fishing it begs the question. What bait do we need to use to get the fish to bite on our line? To answer that question we have to look at a number of different factors. The type of species you’re targeting, the hook and also the location. Taking into […]

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