Fishing baits are animals that are used for attracting and catching a fish when going fishing. Some people use fishing lures, artificial baits, instead of actual baits. If you choose to use baits, continue reading, as this page takes you through the steps of how to choose the right kind of bait.

Fishing baits are animals that are used for attracting and catching a fish when going fishing. Some people use fishing lures, artificial baits, instead of actual baits. If you choose to use baits, continue reading, as this page takes you through the steps of how to choose the right kind of bait.

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• Fishing bait are animals used to attract fish when fishing. The term bait is also sometimes used when referring to artificial bait, that is plastic baits or fishing lures.

• Sometimes the term bait is used to refer to all types of items placed on the end of a fishing line to attract fish. Whether you want to use artificial or real bait is a matter of preference. Some people are more comfortable using artificial bait, while others prefer the live bait.

1. Using artificial bait or fishing lures is considered more friendly to the ecosystem, as real bait, when accidentally and repeatedly released into the water, can disrupt the ecosystem.
2. Some artificial bait is not effective in attracting fish, as they can become suspicious when the bait does not appear real. Other can be as effective as real bait.
3. For more information on how to choose fishing lures, visit Mahalo's guide on How to Choose the Right Kind of Fishing Lure.

• There are several types of live bait that are commonly used when fishing. Often smaller fish, or bait fish, is used as a bait. Several other animals can also be used as bait.

1. Common bait fish are anchovies, ballyhoo, scad and minnows.
2. Other common types of bait are worms and shrimps.

• Choosing the right bait will depend on a variety of factors, with the main factor being what type of fish you are trying to catch.

1. Baits have different success rates depending on what type of fish you are trying to catch.
2. If you don't have a particular fish in mind, find out what the most common fish are at the location you are fishing.
3. Common baits for salt water fishing include anchovies, ballyhoo, and scad.
4. Common baits for fresh water fishing include fish from the families minnow, sucker, killifish and shad.
5. Certain types of fish are more picky than others, requiring more specific types of bait.
6. You should also choose a bait appropriate for the season.
7. The best bait is a fresh fish that you caught at the fishing location.

• Which bait you you choose when fishing will depend on several factors, including your personal taste, the type of fish you are trying to catch, the location and the season. Consider all these factors when choosing a bait.

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• Introduction
• Step 1: Live or Artificial Bait?
• Step 2: Types of Live Bait
• Step 3: What Bait to Choose
• Conclusion