Catching Live Bait

The first step to success with live bait is finding and catching a livewell full of bait!

Below are the three most popular methods for catching bait: Netting, Baitfish Rigs, and Traps!

Explore each option to see which works best for you and the type of bait you’d like to catch!

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What’s The Best Cast Net For Baitfish In Shallow Water?

What's the best cast net for baitfish in shallow water? In this video, we'll talk about the best size cast nets for small baitfish...
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How To Throw A Cast Net For Live Bait (Beginner Lesson)

Have you ever thrown a cast net for live bait before?? What's the best method for beginners? Going out to find and use your own live bait...
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How To Catch Black Drum Using THIS Simple Shrimp Rig

Here's how to catch black drum using THIS super simple shrimp rig! If you happen to stumble upon a school of black drum or if you are...
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THIS Is The Best Live Bait For Flounder Fishing

Have you uncovered the best live bait for flounder yet? If you want to catch more flounder using live bait this summer, then you've got to...
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Booger Fishing Lesson For Bonefish & Sharks

We're in Islamorada with Capt. Hollywood doing some booger fishing for bonefish & sharks!!! Unfortunately, the weather turned sour and we...
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You’ve Got To See This Wild Mystery GIANT Fish!!!

WILD MYSTERY GIANT FISH!!! While fishing on his kayak a couple of weeks ago, Fishing Coach Pat Ogletree hooked into something BIG...
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#1 Beach Fishing Bait Hack That Will Hook More Fish

Next time you're out fishing off the beach, keep this sneaky beach fishing bait hack in mind!! Beach fishing can be a challenge and it is...
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Flats Fishing The Florida Keys (Why It’s Not What Most Anglers Think It Is)

Have you ever gone flats fishing in the Florida Keys before? If you haven’t, it is surely not what you’d expect!!! Don’t go to the...
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Can You Use Mud Minnows For Offshore Fishing?

Can you use mud minnows for offshore fishing? Do you think they will catch as many fish offshore as inshore? Mud minnows are...
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The Best Live Bait Rig For Spring Fishing

What has been your go-to live bait rig for spring fishing for any species? Do you ever use a slip float? In this video, you will see...
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How To Catch Black Drum Using Fiddler Crabs

How do you catch black drum using fiddler crabs as bait? Fiddler crabs are an excellent bait for black drum, sheepshead, redfish...
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The RIGHT WAY To Rig Live Shrimp To Catch Sheepshead

Do you know the RIGHT way to rig live shrimp for sheepshead? If you want to catch more sheepshead using live shrimp, then you have to...
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How To Rig Fiddler Crabs For Redfish & Sheepshead

Do you know the best ways to rig a fiddler crab on a small hook? Check out how to rig fiddler crabs for redfish and sheepshead here...
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Gulp! Shrimp VS. FishBites Experiment

Which is better for catching pinfish or other baitfish: Gulp! Shrimp or FishBites? Is there a huge difference between the two brands? Check out this...
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Ultimate Rig For Catching Large Quantities Of Baitfish

What are the best rigs and setups for catching your own baitfish? Check out the ultimate rig for catching large quantities of baitfish...
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