Bait

Welcome back to another blog post from Marker23 Guide Service, my name is Captain Ozzy and I would like to share with y’all today about bait and bait choices. As it is, fly fishing and sight fishing is my passion, as a full time guide, bait fishing is apart of what I do. Now to the avid artificial angler bait fishing may seem easy, but there is more than meets the eye.

This first hurdle you must jump is what kind of bait are you after. This is derived from the specieses you wish to catch. With that being said to catch your desiered spesices like, redfish, trout, and flounder. you should first find out what they are eating, this can be obvserved through trail and error or gathered at a good local bait and tackle store. After doing some research and figuring out which bait best suits your needs, we move to the skills part.

The most common way for one to catch the bait is he or she to throw a cast net (AKA throw net). However there are many ways to throw a net, there are a few fundamental pricipals that remain true through out the process. In order to catch bait effectivley you have to learn to be effective with your cast net. This comes from hours of practice and instruction, whether on the water or in your front yard. Regardless, this is a vital step in the process.

The next step is a very simple one: find out where the desired bait is. Through out the year our bait shifts and migrates, so staying on top of the bait can be easier said than done. Depth can be an essitial indicator when it comes to finding bait. the water temp usually points you in the right direction. with that being said, there is no substiute for time on the water, with time all these things will become easier.

Lastly, you must go throw the bait you caught in areas in which your targeted species live. now this comes in many forms and fashions. from Carolina rigs to slips floats. The best way to determine the most effective way to present your bait is to study how your targeted species feeds. Example: Shallow water redfish, the best way to present a bait to them is either a popping cork or if in high current, a Carolina rig. After finding out what bait is best, learning how to catch it and presenting it to the fish correctly, you are sure to have a good time.