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Live Bait

Minnows, crayfish, leeches - the real thing, with real rules to check. Nothing outfishes live bait when conditions get tough, and nothing carries more regulation: check your state on transport, species and release before you buy a scoop.

Live Bait

6 in this group - part of the full baits guide.

Live Minnows Intermediate

Live Minnows

The predator standard - rules first
Crayfish Intermediate

Crayfish

Smallmouth's favorite food, live
Leeches Beginner

Leeches

Walleye country's summer soul
Golden Shiners Intermediate

Golden Shiners

Big-bass bait - check local rules
Live Shad Advanced

Live Shad

Fragile but deadly striper fuel
Live Suckers Intermediate

Live Suckers

Classic pike-musky offering - rules vary

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