Fishing is a lifestyle for many individuals, but for newcomers, learning the ins and outs of the activity is challenging. Using the right bait is key to catching fish and bait selection is a common source of confusion among novices. Here's a guide to the most popular bait styles to help you grasp a better understanding of the process.

3 Common Types of Bait

1. Worms

Worms are a favorite bait and are fishing staples in fresh and saltwater. There are a variety of species, but the most popular worms are wax worms, night crawlers, red worms, and bloodworms. Usually placed alive on the hook, you can utilize this bait style to catch sidespot, yellowstrip, and yellowfin goatfish as well as sleek unicornfish.

2. Insects

Insect movements are incredibly appealing to fish of all sizes and swimming depths. Dragonflies are used to entice top-water fish, like salmon, while flies attract attention from a multitude of species like trout. Other bait options include grasshoppers, crickets, and mayflies.

3. Leeches

Worms and insects seem tame to novice fishers in comparison to leeches. The blood-hungry parasite has been a popular choice of anglers for many years, so try baiting with this critter the next time you’re fishing. Catfish are strongly attracted to leeches, but they’re also helpful for catching panfish species like tilapia and bluegill. Leeches can be caught, bred, or purchased, and they're most effective in warm water.

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