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Live bait offers several benefits: Natural scent and taste that increase strike likelihood Highly effective when fish are inactive or pressured Often easier for beginners to use successfully Can entice bites from picky feeders that will not chase a lure Because it is the real thing, live bait can tip the odds in your favor when conditions are tough

And this rod can also catch crappie, walleye, panfish, catfish and more

Sea bass, though more common around structure, sometimes venture into the bay's deeper channels where they feed on the same crabs you're targeting

These lures have made a name for themselves due to their lifelike appearance and swimming action, making them irresistible to bass of all sizes

Then, lift the rod up about 45 to 50 degrees with a steady motion