Bait to use for the 5 most common inshore species

For years of fishing, the most common question that I have been asked by individuals interested in catching some of the most common inshore game species targeted by anglers is—what bait do I need? My usual reply is—what are you fishing for?—answering a question with a question. This comes down to the most common answer I have received, and that is—whatever bites!

With a chuckle, I start to explain that to help yourself have a successful day of fishing and turn it into a day of catching, you need to know which fish or what species you are targeting.

Then, of course, what these fish feed on. This comes back to—what bait do I need? Read the rest of this great article by Jiggin Jerry here https://coastalanglermag.com/what-bait-do-i-need/

SABJAR

So we tell all the starting out fishermen and ladies …. live shrimp. Now we need to work on presentation and Tide. :smiley:

Finger Mullet

Match the hatch + Target species = fish in the boat

Live bait + oyster banks = something on the line


Capt. Garry Coats
Folly Beach & CHS
@DolphinChartersSC