Saltwater Baits and Lures

Use this guide to choose the best lures and baits for your favorite fish species.

The Best Spring Seatrout Bait

Croakers are key to a hot spring speckled trout bite in Gulf marshes.

Why You Need a Sea Chest

Making sure you have lively bait when you reach the offshore grounds is paramount to success.

wahoo caught on long range boat Southern California

Explained: How to Catch Wahoo Casting Lures

Maximize your wahoo fishing efforts by implementing West Coast-style casting tactics.

Inshore Innovators

The contributions of Albert “Al Gag” Gagliarducci and Ben Whalley have made a sizable impact on the world of fishing.

Picking the right lure can make or break your day on the water. Pick the wrong one, and you might not get a bite all day long. Similarly, when your target species attacks a school of mullet, throwing a live blue crab into the mix might not get much attention. Using the right baits and lures for the conditions and target species is a big part of fishing. Even a lure’s color or the liveliness of a baitfish can have an effect on fishing. Let Sport Fishing help you figure out the best lures and baits for your favorite fish species.