Lesson 10: How to Make Fishing Lures | Fishing and Lure Making: Bait – Squid
In this lesson, we go over the best ways to hook squid as bait. Squid is optimal for both fresh and salt water and is an affordable way to get great bait to catch catfish, halibut, rockfish, sturgeon, and even bass. They are easy to get from any local market or grocery store and are also easy to store for future use. We show you some tips on how to make sure your squid stays on your hook and describe some common errors that amateur fishermen make. After this lesson, you'll be nailing catfish in no time!
In This Lesson:
- How to cut your squid
- Keeping your squid frozen to optimize its staying power on the hook
- The types of fish that prey on squid bait
- Where to find squid for bait use
- Common errors when using squid as bait
- And more…
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