baitfish

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(fishing) Small fish such as minnows that are used as bait to catch larger predatory fish.

(fishing) Fish that can be caught using bait.

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Lures that mimic baitfish, worms, crayfish, frogs, and mice are all proven techniques. Source: Internet

Baitfish may be used in most but not all waters that are open to ice fishing. Source: Internet

After listening to public comments, the Commission decided to delay the regulation’s effective date until Oct. 1, 2018, to enable commercial baitfish producers time to grow shad large enough. Source: Internet

Carp, on the other hand, are both aggressive and opportunistic feeders which feed on everything from micro-invertebrates to insect larvae, and pupae to baitfish. Source: Internet

Presenting a frisky baitfish such as a four- or five-inch white perch or Norfolk spot near structure where rockfish like to hang out can result in some electrifying moments. Source: Internet

Horse-eye jacks and turtles are seen here, also offshore schools of baitfish. Source: Internet

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