Bait to put on the hook varies on a lot of different things

Type or species of fish to catch

The natural environment fish lives in

Angling is divided into two main categories which are determined by the type of bait used

artificial

natural

Artificial baits often use a man made lure to entice the fish to strike at the hook thus entrapping them .This lure can represent prey or not . Often the action of the lure is also used to entice the fish to strike eg fly fishing .

a hook

a hook


Natural baits are usually a common prey of the fish eg maggots that are attached to hook or angle to attract fish .  This bait can be alive or dead.

Information about live and dead bait can be obtained from Shop.anglers.net.au.

where fish live

where fish live