Saltwater Baits and Lures

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

Fishing Florida’s Fall Mullet Run

Tarpon, snook, jacks, mackerel and sharks stalk the ceaseless waves of migrating baitfish.

The Great Croaker Debate

Is it possible that a certain baitfish is too good at catching trout?

South Florida Swordfishing Techniques

Specialized tactics for an incredible fishery off Florida’s southeast coast.

Make Mine a Jumbo

A large, lively shrimp is the best inshore bait out there.

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.