The age-old question of whether you should put a lure or bait on the end of your fishing line. The honest answer: It depends.

Let’s look at the positives of casting with both the lure and bait.

Pros for using lures

  • Reusable
  • Special storage isn’t required
  • No smell
  • Fun to collect
  • Lead to bigger catches
  • Increase the survival rate of fish by avoiding hooks that get stuck deep in the fish
  • Helps maintain populations of bait species

Pros for using bait

  • Highly effective because fish are more attracted to live prey
  • Appeals to a wide array of fish species
  • Increases chances of reeling in the fish
  • Cheaper than lures – free if you find your own
  • Unused bait can be returned to nature or frozen for later use

It’s your choice. Grab your favorite – maybe even some of both – and head to the Alabama Bass Trail for a new adventure each visit.