Pier Fishing: Which works better? Lures VS Live bait

It’s the ultimate pier fishing faceoff between live bait and lures. Live bait is always a winner, but lately it seems like lures are taking over the game. Today...representing team Live Bait….BLOODWORM. On the other end of the ring, representing Team Lure, we have team MYSTERY TACKLE. Which will work better? Which will catch more fish? Which will catch bigger fish? Find out in this episode!

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[mbtravel]

Depends on what I am doing. If I am chilling drinking beers I like baitfishing. If it is earlier and by myself I prefer lures. Also I don't always have access to bait, but I always have lures.

[ssjnaka]

I'll admit that I'm more of a fresh water fisherman, but I've always had more luck both on quantity and size on live bait rather than lures. I'm transitioning to saltwater so I'll stay open-minded and try both!

[donjoe]

I fish exclusively with lures because it requires so much experimentation. It's real life puzzle solving and I fish only recreationally. That said, were I fishing for food, it would almost always be live or natural baits.

[Yellowspider]

I honestly stopped using lures and use bluegill or yellow perch for bait 90% of the time. I have one small rod to catch bait and then use circle hooks for the bluegills/perch. I catch less small fish but get nice size pike, catfish and small mouth and large mouth bass.

[alocal]

"That is very strange" -->"Yes Lets do this" thats livin Bro!!!

[znovosad]

Depends on what you're going for. I stopped using night crawlers and any kind of worm for that matter. Little pieces of hotdog and a tiny bobber. I caught a decent brook trout on it, I've caught 10 inch fallfish, sunnies of all kinds, and even tiny bass. I want to give it a try it on some salt docks. It's been a go to. I've caught big and tiny on average sized lures so it's hard to say. Lures I have good hookup ratios. Hotdog as bait I have better hookup ratios than worms. It's all about finding the right bait and right lure. Different bodies of water, different fish react differently to lures. They're a hit or miss really

[tntcoffey]

If you want to catch even more, try using a very small piece of bloodworm (about 3/4"). You will catch more and not waste so much bait.

[gerardcaballero]

Hey skipper how do you get that mystery box I don't see it in the description

[rob]

2:20 lmaooo "that is very strange" 🤣🤣

[TN-rfwn]

is mystery tackle box worldwide shipping? because i want to get it and i live in australia.

[Fishingguy]

Lol Erin: “it doesn’t feel right, it’s a 🦀 “
looks like you guys had fun especially having the pier to yourselves. Gosh I miss that place, hopefully I can make it out there.

[kazuyamishima]

@ 5:22, "Trick Ya, Biatch!!!" 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[omarelkamel]

Hey!! I fish in piers all the time. I really never used lures. Could you link me to the lures you use at piers at night near the lights? ( and don't worry I won't take your fishing spot I'm in georgia)That would be very helpful!

[dillonmurray]

I'm a bait angler. I find bait more fun, tbh. Always exciting to get that surprise when your rod bends. Not to mention, you have to read the water like a book with bait. Idk, I just love fishing bait over lures.

[gabe]

I like throwing lures while I have a bait rod set up. I prefer lure fishing but this way I still get to lure fish with another rod set up so I have twice the chance at fish. Also it’s kind of one after another some days. Lure rod, bait rod, lure rod, etc etc

[nikosvithoulkas]

I completely agree with your opinion.

this exactly is happening and here, in Greece.

[joekannoo]

Hey man, were you in St. Augustine for this video? Or somewhere else? Looking for a good spot I won’t get skunked

[johnandrewservice]

Hey Skipper. Really great test I’ve always been very curious about this issue. Onelove.

Many of the fishing piers in the galveston area are crowded with fishermen. With the current that runs through it's a good idea to use a surf weight to hold you bait in place otherwise you end up getting tangled with other people's lines. Artificial s are pretty much of no use in those conditions.

[pamelagonzalez]

I love pier fishing at night but here in Florida the bugs are so bad takes the fun out of a good night