Cut bait/dead bait

[Giuga10]

I've used dead bait for, Pike, Crappie, and Bass hooking the dead minnow by the spine and sitting it in the water, really effective when ice fishing.

I don't use cut bait often but I have used it when fishing in Florida for Flounder and Mackerel and once here in Canada but I was unsuccessful. Cut bait is good when fishing for Channel Catfish and Sturgeon (if you get the chance).

As for what types I use, suckers, chubs, and shiners are the best IMO. Just make sure you can legally use it before you chop it up (some baitfish are restricted)

I get my bait fresh either from a river or lake. Now's a good time too because suckers are running and there are many good sized ones for bait. Or just buy some live ones from a bait shop and wait a lil bit .