For other uses of term, see Bait

Bait is any substance used to attract prey, e.g. in a mousetrap.

Especially the term is used with regard to catching fish. Traditionally, nightcrawlers, insects, and smaller fish have been used for this purpose. Fishermen have also begun using plastic bait and, more recently, electronic lures, to attract fish. Because of the risk of transmitting whirling disease, trout and salmon should not be used as bait.

See also:

• fishing lure
• honeypot

Fishing equipment

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