Live Anchovy
The gold standard live bait for anything that hunts by sight and speed. Usually caught yourself with a sabiki rig rather than bought, since it doesn't survive transport well.
Put it on the hook correctly
Hook lightly through the nose or just ahead of the dorsal fin so it keeps swimming naturally.
Keep it usable
Needs a bait tank with circulating, aerated water, anchovies don't last long in a plain bucket.
Useful bait supplies
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Fish that commonly match this bait
Common Questions
How do you rig Live Anchovy?
Hook lightly through the nose or just ahead of the dorsal fin so it keeps swimming naturally.
How do you store Live Anchovy?
Needs a bait tank with circulating, aerated water, anchovies don't last long in a plain bucket.
What fish does Live Anchovy catch?
Live Anchovy works well for California Halibut, Pacific Bonito, Striped Bass.