the best bait for sharks is the bonito for its strong oily scent.
the most common ocean bait is shrimp because its cheep easy to find and works good.
the most common freshwater bait is worms well because there worms there free and they work good
the best overall best bait is mackerel because it works good in fresh and salt
the best sea bait is squid because almost all ocean fish eat it
the best fresh water bait is blue gill for the same reasons as the squid but for freshwater
