Clockwise, from top left: minnow, crayfish, sunfish, shad, frog, and grasshopper. Fathead minnows, leeches and worms are mainstays in bait-shop refrigerators across the country. These old standards ...

We're fishing with live minnows in a freshwater canal, targeting aggressive predators and unexpected bites in shallow water. With real bait and real action, this setup delivers nonstop excitement and ...