BAIT VS LURES: Which works best? Saltwater Fishing Experiment

[@999theRaMbO]

"BAITS VS LURES", *puts bait on lure*

[@wyatt9841]

Yeah cuse the squid lures in the fish with smell which is why you use bait

[@999theRaMbO]

@@wyatt9841 ye thats not "bait vs lures" then, thats "bait vs bait".

[@kellenfong2565]

@@999theRaMbO I was just thinking that... Stationary bait (kinda) vs retrieving bait i guess you would say lol

[@trevormiller9496]

Squidy bits are no joke. I got a box to take to the beach and it was non-stop hookups

[@melbournebound5150]

Lol

[@diegorico9321]

I feel like it all just depends on what your going for, but then again live bait rarely fails me.

[@HeySkipper]

Both work! But sometimes one applies better than the other

[@stripedbass5544]

@@HeySkipper can ur bait be could chunk bait for striped bass like if u were using mackerel

[@NumiSmatiK100]

*Lures looks very realistic even prunked my friends with it.Looks very durable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend sunk very good into the water.Cons: Storage package could be bigger.*

[@frostizz2072]

The live bait never lets me down, grab fresh shrimp and fresh squid and call it a good day

[@luisgonzalez8423]

Salt it you will thank me later

[@tntbossthrone1062]

I'm not going to trust a kid with a fortnite skin.

[@Patrick-ni7bs]

Squid kills it

[@frostizz2072]

S-CHASSIS TNT ok?

[@chickenwing4094]

Frostizz ur right real bait is the best that s chassis is dumb

[@clintford7027]

Putting bait on a lure, defeats the purpose of the challenge.

[@rensekiyama2764]

Yeah that's kinda true

[@maximusmeridius1240]

clint ford the challenge is to catch fish by improving your methods, everything helps 👍

[@iandennis6792]

I agree adding bait to the lure defeats the experiment...

[@ctcrow2344]

You cheated. If you add bait to the lure, are you really fishing with lures? How about add lure to the bait? See... first fish, you said it must've live the squid.

[@frankiev-tech4630]

Man what a drag brotha! I was really excited when you decided to do the live bait! I was vouching for it...it happens man...you should definitely try again! Still want to see muscle drag screaming fishing! But still enjoyable catches. Till next time!

[@HeySkipper]

Dude I gotta try it again! I gotta hear that drag scream next time. Thanks for stopping by again buddy. Hope you enjoyed.

[@josecarvajal171]

Brandon, I think lures can be better in certain situations like you showed in a blitz. But, I think most fisherman are in agreement that live bait trumps lures. What I noticed is that when you were catching all your fish with your lure the water was MOVING. I would even say it was probably incoming tide. In the evening I imagine it was low tide and that water wasn’t moving at all (slack). That’s why you were even struggling to catch bait. I don’t think this was a fair chance for the live fish when the tide is not good. Could you please do a redo? I would also suggest if you aren’t getting bites switching the way you hook the baitfish. Recently I’ve been having great success hooking them in the back on the dorsal side. Predator fish like that kick! Also if free lining with no weight isn’t working I would suggest putting a tiny pinch weight about 6 inches from your baitfish. Fish will still be able to swim out if you open bail but it won’t be able to come to the surface with the weight.

[@frankiev-tech4630]

Yeah lures are great when finding fish in structures or sometimes on open flats...but i love the challenge behind it. Finesse fishing with lures to me makes it worth while and feels more rewarding to me than just casting and leaving the bait to just sitting there...it all depends on the timing of day when fish go for it. But on hot days big fish are lethargic and usually they wait by structure for easy bait. To me the best success is twilight and night times when the water is cooler based on summertime.

[@HeySkipper]

Oh i agree with you. This was just one situation. If I had went to catch bait during the blitz I would worry that the fish would be gone by the time I’m done catching bait. Next time I should start earlier and try with bait first. I agree, not exactly a fair test, but it’s hard to get the test right when the you roll up to your spot and the fish are already feeding! Until next time!

[@dhdhdhrrr]

LETS GOO!!! A skipper video!!!! And here I thought my day was gonna be boring today

[@HeySkipper]

Haha you rock. How did you like the video

[@newwavepressure6478]

Can u use Spanish mackerel for bait ?? I live in NJ they hav them at the shop right

[@marioantonio6280]

I was very pleased to see your video and for next week I am going to go fishing with my kayak. Here in Houston tx, I send you many greetings from here.

[@markmuna5862]

You can't attach an atractant to and artificial lure for this test. You have altered the experiment

[@HeySkipper]

The difference is with lures you are searching for fish and getting them to hit out of reaction/aggression vs The live bait where the fish needs to find your bait.

[@nightlyhour1666]

Hey Skipper think you missed the point my guy. If you’re doing a bait vs lure test, you can’t add bait to the lure regardless of if the bait is live or not. Lure vs bait test is lure alone vs bait alone. Still a good video though 👌🏽

[@hunterdaros9120]

@@nightlyhour1666 Yes I agree. He also should have used them at the same time. (The artificial lure and the live or dead bait).

[@aicejunkey8222]

Hey skipper, it a great video. But I've gotta agree with the guys, for this test. You shouldnt have put anything or baits onto the lures. You should have used 2 rods instead. 1 rod with bait on and the other with lures. Chance in getting hit with bait on is high, yet we gotta keep on casting for lures. Well fishing is a game of luck. Anyways still its a great video. Out. From 🇸🇬

[@karencole2454]

I have to agree that the tests weren't equal. Putting a piece of live bait isn't fishing straight lure fishing. Also, you should have used the live bait at the same time you were using the lures conditions, were completely different.

[@eldiabloterrible]

Bro love the fact that you dropped a video the morning i decide to go fishing. I can't wait to go see how my day goes.

[@HeySkipper]

How is your day going??

[@eldiabloterrible]

@@HeySkipper So far pretty good. I'm out here at Quintana Beach in Tx. Caught a bunch of fish no keepers but I'm just here enjoying the sun and time with my friends. Gotta say bro i love your videos and keep em coming, i watch at least one a day. I even went into your merch to buy some squiddy bits and you're tutorials have helped me so much with making my own rigs. I can go on and on about your videos lol.

[@MarioRodriguez-uk3yw]

Nice to see Erin love this video one of you best ones

[@TheFatbutterpancake]

I am so in love with this channel. And I don’t live anywhere near the ocean

[@bogi2557]

I have some mackarel that I caught earlier, would that be good bait?

[@Floridafisherman5000]

Great video!! I'm headed to St Pete, FL today to try some saltwater fishing in the intracoastal waters and possibly the beach! I mainly fish freshwater but saltwater looks equally as fun!! Love this video you posted!!! :)

[@mr.zorgop253]

Hello is a 8 ft rod good for surf pier and jetty fishing? Thanks! pls reply

[@HeySkipper]

8 too a bit too short for surf. I’d go 9

[@mr.zorgop253]

Omg you replied thanks for answering!

[@krisutvv]

Nice video even waited the big one on bait!

[@HeySkipper]

Haha thanks for watching! Maybe next time we will get one 🤞🏼

[@krisutvv]

@@HeySkipper you are so lucky in America you got so many edible fish! In Finland we have not many good fish... 👍🐟

[@SparhawkM]

Very interesting video. I’ve never had much luck with lures. It’s one of my goals for the year to really learn how to use each kind. But bait always works! BTW? A small cut piece of squidy bits in a crab net/trap? Lasts for the whole day!! Great video guys!! Have fun and keep safe!!

[@HeySkipper]

Lured can be fun when you see fish busting around you. Good luck trying them out! And YES! Happy to hear about the Squidy bits for crab traps, I’ve heard that from a few other Californians! We will have to make that video about fishing manners soon! Hope you’re doing well!

[@spiritsofthedistilledkind3633]

Lol, Hard to fight that urge when you see them crushing the surface like that. Would be cool to see a follow up video where you have live bait along beside the lures at the same time.

[@HeySkipper]

Exactly! I wish I had some live bait on me at the same time. You are right

[@chrisischannel]

bait vs lures starts off with a lure and bait attached to it lol

[@joewagner5046]

Nothing more fun than to fish the white bass jumps. Catch one every cast

[@evansonoda8772]

How are you storing your squid bits is that just salt or do you mix something else into it

[@aflores022]

Wish you could post every other day or something ! But I know how busy you could be ! Enjoying the content 100%!

[@HeySkipper]

So do I! But it’s hard to make these videos!

[@nelsontsang6625]

I love following your channel, looks like your close to my job where I work at. I work on the port in Curtis bay if that’s where your fishing at. Great video and fishing day for you and your wife....awesome

[@cabbycabby1770]

My man... you put bait on the lure... Maybe you meant to convey “Baited lure vs non-baited lure”?

[@HeySkipper]

Argh sorry 😅😅 I think they are hitting a lure more out of aggression than hunger or seeing a live bait move, that’s kind of more what I was getting at

[@starbean8121]

Awesome, loved the video this made my vacation even better

[@HeySkipper]

That’s awesome!

[@williammitchell9300]

Just Love you Guy's Fishing here in B More I know where your fishing at for sure. When I move to the Eastern Shore you all will have to come for a few days and just fish with us . Great Shows keep up the good work and tight lines

[@HeySkipper]

Thanks so much for watching William. Baltimore is definitely a special place to us and we have been fishing there for a while. It’s been fun. Thanks for the invite for eastern shore fishing we may have to take you up on it 👍🏼

[@feogordo123]

Do you still seek the tackle box along with the laminated information guide can’t find it on your website

[@pk-sy3nd]

Nice video.. What scent you use on squid?

[@Vlog360Degrees]

Hello Brandon, been watching your videos and really enjoy them.. Simply superb!!! 😊👍 May I request you send me link where I can buy that Mepps spinner, the same as you used? Thanks buddy! 😊👍

[@kenboone597]

Where were you fishing in Baltimore? I Iive in Baltimore and I'm looking for a new place to fish.

[@supershaggyx3]

I've had a kinda slow day runing pompano rigs most the day but caught bunch of fish when I started dropping my sabiki rig

[@eliwilliams5749]

Didn't even get a good view of the first fish "alright I'm throwin it back"

[@azharborhan5406]

Hi Brandon, what is your boat and motor size? It's so perfect for 2 people. Maybe can do some video about boat too.

[@robertmoodie7630]

Hey!! Am just wondering do you do shipping to Jamaica🇯🇲. ? I've been trying to get your hey skipper squidy bits ship to me to try it and see how it works over this side help please!!

[@mudassirfishing]

Awesome content nice videos enjoyed Greetings from Fishlocker India...

[@phillipcisneros3603]

Hi Brendon and Erin i was wondering what pole and wreel Brendon was using to cast your lure?

[@powerlife6064]

How do you use pencil poppers,i got a straight needle nose popper the best way to use it?

[@b-will6306]

What's the name of the first lure you used? I know it by rooster tail

[@demitrimarlin2463]

Another great video I always learn so much from you and her. I need to find some squid bits here where I live and try it out. I do have a question to ask if I may. I hooked a carp and I had the hardest time reeling it in, I have my drag all the way on the positive side and as I was reeling it in it just seemed like I was not doing anything. What can I do to adjust that especially for carp

[@sightfish]

In the most southern parts of Virginia where there are redfish and speckled trout u almoast cant use bait trout and redfish won’t eat anything except a Swimbait or a hard bait. We kill em tho! You guys should try!

[@HeySkipper]

Good idea! Would try!

[@trevormiller9496]

Great video as usual. Did you record this week?

[@HeySkipper]

No this was a few weeks ago

[@fishwhisperer8387]

Not comparing apples to apples, use the smaller bait they are eating. Plus we all know u can catch a lot of fish on small bait but it takes a long minute to catch that big guy on big bait

[@a7c777]

I started fishing fresh water ponds on and off two years ago and in around 20 fishing sessions this year i got only ONE fish on a lure and i didnt even catch it through the mouth, but with some sausage weenies and some circle hooks, i never have a dry fishing day no mater what small pond i hit in my area

[@COLDSTEELE152]

Squiddy bits on lure, definitely not cheating 😂

[@HeySkipper]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@COLDSTEELE152]

@@HeySkipper love the content but couldn't stop laughing at that

[@millybo7366]

NICE video man!!

[@agusserangbanten]

Amazing my friend experimen bait vs lure.salam satu hobi kawan👍👍👍🎣

[@JOETERRANY]

How many times a week do you guys fish?

[@blueredfinch]

Nice, is this place they stock stripe bass or something, it looks so easy... Wish my river was that easy... :)

[@davidqualls125]

Have you done a video on lures for surf fishing? I figure it would be good for flounder and other kinds of fish

[@HeySkipper]

Yes! We will soon

[@legitgamer6406]

What is that white stuff you put on the bait

[@jaredbradley4095]

Bro that lure in the thumbnail looks like something off the original Mario Bros . 😂

[@MojoSun1]

Seeing that you love to fish so much and having a fun time doing it, you should try fishing on the islands around the world, like maybe Guam for example. Although we don't have the awesome beaches like the U.S. Mainland does, we do however have great fishing areas. The fishing here is much different than out there.

[@johnsurf509]

I THINK IF YOU BUSTED BIGGER TOP WATER PLUGS WHERE YOU FISHING YOU MIGHT FIND BIG STRIPERS?All minnows this video , still fun to watch!

[@robertmoodie7630]

What size circle hook/ hooks do you use oftentimes?

[@josecarvajal171]

For the size bait he used it was prob like a 3/0 or a 4/0

[@robertmoodie7630]

@@josecarvajal171 ooh okay am a try it.. good looking out thanks

[@Jonathan01233]

WHAT TYPE OF FISHING ROD AND REEL DO YOU USE ?

[@buklon7696]

Love your videos!

[@RgvFishingCouple]

When using lures, it all depends what time of day, which lures for which fish you are targeting and weather conditions.

[@briseisreal4233]

Hi? What is the specs of your rod and reel? Thanks😀

[@ahmadalghali90]

I like your channel ... but I don’t like how desperate you sound everytime you try make us buy squiddy bits.. it eventually becomes a biased experiment .. you’re putting it on the lure

[@pnwhookset7481]

I always enter your contests, but it's never my luck. When will you be having another?

[@fishingtheeast4898]

Best rule is to always match the hatch you don’t wanna throw out a 6 inch white perch and bass for feeding on something that’s probably 2 inches big I want to match the size of bed that’s around out there feeding on and especially if you live on white perch you want to cut off the dorsal fin

[@ohioboyfishin5939]

Great video I think they work equally as well they all work in different situations

[@HeySkipper]

Yes in my situation this was the result. But the results are different every day!

[@ohioboyfishin5939]

@@HeySkipper yes they are

[@mikec4585]

Why didn't you throw a cast net for bait

[@lemon-iu7bo]

Could be illegal or he might not have one.

[@HeySkipper]

I forgot to bring one!

[@jerrycahilig1971]

Nice bro God bless more fish to catch

[@haydenraithel9432]

Did u meet a fan in Cabelas today?

[@HeySkipper]

No, I didn’t go to cabelas!

[@itzyabui]

Hey Skipper! Great vid but maybe change the title to "baited lure vs live bait" instead?

[@LASales2022]

I always go to Santa Monica, Venice, and Redondo Beach and never catch anything. I use squad like the ones you make and size 2 circle hook, 4 ounce sinker and nothing,

[@dwaynelowery5808]

What was the second fish?

[@koryb596]

Did you launch from harbor hospital?

[@09NXN06]

Great content!

[@rocketman5648]

I'm going to try fish bites at the Lake of the Ozarks tomorrow... never tried salt water bait in fresh water...

[@HeySkipper]

You would have better luck using Squidy bits on a small jighead

[@rocketman5648]

@@HeySkipper so I found out.. Damn turtles 🐢 are bait thiefs.. too hot in missouri to fish beyond 9am...

[@dwaynelowery5808]

What was that first fish?

[@bodmrb]

What boat is he using?

[@FriskyPoliceman]

What was the powder?

[@TorleifSolheimJacobsen]

You should have tried a few more cast with lures while fishing with live bait.

[@JuanGutierrez-vm3iz]

Good look next time you guys are great 👍 god bless you and your family

[@raymondortiz1841]

Just bought my first pack of squidy bits I can't wait PB on the Way?

[@robertemmons7636]

Key highway? Port Covington?

[@HeySkipper]

😂😂

[@natefisheshawaii4070]

Can you get a nitro power ulua pole with a Shimano torium 50 for a video

[@epicenzo7759]

Hey haven’t commented in a while remember me hope you are well also can you do buget fishing challenges

[@HeySkipper]

Hey! Yes we can! Thanks for the suggestion

[@mikemartin1709]

You gonna get twits in your line if you keep on reeling when it's taking drag.

[@michaelreeves400]

Live bait vs lure with bait

[@fp_deluxe3849]

This guy is awesome

[@HeySkipper]

😅😅 thanks!!

[@aleemmohammed4109]

Love your fishing u dont send gopros to anyone I wanted a hero 5

[@HeySkipper]

Hero 5 is a good one but we don’t usually have gopros in our giveaways 😂😂😅

[@aleemmohammed4109]

I realy wanted one

[@crazyfishing2761]

How your use a rod??

[@BrokeMillionairz]

Where at in Baltimore City???

[@HeySkipper]

🤫🤫🤫

[@BrokeMillionairz]

@@HeySkipper i need some new spots

[@seanhunter8968]

it was this video i realized you look so much like your pops lol

[@calebacheson544]

Do a catch clean and cook please

[@jakepalmer791]

Hey for anyone reading this I’m new to beach fishing and I’ve been wondering what rigs and knots and bait to use when going to the beach and I was wondering if anyone could help me out please

[@HeySkipper]

We have so much info on our website EXACTLY for you, jake! & tons & tons of beach fishing videos if you look up hey skipper surf fishing or beach fishing plus any other keywords you are looking for hopefully you’ll find some helpful stuff! Start with a high low rig 😉 it’s a classic

[@HeySkipper]

& GOOD LUCK 👍🏼 welcome to beach fishing it’s amazing

[@jakepalmer791]

Hey Skipper I just had one more question if your reading this and I wanna try and get your tough salted squidy starter kit but just wanted to see how to actually make bait tough would I just throw the bait in there with some salt and let it sit or is there more of a process??

[@gerardolopez6756]

Sandy point md ?

[@gustavoortega3850]

You answered my question 😂

[@facevada360]

Bait always wins period

[@yanjijay6752]

Great fishing haven't finished for months but do a catch & cook .

[@michaelswart490]

You should have said yeet let it eat

[@HeySkipper]

Lol I like that 😂

[@VenganzaCayey]

Where is this

[@pablito5164]

Same

[@tobimarin2633]

Me and my dad would use shrimp we catch catfish blue gill