Fishbites VS Fishgum: What's the difference?

In this video I compare Fishbites vs Fishgum. Is there a difference? Lets find out!
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[@mrcbreakable3092]

Fishgum = $0.38 per square inch of product Fishbites = $0.49 per square inch of product

[@BeardedBrad92]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@mrcbreakable3092]

@@BeardedBrad92 You're welcome!

[@MNBDH34]

Cost per hour may be more relevant

[@mrcbreakable3092]

@@MNBDH34 That equation would include a lot of variables and very hard to determine. How would you establish a control. I have some ideas, but let's see what you think...

[@thomasdobbs9001]

Where can it be ordered, address,,phone # ,well. Put on the vid!!

[@FishGum]

Great analysis, you nailed this Brad and I love the way you give a fair and balanced approach. It is not a either or choice but as you said “use both.”

[@BeardedBrad92]

For sure! Fish can be finicky, I always like to have multiple options!

[@kevinmcbee9384]

Leaving for central atlantic Florida today, do any baitshops, that you know of carry fish gum. I have a ton of fish bites and have had a lot of success with it, but man I would love to try the FishGum!

[@adrianrose504]

This was hell of a review bro ,and you hit everything on point fishgum is my number 1 choice because of how long they last ,I was saving my fish bites by adding water to a cotton ball inside the bag an it really helps ,fishgum don't need that, I just found my pack of golden crab from last year an it's still good ,fishgum rule!!🤣😎🍾👍🏾🎄🎅🏾

[@jimmyivey524]

I would like to see a actual fishing trip with a side by side comparison. No tipping with shrimp or anything just fishgum and fish bites. Should be interesting. Thanks for the video.

[@BeardedBrad92]

I will be doing that soon!

[@jimmyivey524]

@@BeardedBrad92 should be a great time with all the whiting that’s biting right now.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Ya we got on some big ones Sunday!

[@jimmyivey524]

@@BeardedBrad92 do the whiting usually stay all winter?

[@mrcbreakable3092]

@@BeardedBrad92 Looking forward to it.

[@livingtheoutdoors]

Lol. Love that you brought the boys in always makes it more interesting in seeing what once they choose

[@BeardedBrad92]

Thank you!

[@bobk.1428]

Nice vid. I use a double drop rig. I put Fishbites on one hook and fish gum on the other. Works like a charm.

[@BeardedBrad92]

That’s a great idea!

[@nickna694]

I bought fishbites from their only store on Amazon for less then $5 a pack but had to pay $5 for shipping through USPS, so about $6.24 per pack when I bought 4. I've used fishbites for freshwater and saltwater works in both. I will have to give fishgum a try first time seeing it was here. I love the stuff for pier fishing, catch tons of species.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

I was one of Tony’s first subscribers and have used his synthetic baits going back to when they were called Pomp chews.” I’ve gotten samples for many of his evolving formulas he has tried. I am a solid fan of FishGum even though most folks up here in NC. Last June I caught the two largest Pompano of my life and I’ve been fishing on NC beaches for 60 years. FishGum works far better than Fishbites in my experience. I do like the bloodworm Fishbites since I don’t think Tony included that in his scent extracts. The two Pompano were both right at 4lbs. You never see them that big up here. Thanks for doing your comparison!

[@BeardedBrad92]

Dang man, that’s awesome! I’m hoping to break the 4lb mark this year!

[@davecourington]

I would go for the Fish Gum because Tony is local and he and his family are awesome folks. I just wish it was more available than it is. It is hard to get on the website because it is almost always sold out.

[@BeardedBrad92]

He just moved into a warehouse and will be able to produce more very soon. That should help a lot of the availability

[@mrcbreakable3092]

@@BeardedBrad92 This is good info.

[@lynnwarren6127]

Love that you included the boys!!

[@BeardedBrad92]

Thought you would like that!

[@Floridamarty]

I only use free natural baits or Fishbites. I used to use Shrimp, but it is too expensive these days and difficult to store. Fishbites lasts a long time in the pkg. I've used shrimp flavored Fishbites that were a year old and had excellent success fishing for Pompano. Never tried Fishgum, can't find it here in NE Florida. The big drawback to Fishgum is that it isn't available at retailers nationally like Fishbites. Buying online is easy, but shipping costs are too high these days to make it a viable option. Buying huge amounts to get free shipping doesn't make sense. Walmart unfortunately is the only national retailer that has free shipping, good pricing and good return policies should you get product that is past it's "use buy" date. These type baits are great, they last on the hook, they are cost effective, and easily obtained. I support!

[@deepiper6529]

Whenever I come to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach with my family, I pick up a bag of Fishbites. I fish them the entire time we are there. I buy very little frozen shrimp or squid anymore.

[@jasonpeterson9276]

Personally after using both daily for the past 100 days.. fish bites for the win when surf fishing.. id set up 2 poles with fish gum and 2 poles with fish bites on.. fish bites last longer in the water and got more bites on it. Just something i observed

[@rick5078]

Looking at the way these baits are made, there is a big difference. while both are made with natural ingredients, fishbites has scent and taste infused in the entire product and will continue to release scent and taste as long as its on the hook. Fishgum on the other hand, according to the website, has a powder made from various baits (shrimp, crab, etc etc) applied to the outside of the bait. However the website is not clear on whether that powder is the only source of scent or if the gummy material is infused with scent as well. Would be interesting to put these to the test side by side. set up a bunch of rods and try out both fast and slow release fishbites on one set of rods, fishgum only on another set of rods, fishgum and slow release fishbites on another set of rods. all on the same beach, at the same time and cast at about the same distance into the ocean.

[@boatingman11]

Unless he has changed his method, Fishgum is produced with the scent heavily infused throughout the entire bait, then the powder is applied to the outside of the bait to give it that instant *POW.*

[@rick5078]

@@boatingman11 thanks for that, website wasn't clear on this.

[@boatingman11]

@@rick5078 😃👍👍👍

[@jeffcooper7500]

Thanks for the video Brad. I love both products.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Yes sir! Both are great!

[@j.damianguerrero3642]

I haven’t tried fish gum. But I have had a lot of success with fish bites. The only issues is them drying up. I can’t ever find fresh ones in stores. So I only buy them online. They always seem to be fresher that way. Great video.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Thanks man. A lot of times the local tackle shops around here will have fresh fishbites. Walmart is usually the worst place to buy them!

[@kerrydeshotels9691]

Do you find they rehydrate when you put them on the hook in saltwater?

[@jimmyivey524]

Try freezing them when your not using them. Mine have stayed pretty good since I started freezing them

[@TheCrunchbird]

Stay out of Walmart if you are looking for fresh fish bites.

[@brokenbonesbbq33]

Love that sign in the back! I’ve used fish bites and love them but have never heard of Fish Gum! Need to check it out! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@reeltony441]

I ran into this debate myself two weeks ago finally found fishgum after looking everywhere with shelves empty..I tried both surf fishing last weekend we caught more on fish bites but at the same time fish change day to day and me going for surf to different areas I felt better throwing fish gum in different areas and fishing broadly without a target fish.

[@BeardedBrad92]

I’ve had days where fishbites was all I could catch fish on and same goes with Fishgum. They’re both great baits and I like to always have both

[@jeremiahkelly9997]

Thank you for the video and I agree completely: use both. Seeing comments of just team Fishbites yet they haven't tried Fishgum... It's not about that for me. We want to bring the fish in. Some days they hit Fishbites for me and others all on Fishgum. Do I want to use a single target bait or a buffet. Up to the angler. Keep bringing em in brother!

[@BeardedBrad92]

💯 both bait are great choices!

[@markblandajr2350]

That formula from May is my fav

[@TheCrunchbird]

Hi from NE Florida. I have tried fish bites and it never worked too well for me. It's also a real pain in the ass to get the stuff back off the hook due to the mesh material inside it. Fishgum however has produced extremely well for me. A few weeks back I had the living hell scared out of me. I was fishing on Amelia Island using a shrimp and some fishgum on each of the two hooks on my pompano rig. After catching two pompano and two whiting the rod bent double and line screamed out from the reel. It was a 3 1/2 foot plus bonnet shark. I was only using twelve pound line so it took me a half hour to land it. By that time I had about fifteen onlookers. As I released that shark it dawned on me that I vastly preferred fish gum to fish bites. .

[@adamwarren5654]

Had to bring out the boys to have a true review haha.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Yep haha. They wouldn’t go to sleep, so they had to join haha

[@user-pc5se6yf5g]

Great video.. Both stay stocked in my bag... change out til I find the taste of the day.

[@BeardedBrad92]

That’s the way to do it!

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

I actually DON'T like all the flavors and colors, just way too much. Makes me believe they are just marketing tactics to get you to buy all the different types. I love both companies but I find, at least in Florida that FishGum definitely works best. Great video by the way!

[@TheCrunchbird]

Fishgum works best for me here in NE Florida. I usually fish Amelia Island. My favorite method is to put a shrimp on the hook followed by a piece of fishgum. The fishgum holds the shrimp on the hook and if the shrimp gets pulled off by a crab or falls off during a cast then there is always some bait on the hook. I have tried fish bites but it never seemed to work for me. Must be those stuck up Florida fish!

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

@@TheCrunchbird Excellent idea and reasoning for using both, I love it!

[@chadharriscurlycj]

Enjoyed the video. Very informative. I'm new to surf fishing and appreciate all the help I can get. I've only used fishbites but I've been wanting to try fishgum. I live in Foley and Academy on had fishbites. Same with J&M last time I checked. Knowing the pros and cons of both helps. From what I've seen having a different variety of flavors and colors makes a difference. What colors have you had the most success with both products?

[@BeardedBrad92]

My favorite fishbites is the orange and white sand flea flavor. Favorite Fishgum is also the orange.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Hooked Up carries Fishgum, but they sell out quick. Fishgum just moved into a new warehouse and will be able to produce larger quantities very soon so I’m hoping it’ll be easier for everyone to get!

[@Dustylee428]

I've usually done decent on fishbites but I've been hearing alot about the fishgum...ill be testing them both on the water this weekend

[@BeardedBrad92]

Awesome! Let me know how you do!

[@joerodriguez7937]

I use fish bites and I can't compare because the 2 . I live in Texas and I never seen fish gum in any places that sell sentbates. Thank you Joe Rodriguez.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Check him out on facebook, he post updates when he has stock on his website! Fishgum is some good stuff so definitely worth the buy if you can get some!

[@brucecarter6904]

the fast acting is made for cold water

[@charlielarkins7484]

Great info keep us updated

[@BeardedBrad92]

Yes sir!

[@captjack5090]

excellent video 👍

[@jeremythompson1593]

Do the blood worm fish bites work very good, I know blood worms work better than anything fishing in the surf for or pier fishing catching fish like blowfish,whiting, palmpano, Spanish mackerel, drum ect…. I’ve always wandered how they worked…

[@daveS3441]

I like to have both with me but if I had to choose one I go with fishgum because it’s a small family business if y’all don’t know the story you should look them up on KZbin

[@BeardedBrad92]

👍 definitely!

[@Hiltrljr]

Shhh I don’t even close the package back once it’s opened lol…they’re all in a Tupperware that goes on the cart; which may or may not sit in the back of the truck for a few days when I’m done fishing. Lucky to even rinse the rods/ reels off

[@jamestillman3150]

Why use either of these when shrimp an clams exist?

[@keithwhite3172]

Great info brother!

[@BeardedBrad92]

Thanks man!

[@olbear9984]

How about trying the freshwater fish bites? An 85 year old cat Fisher. Had to sell boat, health problems. Tight lines. 🐻

[@catch22fishing65]

So based on this information it would be smart to use all 3 baits on each hook. Lol fast acting will throw a ton of scent fast the gum bites a little slower and the long lasting hooks them up.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Sounds about right! Haha. Worth a shot!

[@ZoofSkillzFishing]

Hi there... Awesome content! I just subbed and liked, all the way from South Africa.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@rogerdunham8359]

Good job I have found that every comment you made is just what I would say. I like to use a little chunk of shrimp with fish bites or fish gum the glass nose or goat fish great eating fish. I am waiting for the pompano Juno beach area 😎😎

[@luissoto2647]

I have not had any luck with them in the east coast of fl with them (new smyrna). I have seen bites to dry up a little after 6 months but goes back to normal as soon as it gets wet. Gum smells just as strong and feels the same after 6 months. I have seen that gum has dissolved quicker.

[@ericolsen9799]

Your boys are so precious. I have am 11 year ago and I could see the same love in your eyes. I have never tried the fishgum down in South Texas only the FishBites. Great vidoe as always.

[@BeamsOutdoors]

I like fish gum. I haven't used fish bites

[@grumpysgreatoutdoors]

Fish gum must be decent.....they are sold out of everything on their site. I’ve always used fishbites. Was going to try gum, but can’t get it. Any idea of somewhere else I could find it?

[@BeardedBrad92]

It’s in a lot of tackle stores on the panhandle. If you follow him on Facebook, he’ll post when he’s adding more stock to his website

[@garywarren2856]

Good comparison

[@BeardedBrad92]

Thank you!

[@fishin2fit753]

Good video. Great info 🎣💪🏾

[@BeardedBrad92]

Thanks man!

[@bpekhoul]

Good presentation!!! I have tried Fishbite, and now I would like to try Fishgum. Everything on Fishgum was sold out except the floaters. Where can I get Fushgum in San Antonio, TX?

[@BeardedBrad92]

He sells out quick, but if you follow him on Facebook, he’ll post when he putting more stock on his website

[@bpekhoul]

@@BeardedBrad92 than you for letting me know. I really appreciate it.

[@mohaideenpichchaithiyas6626]

how much is it?

[@erockscott1184]

The fish always take my shrimp off and leave the fishbytes and Gulp...I guess they have spoken.

[@retiredoba2836]

BB, Seen any sand fleas lately or has the cool temps ended that bait source availability?

[@BeardedBrad92]

I’ve been getting a few here and there, but haven’t been seeing any big colonies

[@mkim5615]

Hanapaa from Hawaii. Got Fish Gum? Received my order of Fish Gum. Will it catch fish in Hawaii? Let’s go fishing. Stay tune to the coconut wireless.

[@llshamelessll]

Wow, Tony is now using Super Models to promote Fish Gum. How did you get Son of Fabio?

[@BeardedBrad92]

😂🤣

[@nikkotitocamacho7608]

Can you add the links to purchase them please, Thanks

[@BeardedBrad92]

There is a link to both of their websites in the description.

[@adamwarren5654]

Still waiting on a taste test video

[@BeardedBrad92]

Taste text the fishbites and Fishgum?

[@adamwarren5654]

@@BeardedBrad92 haha yeah.

[@adamwarren5654]

@@BeachBuzzJr Brad’s my brother, so I’m making a joke and messing with him.

[@adamwarren5654]

@@BeachBuzzJr no worries. I wasn’t sure if your response was a joke or if you thought I was serious.

[@Bitemwah]

Wanted to try some fishgum but it’s difficult to find.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Yes. He just moved into a new warehouse and will being able to produce more which will help!

[@StormRebel1]

Which baitstores in the area (Orange Beach, Pensacola) have the Fishgum? Thanks.

[@BeardedBrad92]

He’s in Hooked Up in Gulf Shores. He’s in Go Fish Redfish, I think he’s in Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle. He’s in more, but not sure exactly which ones

[@StormRebel1]

@@BeardedBrad92 Found plenty of Fishgum at Gray's Tackle by Perdido Key today

[@Scale575]

I take fresh shrimp peel them cut them into pieces rinse it off next I put sea salt and mix it around throw them in the fridge in ziploc bags. A little effort pays off I caught slot drum huge pompano and tons of whiting. Fish bites is my go to if I'm feeling lazy fish gum let me down after three packs wasted with no results just my experience

[@BeardedBrad92]

I’ve heard of people salting shrimp like that but I’ve never tried it. Might have to give it a shot

[@Scale575]

@@BeardedBrad92 the sea salt toughness up the shrimp makes it more firm. Hope to see a video with your results

[@BeardedBrad92]

I would assume the shrimp would last longer as well? How long can you keep it before it’ll go bad after salting it?

[@Scale575]

@@BeardedBrad92 not sure I always prepare it the day before a trip but I would imagine it would last longer than normal shrimp. I throw unused shrimp in the water I don't like frozen bait always fresh

[@sarkisayrapetyan8826]

All day pompano fishgum!!!!! Never failed me

[@MC302oils]

This is my first time hear about fishgum

[@larrybrewer9550]

Is it good for fresh water fish?

[@BeardedBrad92]

I’ve heard of people having luck using it freshwater fishing, but I’ve never personally tried

[@angelnavejar2622]

FISHBITES ALL THE WAY.🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈

[@BeardedBrad92]

Have you been able to try any Fishgum?

[@angelnavejar2622]

@@BeardedBrad92 No but seen other vids comparing fishbites to it.They pretty all prefer fishbites.Would like to try some though.

[@BeardedBrad92]

Definitely worth a try!

[@unspoken_vic2783]

Must be true😩😂😂😂

[@rajinair1958]

i got some fish gum it want stay on the hook

[@craigtheophilus2237]

The best way to compare two baits is on a chicken rig.

[@TheWrcate]

Team Fishbites here

[@BeardedBrad92]

Have you had a chance to try Fishgum?

[@TheWrcate]

@@BeardedBrad92 not yet will next trip

[@blakewarren658]

A lot of comments on this video

[@BeardedBrad92]

Yes there is!

[@dennisfloyd889]

Way to pricy i salt down mullet strips trash fish can't knock it off flounder and reds eat it like candy

[@RedfishInc]

I saw nothing to recommend one product of over the other, just opinion and anecdote.

[@JackedUpFishing]

Great video! Just seen your post on our Facebook page! I have a new channel as well, check it out! And keep the videos coming!

[@BeardedBrad92]

Thanks bro! I’ll check it out!

[@JackedUpFishing]

@@BeardedBrad92 awesome! Tight Lines!!

[@seanadams5440]

I've never had luck with fish gum. Also, I know for a fact that he doesn't catch the bait and put it in the product himself.....

[@mingng8580]

You have pairs of nice kids

[@whiskyrider88]

Ok who has a pack of Fish Gum for 6 mths???Must have found it under the seat😂😂😂 I agree with keeping both baits in the tackle box. Being here in Fl for me it is supporting two Fl born products

[@BeardedBrad92]

Nailed it! Didn’t even know I had it😂

[@SaltyMcCroryFishing]

Can you come decorate my office for me?

[@BeardedBrad92]

Of course

[@sarkisayrapetyan8826]

Fishgum

[@bayoubeast8225]

Keep fishbites in the fridge it will last forever