The TRUTH About Using LIVEBAIT in ARIZONA...

Love it or hate it this is the TRUTH about fishing with livebait in Arizona… Many people try and say all kinds of things about livebait fishing here. “It is illegal”. “It is cheating”. Well here in this video the truth is portrayed.
Love it or hate it, using live minnows, shad, and bluegill is a great way to get on a hot bite and catch some fish. Fishing with livebait if fun for all ages and is very do able for everyone. Arizona fishing is so limited so you might as well try a method I do not see often.
AZ is not known for its livebait fishing but man are yall missing out, from small fish like crappie, bluegill, and yellow bass, to largemouth and channel catfish. Livebait will do it all!
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[@FishingWithPorter]

FIRST! Get rekt matt, faith, josh

[@faith_ofc1]

Wow great job 💀💀😢

[@joshchilders-fy1pk]

Porter I was first stop lying lol

[@FishingWithPorter]

@@joshchilders-fy1pk 🤣🤣🤣😎

[@pumaoutdoors]

Me gustan tus videos and i really appreciate you taking the time to explain about those regulations i do have one of those small casting nets im still learning how to use it lol i lived here in Phoenix too great video man keep it up ✌️

[@CloudMarshall]

Another amazing and very informative video! Loved all the info and as usual, you know how to catch 🙂

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks again for letting me film this there!

[@MovewithGina]

That last blue gill was HUGE!!! Great video! Very informative.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thank you ma 🙏🏼

[@TryandCatch]

Great informative video. Your videos have me interested in bait fishing more.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks! Give it a shot! All kinds of fishing can be exciting. Don’t limit yourself!

[@user-xv9bi3ne9m]

The magician strikes again. Throws the bait in and within seconds a bite. Be blessed. My friend.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

My man! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@joshchilders-fy1pk]

Yes try that some where else. Stop already

[@TiradorArco]

Bro great info great detail👍🏽, as always amigo great fishing, u da man 🎣🤝🏽.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks man! Congrats on that pb that fish was awesome!

[@UncleJeep00]

Nice work. Great job researching!!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thank you jeep 🎣 tried to make it easy for people lol

[@ahumpage]

Helpful and informative video. Good job.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lineshooter5w]

Another great video with simple instructions and examples. 👍

[@TheFishinMagician20]

thanks!

[@E6AGI]

Watching you fish with live bait is awesome. I finally picked up se minnows and tried them out at a canal near my house. I caught one bass the first day and 4 the next. Awesome experience.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

That’s awesome! Love hearing that. Thanks for the support!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

@@PhxMurderDistrict-mayor- yes that’s considering transporting

[@falloutmaniac1996]

Good video! Man watching your videos are nice and make me jealous I have struggled to catch fish since I moved here, back east seemed so much easier.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

It’s tough out here man! Thank you for the support! Hope some of this helps 🎣

[@doittoday1]

Thanks for the video it was very informative, I subbed

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Awesome, thank you!

[@wildturkey8752]

Variety is always fun when fishing. Great information and a fun day.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

You know it man! Thanks for watching 🎣

[@jadenteter2804]

Big fan of the informative content🔥

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks! I will be rolling out more here soon most likely

[@keelidavenport1245]

Always love watching your video's.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I appreciate that!

[@HBchun]

Inspirational! Imma try the minnows out soon🤙🏼

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Go for it!

[@shanemoyer2679]

My man’s out here reading the regs for the people. What a guy! Hope you been well bro!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Got to sometimes bro! I appreciate you 🤘🏼

[@niftycreative3040]

Awesome video... where is that at btw

[@kristysellsaz5794]

Would love to see you do a video like this at one of the Northern lakes like Kaibab lake or Willow Springs.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I will need to brush up on the livebait rules up there but sounds fun!

[@kristysellsaz5794]

Can't wait!!! :)@@TheFishinMagician20

[@eduardoresendiz1525]

nice video man I was wondering what are some good places you recommend fishing for catfish any particular parks you like the most or even lakes/rivers? I used to fish the canals all the time for carp years back and I'm trynna get back into it again but only this time for catfish species

[@TheFishinMagician20]

all the urban ponds have cats. Also tempe town lake has a ton right now for some reason. Soak some liver and give it a try!

[@reubengarcia4773]

Some of the regulations sound ridiculous. Here in Stockton fishing in the canal, Our weights cannot be below our bait..STUPID...but it's the law & Fish & Game has some thick ink pens🤪 Them bass were cool but Wow them Bluegill were Giahugant. Good little tough fights. Appreciate this video & it has to be said 👏👍😉

[@TheFishinMagician20]

No way Foreal?! Never knew that was a thing there bro. Thank you for the support as always 🙏🏼

[@bgat911]

Actually if you read the laws from fish and game..... live bait is legal in Maricopa County and a couple others. In some counties it is illegal... also single barbless hooks are also required in a lot of fishing ponds... you just need to do your homework before... fishing in the canals are actually federal and after talking to a game warden, they technically can't do anything due to the ownership of the canal. He did say that whatever you catch in the canal, do not keep the carp. He said if YOU are caught keeping a carp from the canal you will face severe fines. It is owned and controlled by SRP and they are governed by federal jurisdiction... kind of weird... also the turtles that plague the ponds are actually invasive and not wanted. Tilapia are also invasive and have no limits. 100% cannot transport live fish even if you are taking it home to eat. ❤ your vids!!! If you want to fish over in Gilbert, let me know I have a few places... I have a great place for huge tilapia...

[@TheFishinMagician20]

That is all correct! Those grass carp are protected, but you cAn keep the common carp. I appreciate you man 🙏🏼

[@danielacosta9957]

Where are the huge tilapia? 🙏🏼

[@seanfalconer7182]

Good stuff, man!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks!

[@catfishblooper3850]

Incredible bluegill! Such tenacious fish! Had no idea how cannibalistic they are!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Right?! I was NOT expecting that hahaha

[@adamvillarreal1836]

Thanks for the schooling!

[@mauricecason5369]

Mark you always brighten up my day with your awesome videos brother thank for sharing how fun you can have just getting out there fishing 👊🏽

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Maurice I appreciate you sticking with me so long brother. It truly means a lot

[@wyateerp1]

I remember 2020 buying Water Dogs. But no more. Apparently people let them go in the lakes and rivers I guess. Damn things were good bait !

[@derpfish1863]

Glad you did this video. People are dumb when it comes to regs. 👍

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Agreed on that! Thanks for the support 🎣

[@homie_made_art]

Thanks for the info. Exactly what i was trying to figure out.. west phx fishing by the stadium is great... just saying

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Glad it helped! Yes i have heard alot about that area

[@mendiviloutdoorstv]

Excellent video bro 🤙🏻 thank you for sharing all the rules and regulations here in Arizona I have seen a lot of people don't follow the regulations or they just don't know them 😅 tasty bluegills for Bass and Flatheads 😊 Saludos brother 🤙🏻😎🎣

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Yessir! I was tired of hearing, “ you can’t do that.” 😂 u was like okay let’s teach some people here. Thanks for watching!

[@mendiviloutdoorstv]

@@TheFishinMagician20 Lol 😂 Thanks for sharing, I should steal your Idea and do a Spanish version of the rules and regulations

[@JuanGuzman-wx6jq]

Great video!

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thank you!

[@bef150s]

We have shiners at our bait shop in yuma az but during the cooler months

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Awesome! Wish we could use them here in AZ

[@bajadan2769]

I live in Yuma -- Ive never seen a bait shop with live bait - name ? location ?

[@bef150s]

@bajadan2769 the hideaway off of hwy 95 and south Ave 2 1/4 E has live bait now but I'm not sure what they have in stock right now if anything.

[@dbradberry5821]

I'm also based in Maricopa, any spots you would recommend the most? love your vids bro

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thank you 🙏🏼 honestly the canals are always changing so just fish the breaks, for the ponds any pond that has bass and catfish this method will work 👍🏼

[@RZKSpeedSoft]

can u drop ur locations where you fish because i only fish at pacana and i need new fishing spots because im new to fishing

[@freddyherrera5123]

Great video, for the bottom are you using a slip weight? And how big is that bobber you were using on the other side? 👀

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Thanks ! Yup just an egg weight , the bobber is linked in the description

[@freddyherrera5123]

@@TheFishinMagician20 excellent I will have to give that a try. Have had good success catching cat with Blue Gill heads, never bass tho. Curious to try your bobber method… the bobber in your link looks like it slips assuming you are using the split weight to keep it in a fixed position?

[@TheFishinMagician20]

@@freddyherrera5123 a bobber stop, they have them on Amazon too. If it’s too thin you try a bead below it and it’ll do fine

[@rhysf.505]

Canals aren't part of the community fishing program and thus only the general state regulations apply, with the exception of stocked grass carp that you can't take at all.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

You are correct

[@cody.chambers.9421]

Where do you get your circle hooks? Do you get them at bass pro shops or something because here at my local Walmart in Queen Creek they don’t have circle hooks

[@UncleJeep00]

Sportsman's Warehouse carries a nice selection of Gamakatsu circle hooks. And they are in the Pheonix area too

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Sportsman’s forsure is my go to. But if all else fails you can order them online

[@gilbertmartinez2064]

Bro was catching some tanks fins up ,🤙🤙🤙

[@TheFishinMagician20]

I try man! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@brandam4179]

I live out in Queen Creek and I have a question regarding cast nets. Gilbert Regional park falls within Maricopa county. I cant find any specific rules of fishing that park other than the signage posted out side referring to AZFGD website rules. Per AZGFD its legal to cast net for bait fish at the park. I did email gilbert parks and asked if cast nets are allowed and they replied that they are not allowed. Are they in the wrong or am I missing something. I spent a lot of time trying to find specific rules for this pond and theres nothing out there. Most of the urban ponds dont have specific rules and default to AZGFD rules.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

They are in the wrong unless it is posted as a park rule. As you said the urban ponds fall under AZDFG rules, and if they want their own set of rules they need to have them available to the public(preferably on azdfg website). Otherwise, they can’t just say those are the rules and not show them to the public lol. I would ask them where that regulation is in the park rules, like on their website or park rules and see what they say haha. You are good!

[@brandam4179]

@@TheFishinMagician20 thank you for taking the time to reply. Makes sense. Loved this video. After watching i ordered a reg 4'radius net and aerated livewell. Should be fun.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

@@brandam4179 absolutely man I’m really glad you found it helpful. That’s the way! I wish you luck 🎣

[@FishingWithPorter]

Legendary

[@TheFishinMagician20]

🙏🏼

[@RobrawlerOfficial]

Where is this?

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

You used to be able to buy live bait at any bait store, including minnows and shiners. Is that illegal now?

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Nope you can buy minnows at liars corner still. Shiners not sure any local place has them

[@DoGGWater13]

Where is this? The Islands?

[@robbysmusic8507]

Are you allowed to keep the fish that you catch?

[@TheFishinMagician20]

In this bony of water no, only allowed to capture baitfish. But if you wanted to keep the baitfish as long as they are in the slot limit you should be good to keep them

[@robbysmusic8507]

@@TheFishinMagician20 thank you, how about when you fish in the big canals

[@themillennialangler]

Dude that’s so much fish in such a small body of water 👀😳😮 California can never, it’ll be outfished, all fishes kept, and trash everywhere

[@TheFishinMagician20]

That’s where I’m from. Oh yea people can’t respect anything there

[@adamvillarreal1836]

That wasn't a bluegill at the end. That was a redear, aka shellcracker.

[@TheFishinMagician20]

No redear in this pond. Just those copper nose gills

[@Knightsrule92]

Can you please give us the location

[@TheFishinMagician20]

It’s a private pond

[@ErwinEdventures]

Bluegill at the end was full grown

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Facts B

[@wykedmoose7642]

On IT

[@Coronet47]

Potomac is the best. Miss the smallmouth better than the Black river

[@bigrichfish_148]

All I gotta say is trim those NAILS LOL

[@TheFishinMagician20]

Fish catching comes first 😈

[@Stogsdill8]

nice

[@davidmcmillan7739]

Them big gills on your fly rod would be so fun

[@TheFishinMagician20]

True that !

[@haroldcale4767]

Love Bank fishing anything, Friday 15th September 2023 The feast of trumpet could be the Rapture of the Church, will you be ready ?

[@bykristopherson7939]

Looks so fun

[@fishermancounty777]

Goldfish fisherman for life - petco and petsmart saved my childhood from missing out on catching big fish