How to Catch Your Own Live Bait from a Kayak
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One of the most effective ways to catch live bait while inshore kayak fishing is with a cast net. I always keep a 6-foot cast net on my kayak. Schools of baitfish are usually easy to spot in the marshes, and just a couple of good throws can provide enough bait for the entire day.Along the Texas Coast, finger mullet are by far the most abundant. They’re basically “redfish candy” — predatory fish can’t resist them.Here’s a helpful video from Salt Strong that shows exactly how to throw a cast net from a kayak:[How to Cast Net For Spooky Bait When Fishing From A Kayak]
Another easy method is using a small hook with Fishbites or Gulp. Simply cast it out with a small sinker and you’ll quickly catch small croakers and pinfish. Both make excellent live bait for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and snook and other inshore game fish.
Once you have your bait, keeping it alive is critical. This is where the Kyaxx BaitBucket really shines. After netting the bait, I simply grab the fish one by one and drop them into the bucket through the magnetic net. The net closes automatically as soon as I pull my hand out. This prevents Baits from escaping — super easy and stress-free. The best part? The BaitBucket tows effortlessly behind the kayak with almost no drag, keeping my bait healthy and lively all day long.
Use the ultimate kayak bait bucket, the Kyaxx Baitbucket.
Catching your own live bait and keeping it fresh throughout the day can make a huge difference in your kayak fishing success. Whether you’re throwing a cast net for finger mullet or using a small hook for pinfish and croakers, having a reliable way to keep them alive is key.That’s exactly why I designed the Kyaxx BaitBucket — to make live bait fishing from a kayak simple, effective, and hassle-free.If you’re tired of dealing with heavy buckets and dead bait, give the Kyaxx BaitBucket a try. It collapses flat for easy storage, tows with almost no drag, and keeps your bait lively all day long.Ready to upgrade your kayak live bait game?
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