Last summer I was getting outfished by this old timer using something I'd never seen before - hellgrammites. While I'm throwing the same old shiners, this guy's pulling bass after bass with these gnarly bug-looking things. Turns out there's a whole world of "sleeper" baits most of us ignore: crayfish, crickets, sand fleas, even small bluegills. The fish see these natural foods every day but rarely with hooks attached. But here's the kicker - not all of them are legal everywhere. In some states, using bluegills as bait is a no-go, even if you can keep them to eat. And transporting bait from one lake to another can get you fined. Now, I always double-check local rules before I gather or use anything. What’s the most unusual bait you’ve ever tried? #fishing #livebait #crayfish #fishingtips #bassfishing #fishingbait