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Best Live Bait for Walleye

In the age of super plastics and lifelike finishes, many anglers are turning their back on live bait. I’ll be the first one to say it: On many days, it’s not necessary. But a recent trip to Louisiana’s offshore oil rigs was a harsh reminder of why I don’t like to leave home without bait. The water under the rigs looked like an aquarium, but the plethora of fish slashed at our jig and plastic without so much as a little tug. A quick toss of a...