Bait & Bait Care
Live shrimp
A dependable beginner bait for bridges, flats, and mixed local water.
Shrimp is the clearest connection between the species pages, the easiest rigs, and the existing CastPlan prep mindset.
Why use it?
Shrimp is the clearest connection between the species pages, the easiest rigs, and the existing CastPlan prep mindset.
When to use it
Use it for Bridge structure and pilings, Grass flats and potholes, Beach troughs and surf cuts when the rig calls for it.
Size, weight, or test
Match bait size, liveliness, storage, and presentation to the target and current.
Good starting point
Buy or catch only what you can keep healthy and rig correctly.
Fine-tune the setup
Match bait size, liveliness, storage, and presentation to the target and current.
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Used in these rigs
Good for these species
Grounded situations
Kits that already include this
Beginner · 7 required
Skyway Starter Kit
One practical bridge-and-pier bag for shrimp, structure, and a first bait-catching detour.
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Beginner to Moderate · 8 required
Flats Light Tackle Kit
Keep the flats bag light: one combo, a cork, jig heads, and a few honest lure choices.
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Moderate · 5 required
Sheepshead Structure Kit
A winter-and-structure kit focused on one bite, not a general tackle dump.
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Open kit