Bait fish Bait fish Bait fish are small fish caught for use as bait to attract large predatory fish, particularly game fish. Species used are typically those that are common and breed rapidly, making them easy to catch and in regular supply. Examples of marine bait fish are anchovies, gudgeon, halfbeaks such as ballyhoo, and scad. Some larger fish such as menhaden, flying fish, or ladyfish may be considered bait fish in some circles, depending on the size of the gamefish being pursued. Freshwater bait fish include any fish of the minnow or carp family (Cyprinidae), sucker family (Catostomidae), top minnows or
Fishing industry in Brunei net ("rantau") hangs from buoys ("patau") which float on the surface of the water. This method of fishing is used to catch fish like "tamban" (sardines) which swim in shoals near the surface. Drift net fishing usually takes place at night and in the early morning, and is an offshore fishing method. In deep seat trawling, the net is dragged along the sea bed using the fishing boats called "trawlers". This technique is used both for inshore and offshore commercial fisheries. A "bubu" is a large box- or conical-shaped trap used to catch large fish like red snapper and grouper.