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
Deadliest Catch Channel's highest rated miniseries in 2007 and spawned several additional after-the-series type follow-up documentaries such as "Everest: After the Climb", the 2007 follow-up to "". "After the Catch VI" was the last season of the post-fishing mini-series. Responding in part to a challenge-in-jest made late in the season by Mike Rowe to the Captains to host a show of their own, the format for Season 9 was changed to run throughout the season's air dates. (See "The Bait" below.) "The Bait" is a "pregame show" roundtable documentary-style television mini-series that previews select episodes of "Deadliest Catch" since season 9, filmed