Are Pinfish Good Shark Bait?

As for live baits, my first choice would be big pinfish. I like to gut hook them just ahead of the tail with a 3/0 to 5/0 circle hook—depending upon the size of the bait.

What fish can you catch with pinfish?

Fish such as redfish, snook, and tarpon will all take a pinfish. They work great in the gulf or on the reef for things such as cobia, grouper, mackerel, and snapper. Offshore they can even be used for dolphin or tuna. They are a hardy fish which can be easily caught with hook & line, bait traps, or a cast net.

What is the best bait for bull sharks?

The best shark fishing bait is live. The distress of the live bait draws in sharks quickly. You can catch your live bait using a net or a hook and line. Mullet, herring, and sardines you can catch with a cast net.