Yes, smelts ARE used as bait, most frquently (in the UK) when dead-baiting for pike. They are an excellent bait, used less frequently than others simply because they are more difficult to obtain. It has been said by many anglers that they smell of cucumbers! :-)
Bait
no this is not true!
iron smelts jk
The homophone for "bate" is "bait," which is a word used to describe something used to lure or entice.
Minnows and goldfish are often sold as 'feeders'.
No
A bait car is a vehicle used as a decoy by police to apprehend car thieves.
A fishing bait catapult is generally a type of slingshot used to spread bait in an area to attract fish. It allows someone from shore to set bait (like particle bait or sweet corn) farther out than they can through. Commonly, but not exclusively, used for carp fishing. See related link for video.
They eat small fish such as zooplankton and sometimes shrimp
yes
smelting is a process where iron or other things are melted down
If a bait and switch tactic is used then the contract may be null and void. You must be able to prove the bait and switch for this to be the case.