Where I fish i'd say the bait most used would be minnows. Now if someone asked what lure was mostly used that might be a question with a hundred answers.
If you go freshwater fishing then I recommend that you use fake soft frogs. but Do not use real frogs. they are a hassle. When you use the soft frog bait You should use a double hook.
Double bass
Yes. Bass feed on any small fish they can catch. Shiners make good live bait for bass.
Smokin Silver is the best fresh water bass bait on average I catch 28 fish per 3:00 trips with it. or the soft plastic frog is best for fishing soft water bass. bass just love plastic frogs.
Spinner
A herring is a bait fish. They are a rather large bait fish, however they are. They are similar to bunker. You can additionally eat it. It is a very good bait for striped bass. When you use it for bait, normally cut it up because of its size. However, you can use it as bait as the whole fish.
don't know in all states but in Kentucky no would be the answer it is legal to use bluegill as bait
Worms..They will catch a variety of species.
Live minnows, like chubs or shiners.
i get them with regular bait, like the one you use for bass.
Bait
Artificial plastic fishing bait can be purchased anywhere fishing supplies are sold. Some common retailers include Wal Mart, Bass Pro Shops, or bait stores.
Minows or Night Crawlers. They are predatory fish.