There is an overwhelming list of potential Fishing Baits. The kind of Fishing Bait you must use really depends on the species you are after. To give you an idea, here are some examples of Fishing Baits and the fish which likely eat them:

Night crawlers - almost any fish
Maggots - panfish
Hellgrammites, Crawfish, night crawlers
- smallmouth bass
Minnows - landlocked salmon, Finger Lakes browns, perch
Large minnows - muskies, large walleye
Whole kernel corn (from can) - carp
Dead fish - pike
Egg sacks - steelhead

       There are types of Fishing Baits that can come from your kitchen. Actually, any food that can stay on a Fish Hook can be Fishing Baits- bread, luncheon meat, cheese, sausage, and even some fruits. On the other hand, there are Fishing Baits available in the market. Some of these include maggots, minnows, and even hemp seeds, which work well after being boiled and simmered until you see the white insides showing through the black skin outside.