Hey Phishn_Phool,
I'm not too proud to admit it. I cut my bass fishin teeth using live bait. Actually, I caught the bait and Grandad caught the biggins, fond, fond memories, my man!! The method we used then is the same as I'm learning to use now with artificial baits, except the shinners take the work out of it. I've since seen fishing shows in which live shiners were used, I think it was Roland Martin. Bottom line is, if the bass are feeding on baitfish there's no better substitute than a real baitfish and a kid can have as much fun cathing the bait as you can catching the biggin.
