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  1. 05-02-2017, 02:36 PM #1
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    What is the best bait for shellcrackers I have never fished for them but would take my little boy and try to catch a few didn't know what the best bait was to use. I've been reading some and looks like they should be on bed right now so I'm guessing they will be in shallow water I'm in north Alabama if that matters any help would be appreciated.
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    Red worms on the bottom or near the bottom should work. I hope you and your son have the best of luck!
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    What he said ! Red worms #1 pick on the bottom . They like squirrel tails too on the bottom crickets will work . Good luck hope yaw put a smacking on em.
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    Thanks we're going to try to give them a try this weekend. I was thinking crickets or worms but like I said I've never went fishing for shellcrackers specifically but I see a lot of pictures of them and thought he would like it so we will give it a try.
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    One more question is there a certain time of day they bite better ? I know when I Crappie fish I like getting there at daylight just seems like I do better early and they kinda quit after noon or so.
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    Yes. Morning would be great! I would time to make it most fun for your son! Your early might be a bit different than his. Best of luck!
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    Your son will remember fishing with his dad a long time. Enjoy and take pictures.
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    Well we're going to give it a try on Wilson lake in the morning.
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    Well we went and had a great time weather was great didn't catch the first shellcracker but did manage some nice bream and 4 catfish forgot to take any pictures so I guess we will have to go back and do it again.
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