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Bait
Chumming
Dispersing ground bait or fish parts into the water to create a scent trail that attracts fish from long distances.
Water: Saltwater
Difficulty: Intermediate
📖 Overview
Chumming turns your boat into the epicenter of a scent trail. Ground bait, fish parts, or blood is dispersed downstream/downcurrent, drawing fish from up to a mile away. Sharks, tuna, snapper, and grouper are all chum-attracted species. Chumming for sharks is a specialty of its own - and heavily regulated in many waters.
📋 Regulations
Chumming for sharks is illegal in many coastal jurisdictions due to concerns about attracting sharks to beach areas. Freshwater chumming is banned in many states for water-quality reasons.