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Which of these is natural bait rather than an artificial lure?

Leeches are natural freshwater bait.

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  1. Crankbait
  2. A metal spoon
  3. Leeches ✔

Why: Natural bait is real food, like worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish and crickets. Lures are man-made imitations.

Huh, didn't know that: Take Me Fishing says there are dozens of types of freshwater lures in many sizes, shapes and colors.

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Answer: Leeches. Natural bait is real food, like worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish and crickets. Lures are man-made imitations.

  1. Freshwater Bait and Lures (Take Me Fishing) www.takemefishing.org/freshwater-fishing/freshwater-bait-and-lures
    Good natural freshwater bait include worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish, crickets.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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