baitfish

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Definition of baitfish in English Turkish dictionary

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Definition of baitfish in English English dictionary

Small fish such as minnows that are used as bait to catch larger predatory fish

Small matured fish or immature large fish that other fish prey on; e g , a minnow Certain fly designs imitate baitfish

Baitfish can be any type of smaller fish that smallmouth feed upon In the South this generally refers to Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad and bluegills In the West usually Gizzard Shad, minnows,bluegills or even small trout In the North usually minnows, Alewives and bluegills In all locations this includes other species of fish which are smaller than the bass, even smaller bass

Smaller fish in the food chain used for bait to catch larger predator fish

Etymology

() bait +‎ fish