Well, the basic standby bait for "spike trout" (little guys) is squid. Most of them will bite it.
But there are better baits. Peeler crabs are probably hands-down the best bait there is. Some people also fish strips of chicken breast (seriously) soaked in something called shedder oil. Some of the board members refer to it as "Perdue peelers." You can do the same thing with squid.
Finally, out in the ocean people will liveline small fish like spot for the tiderunners, which is a colloquial term for giant trout.
Good luck and good fishing!
But there are better baits. Peeler crabs are probably hands-down the best bait there is. Some people also fish strips of chicken breast (seriously) soaked in something called shedder oil. Some of the board members refer to it as "Perdue peelers." You can do the same thing with squid.
Finally, out in the ocean people will liveline small fish like spot for the tiderunners, which is a colloquial term for giant trout.
Good luck and good fishing!