I am in a debate with a cousin about the best bait for blue's on jugs. I think there is nothing better than fresh live shad and he is dead set on cut bait. Anyone have thoughts on this subject?

red and chartrusse gummy worms.

Depends what you're targeting. Flathead = live, blues = cut.

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I prefer the yellow and red worms they seem to attract more numbers

I am the cousin he is talking about. I have been a member here several years. Yes I do not post much. I don't like the criticism this place has to offer. He was just asking for input, and all a newer guy gets from the more experienced people is a smart assed answer. Good job guys!

Thank You SoonerDG for your input! It helps newer guys understand the more basic tactics.

Not intended to ruffle anyones feathers. For that I apologize.

SoonerDG answered the question in the best possible way. What more could be added??
Welcome to the forum Up&Coming!!!

Thanks guys! I appreciate it but I have seen way to many newer people get shot down in this place. I wasn't trying to cause problems, just make things a little more fun.

When I fish for flatheads I use live perch. When fishin for blues I use cut shad etc. But I only r&r fish

Also don't knock the gummi worms till you try em!!!! The fish in my sig might've come off one!!!!!!

I agree Tom. Perch is "better" for flatheads, I personally like to cut the tail and make them bleed a little. Cut shad has been the ticket for blues in our little mud hole. We managed a 26lb blue on cut shad last year. We did catch a 16" shad in our net. I do have a picture of it on a team catfish measuring sticker. All we caught on that cut shad was a 15lb blue.

Guess I will get a bag and eat them while I drink my beer and use cut bait Tom!!

Lol!!!!