noun
- a small fish used as bait to catch larger fish
Usage: commonly used in fishing and sport fishing contexts
Examples
- The angler bought a bucket of baitfish from the tackle shop.
- Minnows are popular baitfish for catching bass and pike.
- We used live baitfish to attract the larger predatory fish.
- The baitfish darted nervously in the shallow water.
- Herring and anchovies are common baitfish in saltwater fishing.
- He cast his line with a small baitfish hooked to the end.