what is the best bait or lure except minnows

[dereckthomas]

what is the best bait or lure except minnows

[mesarich]

Worms

[Chris Johnsrud]

Depends on what fish you are targeting.

[mesarich]

Question is listed under panfish. That is why I said worms. If not panfish, then please say.

[bigjake]

Panfish usually arent overly fussy on their food....minnows,worms,crickets,waxies and maggots all work well on light weight jigheads(1/8oz and smaller)fished under bobbers.If live bait isnt avaible or legal,the Berkley Gulp line of soft plastics like the Gulp Fish Fry or 1" Gulp Minnow make an effective substitute for the natural stuff.
Beetlespins,mini spoons and small minnow style hardbaits like 1"-2" Countdown Rapalas will also catch many species of panfish.