I used to use pile worms dug out of the sand, but I suppose many other things work as well. I have even caught them on flatfish, cast and retreived. If you get a chance, try casting off the beach at Picnic Point Pond...was always a favorite little spot of mine...shhhhhh. Used to use a slip sinker and just let my bait rest on the bottome.....very effective. Catch a few crawdads out of the pond as well! Have Fun!!