I have always used sand shrimp over prawns as bait but others tell me prawns catch just as many fish and hold onto the hook much better. I like the idea of a better holding bait but only if they can really catch fish.

Any opinions of the 2 baits out here? When using prawns, do you just go to the grocery store and buy a pound or so, then shell them and use them raw? I have also heard there are ways of curing prawns with other colors and flavors. Has anyone tried that?

I'm going to try prawns this week for chums in the Sky. I hope it's not a mistake but it seems worth a try for a while at least.

Thanks,
Bill