Im sure we have all been guilty of using a small mouth bass, or largemouth bass for bait....but what is the law on what you can and cannot use.....the tournaments I fish in, you are allowed to use any type of bait....but the fish must be caught on rod and reel....does the bait have to be a certain length? this has always been a ? of mine...b/c i have never been asked to see my bait, only my license...

EVERYONE has NOT used BASS as bait......I have never even considered it. Most states do not allow a fish to used as bait if it is classified as "gamefish"

I have read where some states use small catfish as catfish bait.  :shock:

In Ohio they must be taken legally. Some water bodies( State controlled) may have length size and must be returned unharmed .