Minnows, crawdads, and crickets are also a big part of live bait fishing. I have enjoyed using each type, but crickets were my first venture into the other-world of live bait fishing.
As a beginner, you’ll spend a higher percentage of your time casting as you improve your technique. Easier casting line reduces arm fatigue. If you’re arm is less tired, you’ll make more casts in a given session, quickly increase your proficiency and shorten your learning curve.