What bait is best?
The jury is still out on this question. Personally I have had best luck with almost any type of fish. Especially fish from the lake where the crayfish live. But I also have successfully used salmon trimmings that some supermarkets may give me for free. But for years I also used the cheap chicken parts such as wings and necks with good results. In Louisiana they often use an artificial bait made out of grain and ingredients that entice the crayfish. Some tales about crayfish bait tell about using squirrel meat. One even suggests using “a stealthily shot neighbor cat”. So, take your pick.
