You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times, we do use dead bait but normally, when using bait, it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Red, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. But we don’t soak dead bait in rod holders. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it's up to you to set the hook.