Chef and passionate recreational fisherman Ben Barton thinks we should eat more bait. Much of what is relegated to the bait freezer in New Zealand is considered a delicacy in other parts of the world. Why don’t we eat these fish here in New Zealand?

Some of the greatest culinary cultures have embraced these humble species for centuries, and we harvest them here for bait. In this time of dwindling fish stocks worldwide, we can lessen the impact on any one species by broadening our sense of edible seafood.

Join Scarecrow on a fishy journey as they serve up some of the best bait in NZ.

Disclaimer - No bait that you buy from the freezer outside your local service station will be served.

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