pogey bait

Take, for example, these two Great Whites fighting over bait.

The moment the bait was touched, down would come the heavy timber—smash—on the tiger's head.

But what if I catch the fish by using a hired boat and a hired net, or by buying worms as bait from some one who has dug them?

He rushed with ravenous eagerness at every bait which was offered to his cupidity.

I threw out a bait to see if you would snap at it, but I find you timid, and therefore advise you to drop the matter entirely.'

So it ran along and nibbled the bait until its sharp teeth cut the cord.