pinfish
/ˈpɪnˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A small, spiny fish found in warm coastal waters, often used as bait.
- We caught a bucket of pinfish to use as bait for larger fish like snook.
- The pinfish darted around the dock pilings, nibbling at bits of bread.
- Many anglers prefer live pinfish because they stay active on the hook.