The top baits include shrimp, clam, crab and sand flea. Many anglers also use synthetic strips such as Berkley Gulp!, Fishgum and Fishbites, which come in a variety of colors, but natural baits still rule the roost for the most part. Pompano and whiting fans have long depended on live sand fleas (mole crabs), "blanched" sand fleas, clams and fresh shrimp.