Bait or Mud?

[Aura]

Quick question: What is the difference? They both have the same effect, and I don't know which one to use.

[zombiekiller33]

I believe if u catch one with bait they like you more.

[Rick52]

If I recall correctly, Bait keeps them around longer but lowers catch rate, while Mud raises catch rate but also raises the chances of them fleeing.

I could be completely off, though.

[Sini]

You're correct, Rick52. Also, I prefer using mud, because that way, I probably won't end up spending all my balls into a single Pokémon that might later choose to flee, anyway. Even if it is a rare Pokémon, I use mud. Or combinations of mud and bait.

[Aura]

If I recall correctly, Bait keeps them around longer but lowers catch rate, while Mud raises catch rate but also raises the chances of them fleeing.

I could be completely off, though.

That was true in past games. However, man in the Great Marsh claims both bait and mud do the same thing (which is higher catch-rate, but higher flee rate).