Bait

Bait is an item found in some, but definitely not even most of the Legend of Zelda games, and in different shapes. Bait has unique responses to monsters. However, bait can be used for other animals, such as in the seagulls

The Legend of Zelda
Bait (also called Food) is purchased from shops and can be used to attract some enemies. Its essential use, however, comes in the dungeons, where it is used to remove foul-tempered Goriyas from your path.

The Wind Waker
The All-Purpose Bait can be used on enemies and several animals to draw them nearer. The main purpose of this bait however, is to feed it to Fishman so you can persuade him to draw parts of your map and give you information.

A Hyoi Pear can be used to possess seagulls, which can help Link find and overcome hard-to-reach place or obstacles. To do this, Link humorously places a pear on his head and assumes a meditating position.

Twilight Princess
Bait comes in two forms, both used for fishing: