WikiCatchBigeye shiner
Notropis boops
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Worms
Nightcrawlers or red wigglers, cut into small pieces.
- Mealworms
Easy to keep alive and readily available.
- Waxworms
Soft-bodied and attractive to smaller fish.
- Crickets
A natural food source, effective in streams.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small and shiny, perfect for clear water.
- Worden's Rooster Tail 1/16 ozSpinnerBuy
Flashy tail action attracts attention.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 1 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Scented minnow imitation is very effective.
- Panther Martin Spinner 1/32 ozSpinnerBuy
Heavy body casts far and sinks quickly.
- Crappie MagnetSoft PlasticBuy
Small jig body, many color options
Techniques
Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks (size 10-14) to avoid spooking these small, wary fish.
Where to Find Bigeye shiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Bigeye shiner?+
Popular baits for Bigeye shiner include Small Worms, Mealworms, Waxworms, Crickets, Mepps Aglia #0. Tip: Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks (size 10-14) to avoid spooking these small, wary fish.
Where can I catch Bigeye shiner?+
Bigeye shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Missouri, United States; Indiana, United States. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Bigeye shiner get?+
Bigeye shiner (Notropis boops) can reach up to 9.00000036 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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