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Largescale stoneroller
Campostoma oligolepis
Overview
The largescale stoneroller is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. This fish is found in the eastern United States.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Nightcrawlers
Use small pieces on a small hook.
- Waxworms
Effective on small hooks under a float.
- Mealworms
A readily available and effective option.
- Redworms
Good for clear, slower-moving water.
- Crickets
Especially good in summer.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small spinners attract attention.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #2SpinnerBuy
Good for imitating small minnows.
- Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnow CrankbaitBuy
Slow retrieval is effective.
- Yum Wooly Curltail GrubSoft PlasticBuy
Rig on a small jig head.
- Strike King Bitsy MinnowCrankbaitBuy
Great for targeting shallow areas.
Techniques
Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks to increase your chances of hooking these small fish, and fish near rocky bottoms or areas with vegetation.
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Where to Find Largescale stoneroller
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Largescale stoneroller?+
Popular baits for Largescale stoneroller include Nightcrawlers, Waxworms, Mealworms, Redworms, Crickets. Tip: Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks to increase your chances of hooking these small fish, and fish near rocky bottoms or areas with vegetation.
Where can I catch Largescale stoneroller?+
Largescale stoneroller can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Georgia, United States. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Largescale stoneroller get?+
Largescale stoneroller (Campostoma oligolepis) can reach up to 22 cm in length and 0.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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