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Red shiner
Cyprinella lutrensis
Overview
The red shiner or red-horse minnow is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. They are deep-bodied and laterally compressed, and can grow to about 3 inches (7.6 cm) in length. For most of the year, both males and females have silver sides and whitish abdomens. Males in breeding coloration, though, have iridescent pink-purple-blue sides and a red crown and fins.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Worms (Nightcrawlers, Red Wigglers)
Effective for all sizes; hook through the middle.
- Mealworms
Small size is ideal for their small mouths.
- Maggots (Spikes)
Great for enticing bites in clear water.
- Grasshoppers
Effective during the summer months.
- Crickets
Another summer favorite, use small hooks.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small size is key for attracting strikes.
- Panther Martin Spinner - Black/SilverSpinnerBuy
The small size is perfect for red shiners.
- Rapala Ultra Light Minnow - Rainbow TroutCrankbaitBuy
Mimics small baitfish, works well in moving water.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow - 1 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Use a small jig head for best results.
- Marabou Jig - 1/32 oz - WhiteJigBuy
Extremely effective when fished slowly near the bottom.
Techniques
Use light tackle like an ultralight rod and reel with 4-6 lb test line to detect their subtle bites and increase your catch rate.
Where to Find Red shiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Red shiner?+
Popular baits for Red shiner include Worms (Nightcrawlers, Red Wigglers), Mealworms, Maggots (Spikes), Grasshoppers, Crickets. Tip: Use light tackle like an ultralight rod and reel with 4-6 lb test line to detect their subtle bites and increase your catch rate.
Where can I catch Red shiner?+
Red shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Texas, United States; Florida, United States; Kansas, United States. WikiCatch lists 12 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Red shiner get?+
Red shiner (Cyprinella lutrensis) can reach up to 9.30000022 cm in length and 0.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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