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Saffron shiner

Notropis rubricroceus

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
0.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Earthworms

    Hook on a small hook, drift naturally.

  • Waxworms

    Effective when impaled on a small jighead.

  • Mealworms

    Present on a small hook, slow presentation.

  • Crickets

    Hook behind the head, allow to drift.

  • Maggots

    Effective when fished under a float

Artificial Lures

  • Panther Martin SpinnerSpinner

    Size 1 or 2, silver or gold.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #00Spinner

    Smallest size, excellent for clear water.

    Buy
  • Rebel Teeny Wee-RCrankbait

    Crayfish pattern, slow retrieve.

    Buy
  • Yum Wooly Curltail GrubSoft Plastic

    White or black, small jighead.

    Buy
  • Crappie Magnet Slab MagnetSoft Plastic

    White or chartreuse colors.

    Buy

Techniques

Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks (size 10-14) for best results when targeting Saffron Shiners in clear, shallow streams.

Where to Find Saffron shiner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Saffron shiner?+

Popular baits for Saffron shiner include Small Earthworms, Waxworms, Mealworms, Crickets, Maggots. Tip: Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks (size 10-14) for best results when targeting Saffron Shiners in clear, shallow streams.

Where can I catch Saffron shiner?+

Saffron shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include North Carolina, United States; Virginia, United States. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Saffron shiner get?+

Saffron shiner (Notropis rubricroceus) can reach up to 8.39999989 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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