Saffron shiner
Notropis rubricroceus
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 SpinnerSpinnerBuy
Size 1 or 2, silver or gold.
- Mepps Aglia #00SpinnerBuy
Smallest size, excellent for clear water.
- Rebel Teeny Wee-RCrankbaitBuy
Crayfish pattern, slow retrieve.
- Yum Wooly Curltail GrubSoft PlasticBuy
White or black, small jighead.
- Crappie Magnet Slab MagnetSoft PlasticBuy
White or chartreuse colors.
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.