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Silver shiner
Notropis photogenis
Overview
The silver shiner is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish beloinging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. It is found in the United States and Canada where it inhabits much of the Ohio River basin south to northern Georgia in the Tennessee River drainage. It also found in western Lake Erie tributaries and the Grand River system in Ontario. Though visually very similar to the emerald shiner, which occupies a similar range, it can be distinguished by the presence of two dark crescents between its nostrils, on the top of the head.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Waxworms
Effective when drifted under a float.
- Mealworms
Good alternative to waxworms.
- Small Earthworms
Piece of worm works best.
- Midge Larvae
Effective when drifting in cooler water.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small profile spinner for clear water.
- Panther Martin Spinner - 1/16 ozSpinnerBuy
Cast upstream and retrieve slowly.
- Blue Fox Classic Vibrax #1SpinnerBuy
Flashy blade attracts attention.
- Bead Head Nymph - Size 16FlyBuy
Drift naturally near the bottom.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow - 1 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Rig on a small jig head.
Techniques
Use light tackle and small hooks (size 12-16) with minimal weight to allow for a natural drift in current.
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Where to Find Silver shiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Silver shiner?+
Popular baits for Silver shiner include Waxworms, Mealworms, Small Earthworms, Midge Larvae, Mepps Aglia #0. Tip: Use light tackle and small hooks (size 12-16) with minimal weight to allow for a natural drift in current.
Where can I catch Silver shiner?+
Silver shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Kentucky, United States; Pennsylvania, United States. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Silver shiner get?+
Silver shiner (Notropis photogenis) can reach up to 14.000000100000001 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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