WikiCatchSpottail shiner
Notropis hudsonius
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Worms
Use small pieces on small hooks.
- Mealworms
Effective under a bobber.
- Waxworms
Similar to mealworms, good for panfish.
- Small Minnows
Hook behind dorsal fin; allow to swim naturally.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small size is key; silver or gold blade.
- Rapala Original Floater 05CrankbaitBuy
Slow retrieve, imitate wounded baitfish.
- 1/32 oz Marabou JigJigBuy
White or yellow color, great under a bobber.
- Zoom Tiny FlukeSoft PlasticBuy
Use a small jighead; twitch retrieve.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #1SpinnerBuy
Cast and retrieve slowly in clear water.
Techniques
Spottail shiners prefer shallow, clear water with sandy bottoms, so focus your efforts in those areas and use light line to avoid spooking them.
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Where to Find Spottail shiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Spottail shiner?+
Popular baits for Spottail shiner include Worms, Mealworms, Waxworms, Small Minnows, Mepps Aglia #0. Tip: Spottail shiners prefer shallow, clear water with sandy bottoms, so focus your efforts in those areas and use light line to avoid spooking them.
Where can I catch Spottail shiner?+
Spottail shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Alabama, United States; Louisiana, United States. WikiCatch lists 44 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Spottail shiner get?+
Spottail shiner (Notropis hudsonius) can reach up to 15.0000006 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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