Thread: Just Askin

Minnows are a species with many varieties
Minnows in Alabama

https://www.google.com/search?q=minn...w=1197&bih=615

some reach maturity at less than an inch and others grow well over a foot.

Aquarius minoas is the scientific name.

Minnow is a general term used to refer to small freshwater and saltwater fish, especially those used as bait fish or for fishing bait. More specifically, it refers to small freshwater fish of the carp family. They are also known in Ireland as pinkeens.^[1]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnow

Originally Posted by ofishlbizzness

When we buy minnows from bait shops.. What kind of fish is a minnow ? Do they grow into ???? .Just askin.

But, when I lived in Tennnessee fishing Tims Ford reservoir, we used to by minnows called steelbacks for smallmouth. They were big like bass minnows/ shiners, but more durable and lively. SM loved them. Wish I could buy them here.

I am gonna venture and say they are in the shad family. I really I just want it to do its job on the end of my hook and catch a slab crappie!!

Baby tarpon!!!!!! Lol

We have a small pond with some Koi and goldfish. We started throwing our leftover minnows in at the end of the day. Then we see what we can net up when we go again. Oftentimes, we'll catch a bunch of mosquito fish. A bit smallish, but they have a broad head and hold a hook well and seem to live longer than the store minnows. Crappie seem to like them, too.