When we buy minnows from bait shops.. What kind of fish is a minnow ? Do they grow into ???? .Just askin.
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When we buy minnows from bait shops.. What kind of fish is a minnow ? Do they grow into ???? .Just askin.
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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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by ofishlbizzness
I am gonna venture and say they are in the shad family. I really :dono I just want it to do its job on the end of my hook and catch a slab crappie!! :biggrin
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.
OK genius, what is the scientific name for brown and chartreuse jigs?Quote:
Originally Posted by newly
Leadheadus Grubus?
Chiefas grubias tritonis (species is brown)Quote:
Originally Posted by chief
the most common type of minnow sold at bait stores (what people call crappie minnows) are fatheads...some call them tuffys....at the pet store they are called rosy reds, they max out at about three inches long if let live that long..........the larger "bass minnows" are usually golden shiners, which can get up to 12"Quote:
Originally Posted by ofishlbizzness
A lot of good info here and insight from many people and one genius
I think many bait shops in this part of the country use small shiners. I'm pretty sure a shiner is a member of the goldfish family.
golden shiners