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OPULAR BAIT P O P U L A R L I V E B A I T 42 FATHEAD MINNOW: Fatheads are found in small creeks, especially in muddy ones, and in ponds and small lakes, mainly in western Ohio. They are one of the most commonly used bait minnows in Ohio. Fatheads are propagated and sold at bait stores throughout the state. Fatheads grow to about 3 inches. NORTHERN CREEK CHUB: The creek chub lives in most Ohio streams. It is a versatile minnow, growing to 10 inches or more. The smaller 1‐ to 4‐ inch minnows are used for crappie and bass fishing. The bigger chubs are good bait for catfish, pike, and muskies. COMMON EMERALD SHINER: Emerald shiners are popular and abundant Lake Erie bait fish that are also found in the Ohio River and some of its tributaries. Lake Erie perch fishermen rely on the emerald shiner as the most popular bait for yellow perch.
GOLDEN SHINER: This large shiner reaches a length of 7 inches or more. It can be found in low gradient streams, marshes, and farm ponds and is sold in some bait stores. Golden shiners are used mostly by largemouth bass and pike fishermen. SPOTTAIL SHINER: This shiner is abundant in Lake Erie and is a very popular bait with smallmouth bass fishermen. 43 BLUNTNOSE MINNOW: The bluntnose minnow is widespread throughout the state. Millions are taken annually from streams and used as bait. This small minnow is a good bait for bass, crappies, and other panfish. <strong>OHIO</strong> STONEROLLER MINNOW: This minnow lives in streams having sandy-gravel bottoms. Males grow to 6 inches in length.
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