How much do shiners cost?
Quantity:
| Qty | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 – 9 lbs. | $15.49/lb. |
| 10 – 49 lbs. | $13.49/lb. |
| 50 – 99 lbs. | $11.49/lb. |
| 100+ lbs. | $9.99/lb. |
How many shiners should I put in my pond?
Robby Mays, co-owner of American Sport Fish, claims, “The rate of stocking for existing bass ponds is approximately 2,000 shiners per acre (approximately 20 pounds per acre for a 4-inch shiner).”
How many shiners make a pound?
Sizes
| Type | Count Per Pound | Size/Length |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 30 | 2 – 3 1/2″ |
| Large | 15 | 3 1/2 – 5″ |
| XLarge | 9 | 5 – 7″ |
Why are shiners so expensive?
Shiners are larger than minnows and catch bigger fish. They also spawn at much less numbers than fathead minnows which spawn all summer long. Jumbo shiners about 6″ also lose money for bait suppliers so that will further raise the prices. Check out this article for information what eats shiners.
Are shiners aggressive?
Shiners don’t eat other full-grown fish, if that’s what you mean by predator. They’re all pretty aggressive in terms of trying to be the first to get to food though. Spotfin shiners come to mind in particular. Drop small garden worms in your tank and they’ll never hit the bottom of the tank.
Can you catch shiners on a hook?
There are 3 main methods to catch wild shiners. A cast net, hook, and line, or fish trap. Cast Net– The cast net is the most effective way to catch wild shiners because it covers a large area and is very efficient at catching a lot of fish in a short amount of time.
Will shiners reproduce in a pond?
In ponds that draw down, golden shiners can spawn once and have lots of eggs each spring when water is highest. Then, as the pond level drops, their resilience is such they can survive.
How long do shiners live in a pond?
When stocking, buy shiners which are 2-3 years old or 4-6″ in length. These are your “golden cows” and will often live to 7-9 years of age. Both golden shiners and fathead minnows should be stocked by May 1st in northern ponds, earlier in the South.
How many medium shiners equal a pound?
Black Fathead Sizes
| FatHead Type | Count per Pound | Size/Length |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 250 | 1 1/2″ |
| Medium | 167 | 2 1/4″ |
| Large | 83 | 2 1/2″ |
| Feeders | 1500 | N/A |
Do walleyes like shiners?
Often a frozen shiner is the bait of choice. The shiners are a staple for Lake of the Woods walleyes, they are flashy and have a great stink to them in which the walleyes can hone into in the stained waters of this body of water. Some anglers will actually pull crankbaits for these fish.