Texas Game and Fish, Volume 13, Number 4, April 1955 Page: 6
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TEXAS
BROOD
MINNOWSBlackhead or Fathead
Red Horse or Redfin
Pimephales promelas
Notropis lutrensis
Blackhead or Fathead Minnow, Pimephales pro-
melas, is a very prolific pond spawning minnow,
but is not too desirable as a bait minnow. These
minnows nevertheless are sold in huge quantities
by bait dealers. The fish shown is a male.
Red Horse or Redfin Minnow, Notropis lutrensis,
is a good pond spawner and is also a desirable
bait minnow. The males, such as the fish shown,
are highly colored during spawning season. Many
anglers call the females silversides. Due to their
prolific propagation it is extremely hard to get
these minnows to attain a sufficient size for a
bait minnow. A dark purple V shaped saddle can
always be seen just behind their head.
Golden Shiner, Noternigonus crysoleucas, is a
very desirable minnow for taking black bass. Note
the deeply recurved lateral line. An excellent pond
spawner.Golden Shiner
Notemigonus crysoleucas
TEXAS GAME AND FISH
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