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Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad, and the Golden Shiner are the main types of baitfish for catching striped bass in Arkansas.Gizzard Shad: Gizzard shad are found in schools and prefer calm, productive, warm waters. Although they can be found in rivers and streams. Their habitat also includes natural lakes and ponds. They feed almost entirely on microscopic organisms. They are widely abundant in all of the larger streams and lakes. Gizzard shad range in length from 2 to 14 inches, and are harder to catch than Threadfin shad. You will usually only be able to catch them 1 or 2 at a time in your cast net. Large Gizzard shad are one of the best live baits for catching trophy stripers. Threadfin Shad: Threadfin shad are your most common shad in Arkansas lakes and rivers. Therefore they are the easiest to catch. Although the threadfin is probably not native to most reservoirs, it has been widely introduced into them as a forage species. Threadfin shad feed on plankton and range in size from 1 to 6 inches. Threadfin shad are sensitive to cool temperatures, and decrease swimming and schooling abilities at temperatures of 45 deg. and below. Golden Shiner: The golden shiner is a lake species, preferring clean, clear, shallow, vegetated areas of lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams. It eats algae, plankton, flying insects and occasionally small fish. It averages 5 inches in length and ranges between 3 and 12 inches. Shiners are probably one of the easiest baitfish to use. Because you can buy them at most bait shops, and they are easier to keep alive than Gizzard or Threadfin shad. Equipment necessary for catching and keeping the proper bait for a days striper fishing.Please Practice Catch and Release .... And most of all Create Cherished Memories. "There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart.....pursue those."
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