Pond Boss Forums FISH & FISHING Fly Fishing & Other Fish Species Minnow (?) ID Requested

Ken, just saw your post. They are probably the second most common species of minnow found in WV behind bluntnose minnows. So feel free to use them for bait. They are excellent bait for trout and SMB in my experience. They aren't quite as hardy in a bait bucket as FHM, but darn near close. I have caught many trout using them for bait.