They are in the US also. I read an article about them not too long ago. i'll
see if I can find the link
"Musashi" wrote in message
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"Fishking" wrote in message
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Hmm shiner? Don't be so sure, might be a roach. But hey what do I know


http://images.search.yahoo.com/searc...7c1da&ei=UTF-8


Roach are native to Europe and Asia. As far as I am aware, Roach have not
been introduced into the United States.
The OP is posting from the US and states that he caught it while fishing.
I'd say the odds are in favor of it being a Golden Shiner.

"I snagged this little guy Friday while bass fishing. My old man said it
was
a "shiner". Is my old man right?"