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Rudd

 

Rudd
Rudd at first glance looks very much like the Roach. The three main  differences are it's dorsal fin is set further back, it's mouth curves upwards  and it's eyes have yellow to orange irises compared to the Roach's red. It is essentially a surface feeder living in shoals in the upper half of the water. The Rudd is mainly found in stillwaters and canals favouring thickly overgrown areas or near to bank-sides. It's main diet consists of small crustaceans,  insect larvae and fallen insects also aquatic plants.
Fishing for Rudd is similar to fishing for Roach and the baits used for catching rudd are the same as for roach. Float fishing with light tackle and small fine wire hooks is considered the best method for fishing for rudd.

Baits to use

Small pieces of worm, small red worm, brandlings, bloodworm, bread (small pieces - either punch, flake or paste), casters, maggots, pinkies.

Where to look for Rudd
Lakes
You will find rudd pimpling the surface of lakes on warm days.
Lilies
Rudd love the sanctuary offered by lilies.
Fish into the Wind
Fish into the wind as rudd follow insects blown onto the surface.
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