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.
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
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Fish into the wind as rudd follow insects blown onto the surface.
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