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Rudd (Scardinius Erythrophthalmus)
A beautiful fish with golden flanks, scarlet or crimson fins, and a protruding lower lip. Rudd are common in the Norfolk Broads, especially around Upper Thurne and Trinity Broads. However, they are becoming increasingly rare in most other parts of the country.
| Average Weight: | 4 - 10 oz |
| Specimen weight: |
2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| UK Record: | 4 lbs 8 oz (2.04 kg) |
| Lifespan: | 10 - 12 years |
| Habitat: |
Shallow, weedy/reedy areas of food rich broads, loughs and slow moving rivers.
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| Methods: | Float fishing. |
| Baits: | Floating casters, maggots, bread, corn. |
| Lines: | 2 lbs - 4 lbs |
| Hook sizes: | 20 - 12 |