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Roach (Rutilus Rutilus)
Sometimes called the water sheep, Roach can be identified by the silver/blue scales across the flanks, red eyes, and red/orange fins. The upper lip protrudes slightly over lower. The average size of Roach is 2 - 10 oz, with a specimen weight of 1 lbs 8 oz. Roach feed off the bottom, but will move to intercept slow sinking bait. They tend to feed early and late in the day, and sometimes after dark in the winter.
| Average Weight: | 2 - 10 oz () |
| Specimen weight: | 1 lbs 8 oz (0.68 kg) |
| UK Record: | 4 lbs 3 oz (1.9 kg) |
| Lifespan: | 10 - 15 years |
| Habitat: |
Can be found in most stretches of rivers and broads.
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| Methods: | Stick float and pole |
| Baits: | Caster, hemp, maggot. |
| Lines: | 2 lbs - 4 lbs |
| Hook Size: | 20 - 12 |