Gudgeon

[mikench]

I am still awaiting delivery of my Gudgeon rod from young Aknib but do like catching these delightful little fish. They are called Warford Barbel on my favourite venue because,anecdotally,the farmer who owns it thought he was buying barbel but was given gudgeon instead.

one of my better fish.

 

[Keith M]

Size for size they put up a good fight; If they were comparable in size to a Barbel then they would be brilliant fighters

Here’s quite a nice Gudgeon from my local Barbel stream (it took a bait that was meant for a Barbel).



Keith

 

[spenbeck]

I've had barbel smaller than the gudgeon above!

 

[mikench]

Here’s another decent sized

one. They are a lovely little fish to catch on a small hook and light gear.

 

[Wakou]

Delightful little fish! Dr Mark Everard ("Doctor Redfin"), is also a fan and devotee, and has published books and has broadcast podcasts etc on the subj of these lovely creatures!

 

[@Clive]

I've had barbel smaller than the gudgeon above!

Me too

And this my entry for the big perch challenge...

I caught a monster catfish too...