| Hybrid |
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General: |
Cross fertilisation
between different species of fish gives rise to hybrids. In
Ireland, the main hybrids are roach/bream and to a lesser
extent rudd/roach. All these hybrid forms can develop into
fertile adults producing viable eggs. The bream hybrids are
a well sought after angling species and are renowned for their
good fighting ability when hooked. |
| Diet: |
Insect larvae
and molluscs. |
| Best
Angling Methods: |
Float fishing
with waggler, polaris and other floats; ledgering with arseley
bombs and swimfeeder; long pole to hand or short line. |
| Best
Baits: |
Maggots, worms,
sweetcorn, casters, bread etc. with brown crumb and a range
of continental groundbaits and flavourings. |
| Specimen
Weight: |
for
both the rudd/bream hybrid and the roach/bream hybrid is 1.4
kg (3lbs) |
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