Post by Daz on Feb 7, 2013 18:34:26 GMT
Vital Statistics:
Scientific Name: Gymnocephalus cernuus
Maximum Weight: 5 oz 4dr
Average Weight: 1.5oz – 3oz
Maximum Length: 17cm
Life Span: 3 – 7 Yrs
Characteristics:
In terms of body shape the Ruffe resemble Perch, a close relative, but they are shorter and stouter and their two dorsal fins are joined. They are pale brown and covered with numerous black speckles that decrease in size the closer they get to its white belly, the head is large with a down turned mouth and the eyes quite large, appearing lilac in colour. The two dorsal fins (both spotted) are joined, the front one having a serious array of spines, as do the pectoral and anal fins, the gill covers are also spiky – a generally awkward
individual !
Where to find :
Ruffe appear to prefer spending their days in hiding in deeper water, moving to the shallows to feed at night on aquatic insects, crustaceans, small fish, bottom dwelling organisms, and occasionally the eggs of other fish. Ruffe rely on their well-developed sensory system to allow them to feed with confidence in the knowledge that they can detect their predators as well as being well camouflaged against them and having large eyes to spot movement: demonstrating very successful adaptation for a variety of habitats.
Feeding Habits:
ng close in the margins, with small worms or pieces of worm or of course maggots fished on hooks no greater than size 16, hard on the bottom with a either a small feeder or fish a waggler float over depth. Strike early at bites to avoid deep hooking of Ruffe as they often swallow a bait quickly, like its close relative the Perch.
preferred baits:
maggot,chopped worm
How to catch:
float fish,light ledger
Scientific Name: Gymnocephalus cernuus
Maximum Weight: 5 oz 4dr
Average Weight: 1.5oz – 3oz
Maximum Length: 17cm
Life Span: 3 – 7 Yrs
Characteristics:
In terms of body shape the Ruffe resemble Perch, a close relative, but they are shorter and stouter and their two dorsal fins are joined. They are pale brown and covered with numerous black speckles that decrease in size the closer they get to its white belly, the head is large with a down turned mouth and the eyes quite large, appearing lilac in colour. The two dorsal fins (both spotted) are joined, the front one having a serious array of spines, as do the pectoral and anal fins, the gill covers are also spiky – a generally awkward
individual !
Where to find :
Ruffe appear to prefer spending their days in hiding in deeper water, moving to the shallows to feed at night on aquatic insects, crustaceans, small fish, bottom dwelling organisms, and occasionally the eggs of other fish. Ruffe rely on their well-developed sensory system to allow them to feed with confidence in the knowledge that they can detect their predators as well as being well camouflaged against them and having large eyes to spot movement: demonstrating very successful adaptation for a variety of habitats.
Feeding Habits:
ng close in the margins, with small worms or pieces of worm or of course maggots fished on hooks no greater than size 16, hard on the bottom with a either a small feeder or fish a waggler float over depth. Strike early at bites to avoid deep hooking of Ruffe as they often swallow a bait quickly, like its close relative the Perch.
preferred baits:
maggot,chopped worm
How to catch:
float fish,light ledger
