22.7.21 - River Kennet - Hambridge
Entry posted by Bayleaf the Gardener in Hambridge
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A bonus 75 mins fishing in the 6th continuous day of 30 degrees temps with searing sun.
I don't have waders, which limits me, I believe to just two swims, both adjacent, so with 15 mins of baiting up time, a half hour in each is probably about right. Not a lot around today, just half a dozen small roach and a chunky 8oz dace, but I did end with my favourite fish, the gudgeon.
Not much to report about the fishing, so here's a few gudgeon facts:
- As well as being the most characterful fish in the river, it has the most splendid Latin Name: Gobio gobio, which translates a little offensively as 'small bait fish'
- The Dutch call it a 'riviergrondel'
- Now, this will impress you. The gudgeon is capable of emitting squeaking sounds, which are believed to be a means of communication between individuals
- some studies have shown that the Gudge makes up to 45% on a kingfisher's diet and 50% of Czech otter's. Boo!
- They are all members of the carp family and can live up to 5 years
- The Grand Union Gobio Gobio Society (GUGGS) has a vibrant website with (currently) 617 members
Edited by Bayleaf the Gardener
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