Velvet tench?

[Dave H]

What is it that gives that smooth and silky touch to a Tench. I don't know of any other fish that has such a lovely smooth feel to it. It makes me extra careful when handling one. It really is a beautiful fish and feels it too

[ayjay]

I guess it's the small scales and the coating of snot.

[Vagabond]

A very thick and solid mucus covering that adheres to the tench's scales rather than to your fingers.

 

A good reason why you should handle tench (and any other fish you mean to return) with wet hands.

Edited December 15, 2011 by Vagabond

[Vagabond]

Not due to small scales alone - think of eels!

 

I guess it's the small scales and the coating of snot.