This book is a celebration of the humble gudgeon, the angler's favourite 'tiddler'.
This much-loved little fish is long overdue a little book all of its own.
Scientist, author and broadcaster Dr Mark Everard tells tales about the biology of the gudgeon, gudgeon fishing, and the diverse social quirks and values of this most popular of little fishes.
Author(s): Mark Everard
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 76
City: Boca Raton
Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Contents
One Introduction
Two What Is a Gudgeon?
Gudgeon Taxonomy
Key Features of the Gudgeon
Habitat Preferences and Habits
Gudgeon Distribution
The Gudgeon Diet
Reproduction and Life Cycle
Predators of Gudgeon
Other ‘Gudgeon’
More Information about Gudgeon
Three Gudgeon Fishing
Gudgeon Location
Trends in Gudgeon Distribution
Gudgeon Baits
Presentation When Gudgeon Fishing
Lure Fishing for Gudgeon
Gudgeon Records
Gudgeon Match Catches
Gudgeon as Bait
Gudgeon as Problems!
Gudgeon: The People’s fish!
Four Gudgeon and People
The Charm of the Gudgeon
Gudgeon Etymology
Gudgeon and the Creative Arts
Gudgeon Cuisine
The Social Role of Gudgeon
Gudgeon and Nature Conservation
Gudgeon in Legend
Pet Gudgeon
The Economics of Gudgeon
Other Things Said about Gudgeon
Gudgeon Societies
A Gudgeon Story
Gudgeon Bibliography
