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Chub
Squalius cephalus · Fresh
Bold river fish that will take almost anything; frequently first fish for anglers.
Photo: Karelj, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Jun–Nov. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 12–22 °C |
| Typical size | 30–45 cm · record about 70 cm |
| Diet | Insects, fruit, small fish |
| Regions | Europe |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Not very moon-driven.
Tide
Tide matters little for this species.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Float or fly with bread flake or a dry fly near overhanging trees.
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