Species · Coarse · Squalius cephalus
Chub
Powerful river species. Bold feeders.
Where and when
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Rivers |
| Best time | All day |
| Category | Coarse |
Baits and tactics
- Tactics: Float, Freelining, Feeder
- Baits and flies: Cheese, Meat, Bread
Tackle that suits
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Hooks | 10-14. Strong wire. Wide gape for meat, round bend for bread |
| Mainline | 0.18-0.22mm. 5-6lb. Mono - reliable on snaggy rivers |
| Hooklength | 0.14-0.18mm. 8-12". Mono - step up near snags |
| Shotting | Bulk shot for trotting - gets bait down in current quickly. Olivette on pole rigs. |
| Field notes | Freelining bread or cheese is devastatingly simple; Chub sit under overhanging trees and near far bank features; Stealth is key - approach swims quietly, stay low; Winter chub on bread flake is a classic - size 8-10 hook; Mashed bread feed with bread flake on the hook; Elastic: 10-12 solid, chub make powerful first runs |
Fish welfare
Warm water is hard on chub. The app warns from 23°C and tells you to consider not targeting them at 26°C.
Resilient but still benefit from quick handling when water is warm. Keep out of the water briefly.
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