| Bream (Abramis brama) |
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Features: |
Adults
are easily recognisable by their bronze hue, black fins and
protruding upper jaw. Immature bream are termed as 'skimmers'
and differ from adults by virtue of their silver coloration. |
| Spawning: |
Bream reach
maturity between 7-10 years of age. Spawning occurs between
mid-May and mid-June when water temperatures reach 15 C. Eggs
of 1.6-2 mm are laid in weed beds in shallow water. |
| Fecundity: |
The average
adult bream produces 30,000 - 40,000 eggs/kg. |
| Longevity
(age): |
Bream can
live for about 25 years. |
| Diet: |
Diet in
adults consists mainly of chironomids and caddis larva, gammarus
and benthic (bottom dwelling) invertebrates. |
| Best
Angling Methods: |
Float fishing
with wagglers, polaris and other floats; ledgering with arseley
bombs and swimfeeders; long pole to hand or short line. |
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Best
Baits: |
Maggots,
worms, bread, casters, sweetcorn etc. with brown crumb and
a range of continental groundbaits and flavourings. |
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Specimen
Weight: |
3.4 kg
(7.5lbs) |
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