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Identification: Green flanks, Red eyes, Big paddle-like fins, 2 barbules on upper lip

Lifespan: 20 years

Habitat: Lakes, Gravel pits, Canals and rivers

Common Methods: Legering

Best Baits: Bread, Sweetcorn, Worms, Maggots and Casters.

 

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Tench are very hardy fish and can live in very poor Oxygenated water, They are also very strong fighters.

It has a thick Olive-Green body red eyes, Tiny scales and a big paddle tail.

The largest Tench are all females anything over roughly 8lb will most likely be Female or a very big Male.

Pre-baiting is a very commonly used method with Tench and can result in a good Hauling of Tench.