Hybrids?

[pingu]

Originally Posted by john-boy

Richard's right, though, this is the most fun I've had in ages, as it makes one think about varying the normal tactics, and trying out lots of different techniques in each trip.

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toatally agree there and sure my fishing has improved by having too think about what i'm doing/going for

[Vagabond]

Originally Posted by john-boy

After all, what's a poor cod but a hybrid of pouting and whiting.

Also, surely you'd be allowed a Ruff, and isn't that just a Perch hybrid?

Errrr , No to both questions - both Poor Cod (Triopterus minutus) and Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) are species in their own right.

The idea of a species hunt is an excellent one - I'll get my wife to register and we will play catchup

[Vagabond]

Originally Posted by john-boy

You're right, though - if it's not in the book, then we shouldn't allow it (assuming it's a pretty comprehensive book of course!).

Very good point John-boy

Collins Pocket Guide to "Fish of Britain and Europe" is pretty comprehensive, and not too expensive - cost £12.99 in 1998, and still in print AFAIK. I would propose that as the basis for the "definitive list"

Because Certhia and I fish all over the world, I have a huge library of fish identification books, covering fish from the States, South Africa, the Caribbean, the tropical Pacific, Australia and New Zealand.

I would like to see the competition open to all fish, anywhere in the world, but there should also be a "British Isles waters only" category.

Any help with fish identification that I can give - just ask