Crucian Carp Cyprinidae Carassius carassius.
Distribution : Common south and east England, localised elsewhere. 
Notes : no barbels, convex anal fin, 15-19 branched dorsal rays, 28-33 scales along the lateral line.

This hardy species never grows to any great size, but will often thrive in waters where other species cannot. It lacks barbels and feeds mainly on the bottom.

Tackle, Bait, Techniques

Rod
11ft to 13ft

Reel
Fixed spool

Line b.s.
3lb, to 51b

Hooks
No. 8 to No.12

British record
4lb 2oz 8dr

Bait
Bread, maggot, casters and particle baits.

Groundbait
Loose hookbaits

Techniques
Ledgering, float and freelining
 

Landing and playing a fish