Warm-weather anglers can't miss catching this stunning fish, with its surface feeding habits. Rudd are famous for taking baits in the upper layers of the water and with a fighting approach similar to roach, Rudd can be difficult to catch, requiring skilled float fishing or ledgering tactics. Stealth is the key when fishing for rudd by using a float that doesn’t dive too deep on the cast, as this will spook the fish. Despite their size, big rudd are very wary creatures. They are quickly able to sense a hook in bait, or a hook buried in a thick line. You can remove floats and weights if you find some rudd feeding at close range. Instead, use freeline baits on the surface. Rudd are not particularly delicate, but should still be handled with care as with any fish. To protect the fish, use a good landing net to bring them in and place them directly on a good fish unhooking mat. It is recommended to have a disgorger on hand in case rudd swallow your bait whole. You need to cut the line as closely as possible to the hook if you cannot remove it.