Amur Bitterling

Amur Bitterling (Rhodeus sericeus) is a diurnal cold-loving fish that lives in reservoirs with stagnant or slow-flowing water. This elusive fish tends to keep in small flocks at depths up to 2 yards(2 meters), in secluded and quiet places with a sandy or rocky bottom overgrown with algae. Its diet consists mostly of algae, as well as worms and insect larvae. It’s possible that it was the plant-based diet that made this fish’s meat bitter, which is probably where its name came from.

When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch Amur Bitterling would be to use Pearl Barley on a size #10 hook.