This book is a celebration of the humble gudgeon, the angler's favourite 'tiddler'.

This much-loved little fish is long overdue a little book all of its own.

Scientist, author and broadcaster Dr Mark Everard tells tales about the biology of the gudgeon, gudgeon fishing, and the diverse social quirks and values of this most popular of little fishes.

One Introduction Two What Is a Gudgeon? Gudgeon Taxonomy Key Features of the Gudgeon Habitat Preferences and Habits Gudgeon Distribution The Gudgeon Diet Reproduction and Life Cycle Predators of Gudgeon Other ‘Gudgeon’ More Information about Gudgeon Three Gudgeon Fishing Gudgeon Location Trends in Gudgeon Distribution Gudgeon Baits Presentation When Gudgeon Fishing Lure Fishing for Gudgeon Gudgeon Records Gudgeon Match Catches Gudgeon as Bait Gudgeon as Problems! Gudgeon: The People’s fish! Four Gudgeon and People The Charm of the Gudgeon Gudgeon Etymology Gudgeon and the Creative Arts Gudgeon Cuisine The Social Role of Gudgeon Gudgeon and Nature Conservation Gudgeon in Legend Pet Gudgeon The Economics of Gudgeon Other Things Said about Gudgeon Gudgeon Societies A Gudgeon Story