This book is dedicated to the spiky little freshwater ruffian known better as the ruffe, pope, ''tommy ruffe'' and other local names.

A fascinating little fish, the ruffe is long overdue a book all of its own. Much loved by many anglers, ruffe can also be problematic when introduced beyond their native range.

Scientist, author and broadcaster Dr Mark Everard details fascinating aspects of the biology, angling and wider contributions to society of the ruffe.