The Roach fish, often called the 'redfin' is one of the most popular fish among anglers as they are happy to take too pretty much any bait. Not much seems to bother the Roach fish even the likes of pollution, cold and murky waters have not put their populations under threat. Their numbers become abundant in slow-flowing or still waters. The roach fish is a shoaling species of fish that is active throughout the year. Roach must not be confused with common bream, chub, rudd and bleak. It can be difficult to identify the roach fish as they hybrid themselves with the fish already mentioned. A good catch would be about 1lb 6oz. The UK record for catching roach is 4lb 3oz, which was won in 1990 by R Clarko in Dorset Stour. If you are looking for big roach you should try fishing in reservoirs and gravel pits.