Editing Perch (section)

==Fishing==
Perch are a popular [[gamefish|sport fish]] species. They are known to put up a fight, and to be good for eating. They can be caught with a variety of methods, including [[Fishing float|float]] fishing, lure fishing, and [[Bottom fishing|legering]]. <!-- not encyclopedic how-to  Methods includ using a small hook and casting into the weeds just before the drop off. When fishing with bait, the angler will want to have a [[disgorger]]; perch are notorious for swallowing the hook, and will need aid of a [[disgorger]] or [[forceps]] for unhooking. In many parts of the world, they are also a favourite species among ice fishermen. They will take a variety of baits, including [[minnow]]s, [[worm]]s, [[maggot]]s, [[Common goldfish|goldfish]], pieces of raw [[bacon]], [[prawn]], and softshell [[crayfish]], but seem to prefer shrimp ([[Caridina]], [[Neocaridina]], [[Palaemon (genus)|Palaemon]]), [[Krill]], small fish, [[Lob worm|lobworms]], [[ragworm]]s, red [[maggot]]s, and [[Fishing lure|lure]]s.--> Fly fishing for perch using patterns that imitate small fry or invertebrates can be successful. The record weight for this fish in Britain is {{convert|2.81|kg|lboz|frac=2|abbr=on}}, the Netherlands {{convert|3.05|kg|lboz|frac=2|abbr=on}},<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beet.nl/record/nederlands-record-baars-56-cm/|title = Nederlands record baars 56 cm - Bekijk de foto's, lees het vangstverslag!}}</ref> and in America {{convert|2.83|kg|lboz|frac=2|abbr=on}}. The biggest recorded catch in Sweden is 3.15 kg (6lb 15oz) in 1985.

Perch grow to around {{convert|50|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|5|lb|kg|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} or more, but the most common size caught are around {{convert|30|cm|ft|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|1|lb|g|sigfig=2|abbr=on|order=flip}} or less and anything over {{convert|40|cm|in|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|2|lb|g|sigfig=1|abbr=on|order=flip}} is considered a prize catch.