<p>This book is dedicated to the spiky little freshwater ruffian known better as the ruffe pope 'tommy ruffe' and other local names. </p><p>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. </p><p>Scientist author and broadcaster Dr Mark Everard details fascinating aspects of the biology angling and wider contributions to society of the ruffe.</p>