10lb 4oz tench from distant raked swim

A CASTABLE weed rake helped Rich Hall net this stunning 10lb 4oz tench during a session on a southern gravel pit. 

The Northampton Specimen Group and Tenchfishers member found a plateau 45 yards out from the bank, but he needed to use the rake to help clear a prolific weedbed that covered it. 

It was a decision that proved fruitful for Rich when the tactic accounted for the fine double, as well as two other tench at 9lb 5oz and 9lb 1oz.

He told Angling Times: “The pit is large and very low stock, so to catch three in a session was a real personal achievement (there are probably only around 30-40 tench in the lake).”

A combination of Drennan inline feeders and helicopter rigs was used to help catch the tench.