32lb pike pb chews on a turbo smelt

Carl Hill landed this massive 32lb pike during a two-day boat fishing session on Chew Valley Lake near Bristol.

Despite choosing a prime time of year for the species – the reservoir is open to predator fishing on selective days in October and November – fishing was initially slow for the Leicester angler.

However, casting Turbo Smelts tight against the weed line prompted a savage take. This is Carl’s new personal best for the species, and is his third pike over the 30lb mark.