Big perch is caught on a surface fishing lure

Martyn Welch banked this super 3lb 14oz perch on a surface lure! 

He said: “An early alarm saw me on the Trent at first light, and arriving at my spot I could see fry already jumping and knew it could be worth a shot on surface lures. 

“On my first cast something big hit my popper – it was this beautiful perch.” 

Martyn went on to catch two more perch in two casts, the bigger fish measuring 40cm.

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“If you want to give surface lure fishing a go make sure you use a wire trace, as pike will also snap up these lures.”