Huge chub on a lure from the River Thames

Justin Beale took this superb 7lb 9oz chub on a tiny 3g jig head from a slack on the River Thames.

He had a hunch that a banker stretch for barbel held a few extra-large chub and he was proved right with his personal best for this venue.

Targeting the river with a 1.5g rod, 6lb braid and a 3lb fluorocarbon leader, pausing the lure induced the take.