Huge rudd in early hours on fake corn

Alan Rio proved that rudd aren’t just a summer species with the capture of this stunning 2lb 13oz fish.

Targeting a Farnham AS water, Alan caught the fish on fake corn presented on a helicopter rig over hemp and liquidised corn. 

The rudd is a new personal best for the Woking, Surrey, angler, who believes that the early hours of the morning is the best time to target the species at this time of year.