Shock 3lb 4oz rudd for trout angler

Darren Blayney got the shock of his angling career by catching this 3lb 4oz rudd while fly fishing.

The Essex-based angler hooked into the specimen from Thornwood Springs Trout Fishery on a Pitsford Pea Pattern fly.

He told Angling Times: “This is a fly-only venue for trout, but does hold some monster rudd too. This one was taken in the late afternoon and gave a great account for itself on light fly tackle – beating my old personal best by 3oz.”