Match angler's shock 5lb 5oz river perch
Lee Bennett only had two bites during his latest fishing match but they both produced a 5lb 7oz tench and this colossal 5lb 5oz perch. The Midlands Angling Supplies-backed angler entered into an open on an Earl of Harrington AC stretch of the River Derwent and specifically fished lobworms to target the resident perch shoals.
He told Angling Times: “I bait-dropped plenty of choppy and casters at the start of the match and on my first drop in the float slid under. “The fish stayed deep and I thought it was a pike until it surfaced – it was at this point my heart was in my mouth!” Lee’s perch smashed his personal best for the species by 2lb 5oz and he also ended a 20-year search for a tench from the River Derwent. On top of this, his 10lb 12oz total was enough to claim the top spot and a match win.
Bag’em Matchbaits secure deal with Larford Lakes Fishery
BIG NEWS FOR BAG'EM MATCHBAITS!
Bag’em Matchbaits have joined forces with the prolific Larford Lakes Fishery Complex near Stourport. The deal was verbally sealed just over a week ago and it will be great opportunity for both parties involved. Caroline Reed, Bag’em matchbaits manager signed contracts with Phil Briscoe on Thursday and finalised the deal on the very windy day of storm Doris.
Bag’em's consultant Ian Giddins also played a big part during initial negotiations with Phil Briscoe at the lakes. Caroline explained ‘we look forward to working alongside Phil and all the staff at the lakes and to being fully involved in all the festivals, finals and big events like the new Golden Reel that Larford Lakes hold. Larford will be soley stocking the Bag’em range of bait including some Larboard ‘Special’ groundbaits which will be tailored to the Lakes requirements.'