Predator specimen frenzy
As we move into the colder months anglers begin to focus on predatory species which continue to feed even in the lowest of temperatures. If this week’s captures are anything to go by it looks like this predator season could be a very good one indeed…
Ash Costa 4lb 12oz Perch
PERCH enthusiast Ash Costa continued his fine run of form for the species by banking this colossal 4lb 12oz fish from a local drain. The Lincolnshire based rod said: “After catching several pike, I moved away from the commotion and found the big perch in a likely looking quiet slack. “The moment it hit the net has to be one of the best in my angling life. Although it’s not quite a pb, in the conditions it took tremendous effort to catch it.” After trying many different lures throughout the session, Ash’s monster perch eventually fell to a Zman TRD in Yoga Pants pattern.
Leigh Laffar 28lb Pike
AFTER a large pike grabbed a 2lb perch he was playing during in the summer, Leigh Laffar vowed to return to the area to catch the culprit – and may have just done so with this 28lb monster.
Fishing a local urban river, Leigh prebaited the spot through September with a mix of chopped fish and groundbait. On his first trip he was left stunned when he landed a 23lb 8oz fish which he then bettered with the giant just a week later.
Both fish fell to float fished smelt deadbaits on a size 6 treble with a Fox Rage float.
Terry Findlay 14lb 2oz bass
TERRY Findlay had the shock of his life when he landed this cracking 14lb 2oz bass while pike fishing.
Targeting the famous Royalty Fishery on the Hampshire Avon, Terry was fishing a short four-hour evening session using a deadbait hard the bottom. After landing numerous pike to 20lb 2oz he connected with the big sea fish.
“My bait was positioned on a crease in the river, and after striking I noticed that this fight was different from what I had experienced before. The dorsal fin came to the surface and I thought ‘what the hell is that?’ I’ve never caught a bass before, and I doubt I’ll ever catch a bigger one!”
The bass is believed to be a record for the Royalty Fishery.
