2lb roach during lunch hour

Imagine catching the fish of a lifetime during your lunch break…

Well that’s exactly what Robert Rees did recently when he caught this 2lb 10oz roach from the River Itchen.

The Hampshire River Keeper told Angling Times:

“With the water cloudy I decided to have a go for the roach I had seen on our stretch in the summer months.

“It was my second trot through on bread, and my first bite. Then I went back to work!”

Rob used a Drennan Loafer float, 4lb Supplex mainline and a size 12 Super Specialist Match hook to tackle the river redfins.