Big river roach on the float

A two-month campaign for a big roach paid off in fine style for London angler Adam Jones, in the shape of this immense 2lb 10oz fish.

Fishing a local river, Adam opted for his favoured stick float tactics, loosefeeding hemp and maggots for a while before casting out, in the hope of drawing fish into his swim from the deeper, inaccessible pool below.

He said:

“I’d just been catching minnows and tiny dace, and as the light started fading, I could only just make out my float.

“As it neared the end of my swim it dipped, and I was fully expecting to connect with another minnow.

“My strike, however, met with solid resistance, and a huge roach immediately surfaced.

“The rest is just a blur, but I can confirm I’m still shaking from the catch. I can’t believe what happened!”

Adam Jones – 2lb 10oz roach