Biggest lure caught pike of the season is landed at Chew

A PERCH imitation lure has produced the largest reported pike of the season so far at 37lb 8oz.

The remarkable specimen was a new personal best by nearly 10lb for its captor, Andrew McNicholas, who watched as the pike engulfed his lure just feet from the boat during a trip to Chew Reservoir.

He said:

“This pike frightened the life out of me when it came up, took the lure then dived back down to the depths – causing my clutch to scream!”

Andrew McNicholas and his 37lb 8oz pike, which fell to a perch imitation lure