Blank session avenged with giant reservoir perch - Clint Rice

“A MONTH ago I suffered a blank at Grafham Water, but I was determined to head back and redeem myself.
“My boat partner Dan Eaves and I spent the morning and early afternoon exploring different areas with nothing to show for our efforts, despite trying a number of lures and presentations.
“Late in the day we spotted a shoal of fry on the fish finder so I decided to mimic them by drop shotting a Savage Gear Dying Minnow lure.
“All of a sudden I felt a heavy thud on my line and I was in! After a fantastic fight the fish surfaced – it was the biggest perch I’d ever seen!
“Dan safely netted the fish and I was amazed to hear ‘exactly 4lb’ being read, which smashed my previous PB. Two other perch of 3lb 11oz and 3lb 12oz followed, transforming a tough day into a magical one.”