Broken rod avenged with 3lb-plus roach - Paul Scowen

“FOLLOWING a run of four blanks and breaking one of my old rods, persistence paid off when I banked this 3lb 3oz roach.

“Targeting a southern pit, I fished a maggot feeder on a helicopter set-up to tempt the specimen redfin.

“Lockdown restrictions mean that I, like everyone else, am limited to fishing days only, so I’ve been fishing short afternoon sessions when bites are most likely.

“After a drop-back bite I was delighted to land this fish after what seemed like such a long wait. I’d fished the same venue last spring and had seven roach over 3lb.”

Paul Scowen and his 3lb 3oz roach