Does this fishery hold a record roach?

A FISHERY owner has claimed this week that his lake will produce a new British record roach in the very near future.

The bold claim comes from James Brown, owner of Norfolk’s Highbridge Fishery, who is so confident of a monster showing up to beat the existing 4lb 4oz national best that he has invested in a new set of top-end scales and associated kit in preparation for the big day.

“It all came about after a carp angler recently landed a 4lb 2oz roach from the lake,” James tells us.

“He didn’t realise the magnitude of the fish and weighed it on heavy carp scales and in a carp sling, a practice that wouldn’t stand up with the British Record Fish Committee.

“I’m very confident that we’ll do a record in the next few years, so we need to be prepared.”

It all came about after a carp angler recently landed a 4lb 2oz roach from the lake

After buying digital Reuben Heaton scales, James spent £130 having them calibrated and certificated, as well as purchasing a small weigh sling – ideal for the roach.

“This equipment will stay on the fishery for anyone to use,” he adds. 

“I’ve told my members to call me at any hour should they catch a fish over 3lb 12oz.

“There are plenty of high ‘threes’ in here, as well as the odd four-pounder, so it’s only a matter of time before a true giant shows up.” 

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