Flavoured maggots tempt big Stour chub

AN EARLY-morning raid on the Dorset Stour came to fruition for Richie Martin with the capture of a personal-best chub of 7lb 6oz. 

Before introducing his float rig the Hampshire all-rounder baited a far-bank run with pouchfuls of plum-flavoured maggots. 

He banked the fish after striking at a slight dip on his float an hour after his first cast.

Richie Martin and his 7lb 6oz Stour chub

Richie Martin and his 7lb 6oz Stour chub