Mega eel haul topped by 5lb-plus specimen - Nick Duffy

“Recently I enjoyed one of the greatest eel sessions ever, landing 16 fish with the best two pulling the needle round to 4lb 11oz and 5lb 4oz.

“I’d started fishing a Midlands syndicate water this year and decided on a 48-hour weekend session to gauge its potential for producing big eels.

“By fishing single lobworm sections on size 10 barbless hooks and semi-fixed bolt rigs over a bed of dead maggots, I managed to keep the bites coming steadily.

“Most of the fish were 2lb-3lb, but when the 5lb 4oz eel picked up the bait I knew that it was in a different league. It registered a one-toner on my alarm and put up a huge fight.”

Nick Duffy – 5lb 4oz eel