Monster pike in harsh weather

TREE surgeon Jamie Barnes had poor weather to thank for the capture of a 34lb 5oz Chew Reservoir pike, after heavy wind forced him and his boat partner to target a sheltered bay.

Within two hours of fishing sprat deadbaits in the new spot, the 33-year-old managed six pike to 19lb before something much larger pulled his float below the surface.

“After an epic battle, which felt like a lifetime, we couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw the sheer size and length of this pike,” Jamie told us.

“I’m still on cloud nine!"

Jamie Barnes and his 34lb 5oz Chew pike