Quick session rewarded with Ribble PB - Ian Potts

“My mate Paul and I headed to the River Ribble for a quick overnight session, and at roughly 11.30pm my bite alarm screamed into life and a nice 5lb barbel was soon in the net.

“Knowing bites can be hard to come by on the Ribble at this time of year, I was happy with the result, but four hours later my rod smashed over again and this time I bent into a much better fish that stayed deep in the flow.

“After a good scrap I slipped her into the net and Paul said straight away that it would be my new Ribble PB. At 12lb 15oz he was right, and I was totally made up with the catch!

“Both fish fell to Vortex Baits Hydroshrimp Cocoons and PVA bags of matching baits without any other loosefeed.”

(This catch was reported before the third England lockdown)

Ian Potts and his 12lb 15oz Ribble barbel