Remarkable perch haul with nine over 4lb - Joe Atkinson

“After success on a southern reservoir, I was keen to get back again and target its monster perch. The first couple of hours were spent trying to locate them on the sounder and I eventually I found some fish on a drop-off. I lowered down my drop shot rig with a rubber fry lure, and received a delicate tap on the rod.

“I struck straight away and made a solid connection, which was followed by the unmistakable headshakes of a big perch.

“At 4lb 10oz, it meant I had accomplished my goal for the trip, but little did I know what lay in store for the rest of the day, because I ended up landing 15 more perch, with nine of them going over the 4lb barrier! It was another session that will stay with me forever.” 

Joe Atkinson and his biggest perch of 4lb 10oz