Roach-fishing trip of a lifetime for our man Des

A 340-MILE journey to a northern stillwater proved 100 per cent worth it in the end for Des Taylor after he slipped his net under a flurry of 2lb-plus roach – topped by a personal-best equalling 3lb 1oz fish.

Our man on the bank was invited by close friend Craig Renwick to fish the private water but had no idea he was about to enjoy the roach-fishing trip of a lifetime.

Des Taylor found himself in roach fishing heaven recently

Des Taylor found himself in roach fishing heaven recently

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