Thames giant is largest Drennan awarded chub of the season

A BOILIE hookbait has accounted for one of the largest recorded chub of the season, weighing it at a staggering 8lb 8oz.

The fine specimen, which fell to a hair-rigged 15mm Krill and Crab offering, was a new personal best by more than 1lb for its captor, Paul Faint, who travelled from his home in Essex to target the species on the River Thames during an overnight trip.

He said:

“When this chub surfaced and I saw how big it was, the adrenalin and nerves kicked in, but thankfully I remained calm and netted it safely.”

Paul Faint’s 8lb 8oz chub is the largest of the season that has received a Drennan weekly award