"The nicest-looking perch I’ve ever caught" - Dan Eaves

“HAVING only caught one perch during a previous trip to Grafham Water (albeit 4lb 4oz), I decided to have one more session on there to try and locate some more.

“Despite conditions being ideal, the day turned out to be another struggle and I couldn’t make any breakthrough!

“With only 30 minutes of fishing time left, I persevered with an Inspired Angling Magic Worm lure presented on a Ned rig and cast it out.

“Suddenly my line tightened, and I was in! The fight wasn’t as intense as the last one, but it turned out to be a 4lb 3oz perch – probably the nicest-looking one I’ve ever caught.”

Dan Eaves and his 4lb 3oz Grafham perch