Truly special chub is over 8lb - Anthony Hart

“During a recent evening trip to the River Wharfe I managed to hook and land this stunning 8lb 1oz chub.

“There were some overhanging trees on the far bank which I knew from previous sessions held big chub, so I flicked out a 14mm Vortex Baits CKO pellet as close to the branches as I dared.

“A few knocks on the tip moments later revealed that there were some fish in the area, before eventually my rod wrapped round and my centrepin screeched! 

“I knew it was a big chub from the off, but never did I think it’d be a truly special chub.

“When the scales read 8lb 1oz I was in disbelief. 

“It had smashed my previous PB of 6lb 4oz by miles and I reckon it could be the new chub record for the Wharfe.

“I don’t think I’ll be catching a bigger fish any time soon!”

Anthony Hart and his 8lb River Wharfe chub