Chris Hewett described the capture of this specimen as ‘the greatest moment in over 30 years of fishing for big roach.’

It topped the scales at 2lb 10oz and was netted during a session at his local syndicate lake.

The London-based roach fishing fanatic fished a waggler with a maggot hookbait over hempseed and he’s now banked four fish over the 2lb mark, but his latest catch sets a new personal best.