“I set the hook into a really powerful fish which stripped line and headed into the main flow. Judging by the sudden surge of energy, I thought it was a pike” When lure fishing for perch at this time of the year Adam Melton prefers to target the deeper water… Read more

“By far the largest perch any of us had seen..” At last, after catching 15 perch over 4lb and three over 5lb from this southern Stillwater, Matt Atkins now have beaten the UK record! Matt told us “Myself and best friend and fishing buddy Chris Hewett were at the venue… Read more

Richard Bedder has been visiting a midlands stillwater in search of perch and has witnessed a steady increase in their sizes and was lucky enough to land his first four pounder last year. This year he has managed to two trips to the venue, the first resulting in a 2… Read more

“The rod hooped over and a dogged battle commenced..” Sean Thomas landed this lovely looking 4lb 12oz perch on a recent lure fishing session at Grafham. It just goes to show regardless of the conditions, you’re always in with a chance of a big girl! Tom told us “I set… Read more

A nervy fight unfolded.. Ash Costa recently learnt the importance of carrying a variety of lures when predator fishing after a chance in approach during a recent session helped him to catch this beautiful 4lb 6oz perch. Ash told us “There’s a particular Fenland drain that’s been a tough nut… Read more