When most think of fishing in Scotland, it’s generally salmon, trout or grayling that come to mind but Scott Jose highlighted that the country has big potential with predators too, after landing this stunning 4lb 4oz perch. He’s been after a four-pounder for many years but had always fallen slightly… Read more

Fly fishing for predators has certainly soared in popularity in recent years, and whilst it’s mainly pike that are targeted on the tactic, Ryan Dolby proved that perch can be caught on it too after landing this specimen of 4lb 12oz. He was fishing at Grafham Water – a venue… Read more

After spotting a large perch in the margins of a southern stillwater, Scott Sheperd returned with the float rod and and wasn’t left disappointed as he landed this stunning 5lb 7oz perch. He’d seen the fish patrolling a weedbed and was up at first light to try and catch it…. Read more

Having heard rumours of a monster perch in a lake at Clawford Lakes holiday park, Darren Simpkin headed over there for a week to see if they were true. He soon found that this fish was no myth, after landing this 5lb 2oz stripey.. As the venue is a carp… Read more

As anglers, we sometimes set ourselves certain targets when it comes to our desired species. You might be after a double-figure tench this spring or have your sights on a 7lb chub this winter. All-rounder John Merritt was hoping to catch a 4lb perch this year, having missed out narrowly… Read more

Having just landed a reservoir stripy of 4lb 10oz, Paul Scowen returned to the venue and enjoyed three spectacular days of action, landing 10 fish over four pounds, topped by this 4lb 15oz specimen. On his first return trip, Paul headed to the area he’d had his fish from previously… Read more