But he’s recently been targeting the species on the Hampshire Avon and landed this 2lb 14oz specimen – his biggest from running water. It topped a day where he caught numerous redfins, but this one was the largest by some distance. It fell to trotted maggots fished below a stick float on light tackle. In addition, Mark used a centrepin reel – an item of tackle that he says made the catch even more pleasing
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Well done Mark!