Affable Welsh Angler, Author, Singer and Railway Tamper Driver Terry ‘Theo’ Theobald has had a terrific hit of big Chub whilst trotting with his Matchpro Ultralight 15ft rod on the River Great Ouse.

By keeping a close eye on the river, talking to the local tackle shop and fitting in a short session around work shifts, Theo timed his trip perfectly as the river fined down after a long period of high water levels.  This meant perfect trotting conditions, ‘unfished’ swims and very hungry Chub – great angling!

Theo used a 4 Swan Loafer with a 5grm Olivette on 4lb Supplex, then a size 14 to 4lb Wide Gape Spade End hook to nylon, with a size 4 shot 4 inches above the hook finishing the rig off nicely.  He also incorporated a tiny size 22 Preston Mini Match swivel to minimize line twist – which can be an issue when constantly trotting and retrieving float gear, especially in brisk flows.

Using plain old maggot hookbaits, Theo bagged 11 quality Chub in just 6 hours fishing, including six 4lbers, a 5lb 7oz, 5lb 10oz and a beauty of 6lb 8oz!

“The rod held them inches from a snag with 4lb Supplex, absolutely superb!” Theo told us.

For full details on the magical Drennan Matchpro Ultralight 15ft as used by Theo (and lots of top river anglers!) click here