Tony Bennett’s decision to use boilies to target big roach on his local canal paid off in fine form when this 2lb 10oz specimen devoured a 15mm offering.

The 32-year-old from Doncaster prebaited his swim with corn the previous day and returned with 1.75lb Korum specimen rods, 10lb mainline and an 8lb fluorocarbon hooklink to help battle a big roach if he did hook one.

He told Angling Times: “I previously fished the canal for roach on light gear but after losing a big fish I wasn’t going to take any chances this time around.

“It’s a new PB for me and the first roach of this size that I’ve heard of being caught from canals in this part of the country.”