Every year, former Drennan Cup winner Tony Gibson spends a bit of time eel fishing, and after landing a few three-pounders, he went one better as he slipped the net under this 6lb specimen.
Targeting a Midlands pit, Tony used a Dyson-style rig to present a small livebait up in the water. Using a small rudd, he waited until dark before lobbing the rig three rod-lengths out, and not long after midnight, he had a steady run. Right away, Tony knew that he’d hooked a decent fish, bit his heavy tackle was strong enough to bring it to the net at the first attempt. At 6lb exactly, it’s 14oz off Tony’s PB, but is the biggest eel he’s had for a few years, so he was very pleased with the result.
Well done Tony!