When you look into almost any angling textbook, you’ll read all about using ultra low resistance rigs for perch. But when fishing at range on a 160-acre stillwater, Leicester angler Lee McManus had to take a leaf out the carp angler’s book to tempt this 4lb 12oz stunner. After feeding… Read more

One major appeal to lure fishing is the fact that it’s easy to grab a quick session when a chance arises, and Callum Davies made the most of an hour-long Thames session, landing this 4lb 10oz perch. He was fishing a dropshot tight to the side of a boat, and… Read more

After a run of good perch from a big midlands stillwater last winter, Carl Hill was keen to return this year, and soon continued his fine form as he managed this 4lb 12oz fish on his first attempt. Having landed fish to 4lb 7oz last winter, the Leicester angler was… Read more

In a week of big perch being reported, Conner Rogerson didn’t disappoint with this 4lb 12oz fish from Grafham Water. “I started off only catching small ‘wasps’ and trout, but with two hours left, I had a few casts by the famous water tower,” he told us. “I flicked a… Read more

Autumn signals the arrival of predator anglers on Britain’s reservoirs, and we’ve had some huge perch reported, including the first five-pounder of the season. These huge waters can be an intimidating prospect, but the rewards are certainly there to be had. Luke Jordan truly made the most of a trip… Read more

Without doubt The River Thames is right up there with Britain’s best specimen rivers, and 14-year-old George Lovell was one of the latest anglers to find out when he banked this lovely, 4lb 8oz perch. Targeting a stretch in Berkshire, Reading-based George employed roving tactics, fishing several spots throughout the… Read more