Richard Bedder has been visiting a midlands stillwater in search of perch and has witnessed a steady increase in their sizes and was lucky enough to land his first four pounder last year. This year he has managed to two trips to the venue, the first resulting in a 2… Read more
“The rod hooped over and a dogged battle commenced..” Sean Thomas landed this lovely looking 4lb 12oz perch on a recent lure fishing session at Grafham. It just goes to show regardless of the conditions, you’re always in with a chance of a big girl! Tom told us “I set… Read more
A nervy fight unfolded.. Ash Costa recently learnt the importance of carrying a variety of lures when predator fishing after a chance in approach during a recent session helped him to catch this beautiful 4lb 6oz perch. Ash told us “There’s a particular Fenland drain that’s been a tough nut… Read more
Grafham Reservoir held the Lure Predator Competition recently, with over 100 anglers competing, it wasn’t going to be easy! Thom Hunt had an unbelievable day on the Saturday, catching a brace of 4lb+ perch including this 4lb 6oz (48cm) specimen. He added “it’s hard enough in a competition anyway yet… Read more
“My float shot under and I struck into a heavy weight..“ This season, Paul Bailey had decided to concentrate his fishing time on perch fishing and has managed to get out every weekday morning since lockdown was lifted and has managed a fair few specimens! Paul told us “By targeting… Read more
“The fish immediately shook his head and stayed deep..” Matt Roberts spent a lot of time over the winter period targeting specimen perch from southern reservoirs with flies, although his trips were mostly unsuccessful with more than his fair share of blanks. Matt told us “with a hard winters fishing… Read more
