Britain’s biggest brace of roach has been caught from the Hampshire Avon. The massive redfins weighed 3lb 15oz and 3lb 8oz, and were taken trotting maggots under a stickfloat.
The amazing catch was made by Aldershot angler Colin Gilson from a Christchurch AC stretch of the river, the first fish being netted at 2pm and the second just one and a half hours later.
Colin said, “Roach are a species I’ve always loved and my previous PB stood at 3lb 6oz.
Colin’s catch beats the previous best brace caught by Phil Smith from Lynch Hill in 2001.
Full details and pictures in today’s Angling Times.
