You can watch the capture in the video news bulletin in the brand new issue of The Carp Channel by clicking HERE
Chilly caught the long, lean mirror known as ‘Spike’- the biggest fish in the venue – while field testing a bait for Mainline that’s so new it has not even got a name yet!
The fish, in perfect winter trim, came from the Witney Bank on a stiff link pop-up after Chilly located a clear patch amongst weed at around 75 yards. He fed around 1.5kg of the new 10 and 14mm boilies along with some Response Pellets to tempt the fish, which weighed in at 44lb 8 oz – a couple of pounds heavier than when Ian Russell caught it last December. Chilly also had a 24-pounder in the same session, a massive result on what can be a tough water.
Chilly said:
“This is the first time I’ve fished The Manor since the winter of 1996/97. It’s certainly one of the best day ticket waters in the country, with a good winter record and it’s a water that holds some 30-40 thirties and seven or eight forties.
When I saw the fish over the net I knew it could only be ‘Spike’ and right now I could not be happier. I’ll be staying here though – there are more forties to catch!”
Look out for the full story of Chilly’s capture in a forthcoming episode of ‘Chilly on Carp’.
