Early each season, anglers head to the UK’s eastern flatlands to target specimen rudd on countless miles of Fenland rivers and drains. A few good fish are usually reported, but the past week has been extraordinary, with a whole rack of three-pounders hitting the bank.
The largest fish of the week was caught by Ryszard Warman, who had an exceptional 3lb 14oz rudd.
“I fished a swim I’d prebaited twice beforehand, and it was evident there were fish present when I arrived,” Ryszard told us.
“Using slow-sinking breadflake below a Puddlechucker float, I hooked a good fish first cast, and at 3lb 14oz, it equals my PB! I’m excited to see what else the Fen drains throw up this year.”
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Locating these rudd is key to success, and Alistair Galbraith showed you can find them even under the cover of darkness, taking a night-time 3lb 4oz specimen.
“I’d fed a few bits of bread before this beast revealed itself with an almighty swirl!” he said.
“Using a slow-sinking piece as hookbait, the float shot under and I connected with what I knew was a very special rudd right away.”
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Last but by no means least to get in on the action was Paul Brooks, who banked a fine fish of 3lb 3oz. “I was out early in the morning and found a few good rudd, but they weren’t interested in my hookbait, and I had to head home,” he said.
“But that evening I went back out, and I’m so glad that I did! A freelined bit of slow-sinking bread did the business.”
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