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Angler bank large pike after rumours of ‘duckling eater’

Angler holding a monster pike

by angling-times |

Updated on21st April 2026 at 3.54pm

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Rumours of large pike taking ducklings and even small animals are common in lakes across the country, giving these spectacular predators an unwarranted reputation, particularly among members of the general public.

While often unverified, such stories are hard for anglers to ignore, and Tommy Crockett was no exception when reports of a huge pike began to circulate, prompting him to head down to the lake in question to investigate.

“After hearing rumours that a big pike in my local lake was snatching ducklings, I thought I’d try to catch it over winter.

“Using lure tactics I worked my way up the bank, landing two jacks as I went.

“I reached a peg that produced a PB a few years ago, and it wasn’t long before I lost a powerful fish. But I kept casting, hopeful of another chance.

“Thankfully, it came, and after a tense fight I netted this new 21lb 3oz pike, which was also a new PB. Could this be the lake’s infamous ‘duckling eater’?”

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Whether the rumours were true or not, Tommy didn't mind!

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