Lee McManus fished through stormy weather on a Midlands gravel pit before catching this 17lb 7oz bream.
Targeting the bottom of a slope at long range with a corn hookbait, Lee loosefed only tiny amounts, introducing just a mixed handful of hemp, casters, corn and a few pellets.
Having endured extremely strong winds during the early part of his session, it was the day after when the wind died off that he had a bite out of the blue.
It turned out to be Lee’s only take of the session, but with it coming from such a cracking fish, he certainly didn’t mind!
A simple hair rig incorporating a size 8 Gardner Target Barbel hook and a 15lb coated braid hooklink did the job.
THE BEST FISHING BIVVIES WILL KEEP YOU SAFE IN REALLY BAD WEATHER...
Lee with his prize for battling through the horrendous weather