The River Cam in Cambridgeshire is best known for large rudd, but the waterway holds a few huge chub, as Martin Croxon proved with this giant of 8lb 4oz.
It’s the joint-biggest chub reported from anywhere this season and, interestingly, was caught on a piece of steak, fished on a size 8 alongside a tiny cage feeder packed with mincemeat.
The bait combo is an ‘old-school classic’ for the species, and one that Martin has huge faith in, having picked up the idea from an angler many years ago who was catching fish after fish on it!
Martin has caught some good chub from the Cam before, and knew there were a few truly huge ones in the river, having watched them in the summer months.
The all-important bite came after a series of small touches, following which Martin’s rod wrappped right round. Although he’s travelled the world in pursuit of huge fish, he knows that this chub is a specimen he’ll never beat!
NOW THE SEASON IS CLOSED, WHY NOT TRY CARP FISHING INSTEAD?
