Midlands-based Andy Holden has banked one of the UK’s best-ever zander braces with fish weighing 17lb 10oz and 14lb 11oz.
Targeting the River Severn below Upton, Andy caught them both on small roach deadbaits.
Andy Holder and his 17lb 10oz Severn zander
He told us:
“The fish gave uncharacteristic screaming runs, and I had the take from the 14-pounder while the 17 was in the net!
“I couldn’t believe it, and after doing a lot of zander fishing over the years, I know this catch will be hard to top!”
The smaller of the brace at 14lb 11oz