Home|
News|
News Stories

Angler turns to prawns to bank superb perch

by Freddie Sandford |

Updated on9th January 2026 at 12.43pm

One of the great advantages of being an all-round angler is that whatever conditions you’re faced with, there’s usually still an opportunity to get out on the bank with a realistic chance of success. Specimen ace Matthew Fernandez proved just that recently, as with his local rivers in flood, a swift change of plans saw him switch to a stillwater, where he was rewarded with this cracking perch.

“With the rivers a bit out of sorts, I went to my local syndicate lake to have a go for the perch.

“I only had a few hours free and, keeping things simple, fished a whole prawn soaked in Dynamite Baits predator liquid beneath a MAP pole float and fed chopped prawns and red maggots. Around an hour later, the float slid slowly under and I connected with a hard-fighting fish.

“After a heart-in-mouth fight, I landed my first perch of the winter in the form of this lovely 4lb 4oz specimen.”

CATCH BIGGER FISH OF ALL SPECIES WITH OUR TEN BEST SPECIMEN FISHING TIPS.

A lovely perch displaying its winter colours!

Enjoying this article?

Subscribe to Angling Times for expert fishing tips, tackle reviews, and the latest angling news delivered straight to your door. Whether you're into coarse, carp, or match fishing, we’ve got the stories, advice and inspiration to keep you hooked.

Click here to see our latest subscription offers!

Just so you know, we may receive a commission or other compensation from the links on this website - read why you should trust us