On many rivers, there are a few stretches that receive the majority of attention from anglers, but sometimes getting away from the crowds can really pay off.
That was certainly the case for Mark Stocker, who’s been targeting a quiet section of the Dorset Stour this season, with great results.
He’s just landed this 7lb 15oz chub, and has had numerous other good fish from the stretch up to 6lb 10oz in recent months.
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Mark used a cheesepaste hookbait, offered on a link leger set-up, with 7lb mainline, a size 10 hook and a delicate 2oz quivertip – crucial for spotting those often subtle chub bites.
When he latched into the impressive fish, which set a new personal best, it soon found the sanctuary of some submerged tree roots and became snagged but, with a little gentle persuasion, Mark managed to ease it out and soon had his prize safely in the landing net.
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