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Record tench capture at Linear Fisheries

by Aidan Bordiuk |

Updated on10th May 2026 at 10.16am

Linear Fisheries is one of the most popular angling complexes in the UK, and while most anglers go there to fish for its prolific stock of big carp, their waters are also home to some incredible specimen fish of other species too.

During a recent session on Manor Farm Lake, Simon Badger was treated to a moment with one of the special tench that reside in the venue, in the shape of this immaculate 12lb 4oz tinca. The huge fish equalled the venue record too, making the capture an even more memorable one for the West Midlands based angler.

“I was primarily fishing for the carp, but I use small hookbaits and a presentation that means I’ll pick up any tench that come into the swim too,” Simon told us.

“I was fishing to a clear spot at around 110 yards that I had found, over a bed of chopped Mainline Cell, hemp, and sweetcorn.

“The rig was a standard 6-inch boilie setup with a size 10 Krank hook, paired with a trimmed-down Cell wafter and topped with fake maggots for extra visual attraction,” he added.

“Just before sunrise at around 5am, the rod tore off and I thought I was into a carp. It was putting up a decent fight, but as it came closer in I thought it was a big bream when I saw the shoulders break the surface,” he recalled.

“However, when I slipped it into the net, I couldn’t believe the size of the tench staring back at me, and once it was weighed, I was speechless.

“It wasn’t until I reported it to Lee at Linear that I realised I had equalled the 12lb 4oz lake record, topping off a truly memorable session.”

ALWAYS ENSURE YOU HAVE A SET OF FISHING SCALES IN CASE YOU CATCH A RECORD!

Simon with the huge Manor Farm tench

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