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Rudd [Species Menu] [Rudd articles] Common name: Rudd Latin name: Scardinius erythrophthalmus Record weight: The oldest coarse fish record on the books. Currently held by a fish of 4lb 8oz taken in 1933 by Rev. E. C. Alston from a Norfolk Mere. Distribution: Found throughout Europe, but absent from Iberia. Extends into Northern Asia. Found…

Within two weeks of the start of the season over a dozen forty pound fish have been caught including a couple over the incredible 50lb barrier. Who would have thought that these results would be possible? It was 19 years ago that Chris Yates broke Dick Walker’s long-standing 441b record with his 51.06 from Redmire,…

This years gathering of the gold almost didn’t happen (again!). The Venue chosen was the S_____ at E_____ and when he heard about this the old landlord naturally decided to sell up and move on. Luckily the villagers had a whip round, formed a trust and bought the pub, unaware that the G.S.C. were impending.However,…

Specie: carp Weight: 48lb Location: Lac Du Der, This is my personal best Leather carp and weighed in at 48.00 lb, it was one of several large carp caught on a trip to the largest man made reservoir in Europe, Lac Du Der, it was caught in September when the fishing conditions are hard, because…

Another advantage going for huss is that, compared to many other fish, they grow sizeable. Few huss weigh less than 5lbs and there are good numbers to 10lbs. If you’re looking for a specimen, then think in terms of a 12lber as being a really good fish, but 15lb fish are not uncommon. Although huss…

Location: On the A30 towards Cornwall turn on to the A386 towards Tavistock. The turn-off from the A30 is virtually opposite Oakhampton. About one mile from Tavistock on the A386 is the entrance to the fishery. This is opposite the “Trout ‘n’ Tipple” public house.Address: Tavistock Trout Fishery, Parkwood Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9JWContact: Abigail…