You can see the rig in one of the images, which consists of 6lb Maxima Chameleon straight through to a Drennan Super Specialist size 10 hook and a 1/3 ounce flat lead, a small bead and shot.
Fishing three rod lengths from the bank on a lake, I baited the swim with brown crumb and sweetcorn and fished a single grain of corn on the hook.
I had a hook pull on a tench and then landed one later but the bulk of the catch consisted of roach.
When I was younger they were most pleasure anglers’ favourite species and match fishermen loved them.
They’ve been surpassed on both fronts by carp in modern times but they’re still great fish, especially when they get to a certain size.