Trent Done a Big Un

[Matt Kemp]

What a superb fish and well done to the captor for braving the conditions.

As Robert said:


Surely it's come out before, so what weight was it and when was it last caught?

Anthony - I think I caught it in August '08 at 12lb. Fair play to the guy for catching it in the cold snap though.

 

[Graham Hunt]

It's just a shame that as a self-proclaimed specimen hunter, and a sponsored one at that, he hasn't held the fish in a manner in which it's dimensions would be in no doubt. As it is, while clearly a big fish, it could be anywhere from 12-17lb. Let's hope there are other, better pictures which will be released soon.

Still congratulations to the captor. Anyone who doesn't wear a hat in -8c deserves a medal along with that super barbel

 

[Andrew Boyne]

It's a great capture in difficult conditions but like Graham i think the picture could be better. When i first saw it a few days ago my initial thought was that he's obviously been to the Bob Roberts school of angling photography!

 

[Tony Rocca]

Why on earth anyone does the long arm thing is beyond me,.... but still they do.

looks a nice fish.

 

[Rick Stapleton]

I'm with Graham on this one shame the picture isn't of a better quality,don't like to see any fish thrust closer to the camera but really hope it is a genuine capture,its certainly a big Barbel well done to the captor.

 

[Rhys Perry]

Hmm..I wonder if he works for 30Plus?

 

[Rhys Perry]

Hmm...
middytackle.com -

 

[David Gauntlett]

Why on earth anyone does the long arm thing is beyond me,.... but still they do.

looks a nice fish.

Has to be done Tony....how else can you stare at the fishes head in that professional manner without cricking yer neck

Cheers, Dave.

 

[Phill Mcguire]

superb fish

 

[Jon Frisby]

What a monster, well done that man..... only slightly jealous

 

[Steve Holt]

Hmm...
middytackle.com -

Hmm exactly Rhys...the plot thickens Does look a beast, but another long arm shot..When was it caught?:confused:

 

[Dan Birkett]

Hmm exactly Rhys...the plot thickens Does look a beast, but another long arm shot..When was it caught?:confused:

Before Jan 16th, thats when the Middytackle page was last updated.... can't seem to remember it being that cold prior to that date

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

-8 c , thats effin , jeffin cold , it's a wonder the fish didn't freeze , never mind his landing net ! I think the picture is good , it's got all us lot talking , looks a right monster to me . I reckon Mr Otter may have been nipping at her tail though . Might have done 18 if all it's tail was intact

 

[Matt Kemp]

Is that about the temperature digital scales lose their accuracy

 

[Nick Coulthurst]

Photo

I agree with Tony, why oh why do people hold fish out like that. Definitely a big fish, which someone else will no doubt confirm when they recognize it. No hat in -8 is madness. No hat, no hair, in -8. Insane.

Nick C

 

[Terry Banks]

I wish I could catch 12lbers that looked like that !

Thats a proper lump !

 

[Lee Iley]

This fish sounds a lump were can i see a pic of it?

 

[Ian Hugo Arnott]

Anthony - I think I caught it in August '08 at 12lb. Fair play to the guy for catching it in the cold snap though.

Food for thought, quite a growth rate. As long as your arm. I did not realise that Wayne Rooney fished!



As ever


Hugo

 

[Anthony Pearson]

Nick wrote

No hat in -8 is madness. No hat, no hair, in -8. Insane.

Perhaps -8 is a new bait, similar to Trigga Ice?

 

[Robert Beal]

Having had another more detailed look , its the most dodgy pose and angle I have ever seen , his arms are different lenghts and his hands look different size and not sure about holding a fish that size while squatting and not convinced about a minus 8 either