Oct 4, 2023 · The current perch record stands at 6lb 3oz, with an unofficial record of 1oz more. The difference between the perch caught by Matt Atkins and a 7lb perch is 12 ounces, which …

Mar 21, 2025 · In just a month, Darren Leeman – known as ‘Spud’ to his mates – landed a sensational fish of 6lb 1oz, backed-up by three other ‘fives’ weighing 5lb 14oz, 5lb 6oz and 5lb …

Jan 11, 2008 · At last, the magical 6lb barrier has been broken with this enormous record-breaking 6lb 2oz River Thames perch caught by Robert Townsend, from Banstead in Surrey.

The current perch record stands at 6lb 3oz, shared by Neill Stephen with a fish from Stream Valley Lake E in March 2011 and Ken Brown’s Tring fish taken on 18th September 2011.

Anglers targeting perch will use 4 to 6 lb. test fishing line. Perch don’t grow to be very big, so using lighter line like 4 lb. test will give better castability for small lures and baits.

In most situations, a mono line with a 6lb test will be perfect for yellow perch. If you’re fishing in open, snag-free water and there is no risk of hooking up to larger predators, a 4-pound test will …

Oct 29, 2020 · “By far the largest perch any of us had seen..” At last, after catching 15 perch over 4lb and three over 5lb from this southern Stillwater, Matt Atkins now have beaten the UK record!

THIS week’s Angler’s Mail magazine exclusively reveals pictures and full story of a British record-breaking 6 lb perch! The disabled angler who caught the massive stripy reckons the water he …

I've literally just found out that Neill Stephen has caught Britain's first authenticated 6lb+ perch and set a new British record weight of 6lb 2oz!

Aug 21, 2019 · Here you’ll find out more about… PERCH Name: Perch Scientific name: Perca Life span: Around 10 years Typical size: 8oz to 2lb British record: 6lb Waters: Slow rivers, …