Alex West tempted one of the home counties most prized and pressured big carp recently, with the monster falling for a delicately presented zig rig.
After arriving at the lake Alex spotted six fish from a tree and then noticed one take something off the surface. He chose the swim opposite due to less weed leading up to the area and while thinking where to put his first rod he saw four seagulls hit the surface and a carp rise, taking something off the top. A rod was quickly positioned the first rod on the show. Within five minutes of casting, whilst pushing his first bank stick in, Alex noticed his rod tip rise a few inches.
After striking he met a solid resistance. A 15 minute battle ensued before a huge Mirror rolled into the net. It weighed a mighty 50lb 8oz.
Alex fished a small piece of black foam soaked in Mainline Amino Stim attached to a 12lb Drennan Double Strength hooklength, size 8 Hook and ESP 15lb Syncro XT mainline.