The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Just look at this Crucian, what a fish and caught by our very own Mike Wilson, truly a fish of dreams.

In Mikes own words...
It weighed 4lb 3oz and was caught last Sunday 3rd February on 2 red maggots, 16 hook to 2lb line whilst fishing for the elusive 3lb roach. It was a beautiful golden brown colour however the closeness of the flash appears to have burnt out the colours somewhat. Surprised to catch it in February with a water temperature of 42F.

Quite simply ... WOW !!!

What a fish fantastic

Simply stunning, amazing - and no one more deserving to catch such a superb specimen

Must be just about in the top 10 crucians caught in this country.

What an incredible catch Mike, I've caught a few Crues during the winter months but nothing like that even in the warm weather - stuck on 3.15 since 2005 - one from the Summer Pit and the other from Marsh Farm.

Simply staggering Mike.

Cracking crucian

Truly amazing, the fish of several life times

Blimin eck, excellent catch Mike.