MONSTER RESULT AS BILLY SNARES FIRST UK FIFTY!

  • Posted: 23rd October 2024
  • Author: Team DNA
The Elphicks complex has once again provided the scene of another incredible DNA capture, this time for Kent-based angler, Billy Wells, and it all stemmed from a simple colour change.
After a blank first night on Pullens Lake, Billy decided to change hookbait from yellow to Secret 7 Half Tones, a decision he feels proved key in his capture of a 31lb common and then, the following morning, with his first UK 50-pounder, a magnificent thick-set mirror of 50lb 2oz.
Billy takes up the story: “Upon arriving at Pullens Lake on the first morning, we had a walk round. After waiting for the fog to lift, we didn’t see much activity on the water, so I opted for a swim I had previously fished and knew of a couple of good spots.
“Twenty-four hours went by without a bleep or a show. I reeled in and reassessed my rigs and hookbait choices. I changed from my go-to choice of the PB wafters and went for one pink and one white S7 Half Tones wafter, putting a Crayfish wafter on the third.
“Sticking to the same spots and baiting up with hemp and S7 pellets, three hours later, the left-hand rod ripped into action and we were into our first fish, which resulted in a nice 31lb common, falling to the pink S7 Half Tone. Wasting no time, I got the rod back on the spot.
“Going into the second night, I was feeling confident. The first thing on Sunday morning, just before sunrise, the middle rod on a white S7 Half Tones wafter was away and this time it felt bigger. After going through one of the lines a couple of times and trying to get into the reeds, the mirror graced my net and I had a feeling it was a big ’un, but I didn’t realise it was going to take the scales round to a new personal best and my first UK fifty at 50lb 2oz. To say I was happy would be an understatement!
“I had to let the fish rest and put the kettle on. A good friend of mine, Ben, was happy to assist with taking some cracking photos. Just by changing from yellow and being a little different sometimes makes a massive difference.”