THE BIGGEST COMMON CARP IN THE LAKE!

  • Posted: 3rd January 2025
  • Author: Team DNA
Ryan Swift couldn’t have hoped for a better way to wrap up 2024, recording a 12-fish hit on Old Mill’s Oak Lake, topped by the largest common in the lake, the mighty Peach Common at 46lb 6oz, backed up by a 32-pounder.
The 36-year-old from Manchester said: “I started the session with six stockies on the first day, but by the second day it was clear the smaller fish had moved out and a couple of larger residents had moved in. Just before last light, the rod tightened up and we were away! Feeling heavy, I knew it was a good fish and after a 15-20-minute battle, the biggest common in the lake rolled over the cord. I was a happy, happy man!”
Ryan focused on a spot at 100 yards, where he baited with 15mm Bug boilies all soaked in Bug Amino Smoke and then covered in Insect Meal. He then fished Bug Corker wafters over the top on six-inch D-rigs.