What a catch! Derbyshire angler reels in monster pike

A Derbyshire angler couldn’t believe his eyes when he caught a 40-pound pike at Ringwood Lake.

Such was the weight of the monstrous fish, it took Robert Hall fully 15 minutes to reel it in today (Wednesday).

The 28-year-old from Middlecroft, Staveley, said: “It was a struggle to get it in and when it came to the surface I couldn’t believe my eyes.”

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“I’ve seen a few big ones but never anything like this - it’s the biggest I’ve ever caught.”

The largest pike caught in England stands at 46lb 11oz, according to the Angling Times in February of this year.

Have you caught bigger? Let us know at the Derbyshire Times on 01246 504676 or email [email protected].