CRUCIAN

THE Method feeder is a deadly tactic for crucian carp, and this was proved by specimen all-rounder Adam Perna (33) when he made a catch many can only dream of.

The Oxfordshire angler raised eyebrows back in April when he banked no fewer than seven fish over 3lb, topped by a monster 4lb 2oz specimen, which all fell to the devastating feeder tactic.

Fishing a two-night session at a southern stillwater, Adam adopted a minimalist feeding approach, using a 35g Method feeder alongside a single fake white caster hair-rigged to a size 16 hook. Despite seeing other anglers spodding out lots of feed, Adam opted to just use fishmeal groundbait and 2mm pellets on his feeder to land all of his fish. Later in the season Adam earned another Drennan Weekly Award with the capture of a stunning 3lb 2oz grayling.