Catching a big roach from anywhere is a challenging feat, and one that doesn't generally come easy to those anglers who try. For a roach to breach the 3lb barrier, it has to overcome many adversities ...

There are few finer sights in angling than a big old redfin lying in the net, and fewer more satisfying than building a weight of roach when every bite has been hard-earned. The trouble is that roach ...