John Wilson's Top 10 Greatest catches - No. 10

Angling Times joins TV's most famous angler - John Wilson - as he counts down his top 10 greatest catches.
Number 7: This 3lb 7oz rudd was John's biggest ever and fell to floatfished maggots at Elstow Pits in Bedfordshire.
Footage taken from John Wilson's 20 Greatest Catches double DVD. Available from Canny Store, tel: [phone].
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[@daveward7660]

Not just fishing I grew up with John Wilson but also taught me a lot about nature itself RIP John thanks for all the memories

[@snookerworld2554]

Dave Ward couldn’t of said it any better mate

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Would I rather catch a BIG Rudd or a BIG Roach? Simple. Big Rudd everytime. They're gorgeous fish and I'm lucky to have caught both species to just over 2 1/2lbs.
RIP JW. You're a true fishing Legend and sorely missed by your millions of fans.

[@carpenter284]

Such a talented man and a decent one... Rest in peace sir

[@keith2599]

GOD BLESS JOHN WILSON, GOD BLESS TO HIS FAMILY, BIG AND BEST REMEMBERED ANGLER AND A JOY TO WATCH FOREVER...

[@pega1ag171]

John u will be sadly missed by u taught me a lot about fishing thank you

[@gregorycole538]

Use to stay up until late to watch john on back then anglia television after the late news, absolute legend. R.I.P.

[@martinward7239]

IMO the GOAT. How he fished, how he read the water and the fish. The Fred Dibnah of coarse fishing

[@atelierphotography6782]

What a legend will be sorely missed RIP John

[@slaneyside]

what an amazing fisherman. RIP to this wonderful man that brought us all such enjoyment when we were young and also filled our minds with possibilities.

[@dodgeviper1372]

A fish of dreams for most. Well done.

[@razorlight201]

John, you taught me so much. Im 58 now, Thank you. R.I.P Gentleman.

[@fauchfauch]

We're In....

[@jamesdoyle3885]

What a stunning specimen 👌 caught by the one and only John Wilson

[@kylesmart4664]

Being from Bedford I wish I know this exact spot so I could stand where his feet stood, iconic man. Legend.

[@steveneveritt4871]

Elstow pit no 1 doesn't exist anymore, it's been emptied and used for landfill for HS2 I believe! Such a shame as it was a mega prolific lake full of real lumps!

[@brucerae6508]

My angling hero

[@fis4357]

R.I.P John, you will be missed by many anglers, especially myself.

[@nickunderwood6175]

Legendary

[@honestbadherb8171]

Rest in peace in angling heaven mr Wilson.

[@ColinB89]

that is one stunning rudd

[@mrbtboydify]

Would so love a Rudd that big. Beautiful fish. Ps. R.I.P John

[@LeighWinspear]

amazing fish and amazing catch from the one and only John Wilson.
Ive caught some nice rudd over a pound in the past but that fish is something else.
hes a lucky man, a dedicated angler and i hope he enjoys his thai retirement.
although i suspect fishing will feature highly in passing his latter years...

[@jaybay5939]

he now bought a lake n goes partying eith ladyboys

[@portcullis5622]

@@jaybay5939 Ah yes. The old boring stereotypes about Thailand are still alive and well I see. RIP John Wilson.

[@portcullis5622]

@alanrtment porter Not always. Stereotypes are often based on biased opinions, racism and bigotry.

[@steviewonder2049]

Wilson is a legend

[@markryan8478]

Go on Johnny boy, passionate this man was about fishing 👌

[@justluvfishinguk]

Awesome buddy

[@nicknick6980]

I realy miss his films. Real Master. Rest in peace Fisher.

[@carpenter284]

my favourite fish ...

[@thebeardedman613]

RIP

[@portcullis5622]

What a pity that true rudd of that size are so rare. There aren't many creatures that can compare with the beauty of a true rudd. They are quite demanding in their requirements, and, sadly, it seems to be beyond the will and wit of most clubs and fishery owners to create those conditions. So much easier to fill a water with ugly, plain F1 carp and ide to bring in money from the less than discerning anglers. Those that are so easily pleased repeatedly catching the same dull fish every week.

[@chrismids51]

LEGEND!

[@gixxermaan]

Wouldn't see many of them know, what a rudd that was

[@mattthetaffy6702]

Awesome fish, love Elstow my pb common is from there 44lb .8oz

[@paulrudd3996]

You’d have a job, Elstow pit 1, a local water to me, is very famous for never ever having a common carp in it, ever. Not even a widlie!
Let alone a forty pounder! It produced almost 30 different carp that grew to over 40lb over the years but never a common. Every one was a mirror.
Pit 2 next door has a few commons but the biggest has been a mid thirty, and that’s only been very recently.

[@iseeolly9959]

I don't fish and I really miss this man !

[@DEVILDOG1964]

WHAT KIND OF MAGGOTS WERE THOSE THEY WERE HUGE!!!

[@rayfinkle3721]

Rip John 😭💔 fishing has lost a great man 🙏🎣

[@rogerminost6945]

Normally fish look huge on the end of the line and small in the net; John's look enormous on the line and huge in the net.

[@ConnorLowWhistle]

the fist time i ever heard him swear haha rip you legend !!!! what i would have done for a grandad like you

[@chocolatestarfish6297]

I missed it when does he swear?

[@ConnorLowWhistle]

@@chocolatestarfish6297 2.38 he says fuck haha

[@I.have.an.std.]

Rest easy mate🎣🙂

[@panje2b657]

nice krasnopiórka

[@alexanderyuneman4274]

Super Fisch!

[@steveneveritt4871]

Bet he's turning in his grave as Elstow pit no 1 does exist anymore!

[@I.have.an.std.]

Rest easy mate🎣🙂