I like to catch a personal best every year if possible. When I caught my 8lb 8oz chub at the end of February I thought that was my luck for the year. My mate Bill and I spent Sunday fishing with Bill's bosses son Oliver and his friend and Bill's boss Russell bought them along to a small local club lake to fish with us. We decided that Bill would teach them some float fishing techniques, as he is a very good float angler, and I would sit it out for a big perch to try and add a bit of excitement for the lads. Bill did a good job of giving them some good float fishing tips and they caught several lovely roach. I had to wait until the afternoon for the take from the big perch, which took double lobworm. It fought very well and it looked huge in the water before netting. The scales confirmed a new p.b. of 4lb 3oz and I was delighted. The lads were really excited when they saw the fish and Oliver did the photos for me. They really enjoyed the day and I think we got it right by making sure they caught some good roach and letting them see a specimen perch. They are both nice lads, very keen to learn, and have the right attitude. We may show them something different next time they go, perhaps fishing for different species at another venue,and I am sure they will become keen lifelong anglers so the day was very worthwhile all round.