newbie here,what is this?

[TheStig1983]

just started fishing and loving it already wish i started a lot sooner,caught one today after a hour and a half down my local river but not sure what it is ? can someone help, not very good at Identifying fish yet but it will come cannot wait to go fishing again thanx dave. http://s802.photobucket.com/albums/y...8062009119.jpg

[Lman]

decent sized chub did you weight it

[TheStig1983]

cheers mate,left my scales at home [be the first thing i pack next time] anyway my mate thinks about 4-5 ib ? not bad for my first one

[mickslap]

nice chub yes but will keep better if not left on the dirt

[NICK R]

nice fish , if you dont have a mat to rest the fish on , instead of the stones etc , use a strong carrier bag , ideal for weighing small size fish in , gives them plenty of protection as well , keep a few in your tackle box

well done on the fish once again

[poddy]

very nice chub. they have been stocked in one of my local fisheries but are nowere near that size yet (averaging around a pound or 2. great first catch m8. lets hope it wasnt just beginners luck

[chris.oldgit]

Originally Posted by NICK R

nice fish , if you dont have a mat to rest the fish on , instead of the stones etc , use a strong carrier bag , ideal for weighing small size fish in , gives them plenty of protection as well , keep a few in your tackle box

well done on the fish once again

as above, or leave in the landing net resting on grass, this protects the fish from damage

nice fish though