I would be inclined to use the No5 and fish something like 0.12 mainline to a 0.10 hooklength and Mustad Canal Seed hook. Use a slim float about 4x10 with a decent bristle and expect to catch in the top two feet on red maggot with caster feed at 6m.
If the fish really start boiling, try tying up 18" of 0.12 to a size 18 hook with just one or two No8s 3" from the hook and no float. Hold the line tight and wait for the fish to pull the elastic out. You often get the bigger roach and rudd that way.
Ideally, I would look to fish as far out as I can throw half a dozen casters. That will encourage you to feed very regularly, whereas if you are using the catty, you will not feed so frequently.
Perhaps you could give Andy Browne a call at Avon Angling, he used to be a top flight match angler and probably knows the venue. He is on: 01425 461038
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