“two crucian carp over the magic mark” For several years, Hampshire angler, Rod Fowler, has been pursuing crucian carp on a Southern stillwater. Not a long stay angler, he just fishes day sessions, and although he’s enjoyed some great results with the species, that illusive four-pounder has alluded him. That… Read more
“I feel truly privileged to have caught her” A 12 year wait for a new PB barbel ended in fine style for Bedford angler Martin Walker after landing this 17lb 13oz fish from the middle Trent. His original best, a 14lb 12oz fish, was caught from River Ivel at Biggleswade… Read more
“An average of 30 nights per bite”! Last years Drennan Cup runner up Steve Pitts has been back on the hunt for his favourite species, the might eel and this time banked this 6lb 3oz specimen from a southern stillwater. Rutland-based Steve only targets eels, and on this particular pit,… Read more
“As I fired out a few pellets, The other rod slammed round” The River Trent at Gunthorpe has been on fire for big barbel this season and Beverley angler Benjamin Briggs had a great result lately, landing this 17lb 9oz PB. Arriving at 11am, Benjamin placed one rod in an… Read more
“I was shaking by the time it hit the net” Norfolk angler Joe Campen got amongst some late-summer crucians recently, landing nine over 2lb 12oz, including five ‘threes’, topped by this 4lb 1oz PB. Visiting a southern stillwater, three hours from Norfolk, Joe fished with his friend on a two-day… Read more
“His fortunes changed when he returned to his home water” Following a poor session on the River Wye, 57 year old Russell Smith who works for Thames Water, headed over to the River Thames and landed this 18lb barbel on a bunch of lobworms. Fishing the Thames, Russell found the… Read more
