A rising river and ideal weather proved the perfect storm for Craig Smithson on a trip to the Hampshire Avon, where the river gave up one of its finest prizes in the shape of this 19lb 12oz barbel. Fishing an evening session, Craig targeted a small gravel spot amongst streamer… Read more
After hearing about some big rudd in his local area, young Fenland specimen angler George Nice headed down to a local stretch and tempted fish of 2lb 5oz and this 3lb 1oz specimen. The 14-year-old used corn for bait, and after flicking out a few grains he got the fish… Read more
Lincolnshire angler Tom Peden recently caught what he describes as a ‘perch angler’s dream’ when he slipped the net under this immaculate fish of 4lb 8oz. It was caught on a misty morning from a shallow stretch of his local river, where he’d located a deep hole. Using a vintage… Read more
For many anglers, the big-rudd season ended when summer did, but they are certainly still out there to be caught, as Ryan Hayden showed with this 3lb 2oz specimen. Fishing in the species’ Fenland hotspot, Ryan fished bread on the surface alongside a float, which he added to help him… Read more
The benchmark for a truly big barbel is higher than ever, particularly on the River Trent, but nobody could deny that specimens over 18lb are the fish of a lifetime. Liam Willis landed a fish of such size on a recent session, slipping the net under one of 18lb… Read more
It’s no secret that the Fenland rivers and drains have been a hotspot for big rudd this season, with many anglers capitalising on their impressive fish. But few have had better results than Andy Waters.. .. who’s just landed this stunning specimen of 3lb 6oz, backed up by a further… Read more
