A FLURRY of specimen crucian catches topped by an 8lb 2oz brace proves that there’s still time to target a new personal best. Mild air temperatures have kept many hopeful crucian anglers glued to the banks since the turn of October and as a result some truly remarkable catches have… Read more
Category: Drennan Cup 2019-20
Justin Stoddart’s 16lb 10oz barbel
Fishing through intense floodwater conditions proved to be a smart move for Justin Stoddart when he went on to bank a sturgeon and this sublime 16lb 10oz barbel. Targeting an area of slack water on the Tidal Trent, the Retford-based angler fished big cage feeders loaded with scolded pellets and… Read more
Paul Williamson’s 4lb crucian
Groundbait also proved to be a key component in Paul Williamson’s recent session where he banked this 4lb beauty after a short pre-baiting campaign. Groundbait also proved to be a key component in Paul Williamson’s recent session where he banked this 4lb beauty (inset) after a short pre-baiting campaign. Targeting… Read more
Colin Hebb’s 2lb 10oz roach
Colin Hebb got the shock of his life when this sublime 2lb 10oz roach devoured his breadflake offering during his latest fishing trip. The East Yorkshire-based angler targeted his local river and decided to spend the day trotting for a variety of species – but had no idea a big… Read more
Scott Dethick’s 15lb 15oz barbel
Scott Dethick’s only bite of the session accounted for this superb 15lb 15oz barbel. It was a new personal best for the 26-year-old who targeted the far bank on his local river Trent with lead and boilie tactics. “I played the fish for around 15 minutes and I could tell… Read more
Christopher Mendlesohn 9lb 1oz chub
A chub just four ounces short of the official British record has been landed from a stretch of the River Trent – obliterating the known best from the river. A chub just four ounces short of the official British record has been landed from a stretch of the River… Read more