Eel fanatic Tony Arbery has banked the biggest Anguilla of the season in the form of this remarkable 7lb 6oz specimen. The fish was part of a three-eel-haul and was taken during an evening session on a southern pit with his dad Len. Tony told Angling Times: “I was unsure… Read more
Category: Drennan Cup 2019-20
Mike Lyddon’s 12lb 2oz tench
The Gardner-backed specimen ace targeted a large Southern Gravel Pit and found a 7ft-deep gravel hump in around 11ft of water at 20 yards out. The Gardner-backed specimen ace targeted a large Southern Gravel Pit and found a 7ft-deep gravel hump in around 11ft of water at 20 yards out…. Read more
Justin Grapes’ 12lb 12oz tench
Specimen tench fishing has shown no signs of slowing down this week after two 12lb-plus fish are reported to the Angling Times newsdesk. Angling Direct-backed Justin Grapes hooked into the larger of the two in the form of this 12lb 12oz beauty, taken during a four-day trip to Norfolk’s Bawburgh… Read more
Fonz Howard’s 32lb 1oz pike
Fonz Howard from Preston battled with a loch monster this week – eventually landing this personal best pike of 32lb 1oz. The large fish was caught from a Loch located in South West Scotland during bright and breezy conditions. Fonz told Angling Times: “It put up a tremendous fight slipping… Read more
Dai Gribble’s 5lb 12oz eel
Dai Gribble’s pursuit of a new personal best eel came into fruition when a recent session yielded this fine 5lb 12oz example. The two-time Drennan Cup champ had spent two trips targeting a Southern gravel pit in search of a monster and finally achieved his goal when the large leviathan… Read more
Alan Rio’s 11lb 15oz tench
Woking-based specialist angler Alan Rio recently enjoyed the session of a lifetime where he landed this stunning 11lb 15oz tench. Targeting a southern gravel pit, Alan spent two mornings walking the lake before finding a swim where he saw fish showing on a spot around 50 yards out. Arriving at… Read more