“That elusive four-pounder has eluded me for years” 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 elusive four-pounder has alluded him…. Read more
“It was a true sergeant” On a trip to a new stillwater venue in his home county, Essex, Angler Liam Stephens connected with this immense 4lb 14oz perch on a copper spinner. Soon after arriving he had a few small perch on the spinner and decided to stick with it,… Read more
“Ben realised he had caught the barbel that holds the current Hampshire Avon record” This long, lean, Hampshire Avon barbel sent the centrepin reel of Bournemouth angler, Ben Fairweather, into meltdown just as he was about to pack up. On his second after work session in the space of a… Read more
“Reaching a deeper area, his lure was firmly hit by what he knew to be a decent perch” Although the thought of a few extra hours in bed is appealing to most of us, Shane Close was up at 5:45am to head off in search of a few perch recently… Read more
“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
