A lake that has no major history for producing big eels has just thrown up this 5lb 3oz monster for Darren Clarke. The all-rounder decided to target the snake-like species on his Lincolnshire syndicate water after weather conditions scuppered his plans to target other fish. He told Angling Times: “The… Read more
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Ken Brown Lands 4lb 10oz Perch
Specimen perch-hunter Ken Brown used livebaits to good effect on a Hertfordshire water to tempt this 4lb 7oz beauty to the net. After noticing a number of perch and pike chasing fry in front of him the 56-year-old cast out a small roach in hope of a bite – of… Read more
Dave Harman’s 11lb 10oz Tench
After a 17-year-wait tench fanatic, Dave Harman finally managed to beat his personal best with the capture of this sublime 11lb 10oz specimen. The 51-year-old banked one of the biggest tench of the season on the second evening of a three-day pursuit in search of big tincas on his local… Read more
Paul Faint 3lb 6oz Rudd
An eight-mile walk on a section of the River Cam ended in success for Paul Faint with the capture of this monster 3lb 6oz rudd. It was a new personal best for the 46-year-old and a catch that epitomised the challenge anglers face when targeting the vast Fenland waterways in… Read more
Roman Vann 17lb 2oz Barbel
A single Monster Crab and Chilli boilie has accounted for the biggest barbel of the season in the form of this 17lb 2oz beauty. It fell from an undisclosed southern river and equalled the 26-year-old’s current personal best for the species. Roman told Angling Times: “I fished pellet alongside my… Read more
Mark Lindsay’s 7lb 8oz Chub
A roving approach covering miles of waterway proved key in the capture of Mark Lindsay’s 7lb 8oz chub. The Gamakatsu and Spro-backed angler had half a day free to explore his local river but needed every second of it just to locate some fish. He told Angling Times: “I eventually… Read more