Arriving at the river for an evening session it took James only two casts before he hooked the giant fish, Arriving at the river for an evening session it took James only two casts before he hooked the giant fish, which is believed to be one of the biggest ever… Read more
Category: Drennan Cup 2018-19
Jamie Cartwright’s 5lb 2oz Perch
The decision to switch target species midway through a day on the bank paid off handsomely for Jamie Cartwright when he slipped his net under this superb 5lb 2oz perch. The 41-year-old began his session on a stretch of the Great Ouse targeting roach with trotted breadflake tactics, but after… Read more
Tony Mayhew’s 16lb 7oz Barbel
Toney Mayhew also got in on the barbel action, landing a slightly smaller Trent fish of 16lb 7oz. After making the drive from Manchester to Newark, Tony cast a feeder filled with an unusual mix of white crumb, hemp, micro pellets, peanut butter, tuna and molasses to tempt the fish…. Read more
5lb 3oz Perch for Ben Smith
An East-Anglia river has produced one of the biggest perch of the season in the form of this immense 5lb 3oz specimen. It fell to 35-year-old lure fanatic Ben Smith who bested the beast on a pink-coloured, 9cm Spro Boobytrap Shad fished to likely features on the waterway at first-light. Speaking… Read more
Vince CaterLands 1lb 8dr & 14oz Dace Brace
Vince Cater recently enjoyed the dace session of a lifetime when he slipped his landing net under this clonking 1lb 8dr dace. Targeting the Hampshire Avon, the 30-year-old and his friend Matthew Tann caught 25lb of silver darts averaging around the 10oz mark, however when Vince hooked the specimen fish… Read more
Gary Palmer’s 31lb 10oz Pike
A 12-month-long pursuit in search of a monster pike finally came to an end for Gary Palmer when he slipped the net under this 31lb 10oz titan. The giant fish, which is believed to be the biggest pike ever caught from the Warwickshire Avon, inspired Gary almost a year ago… Read more