After starting the season with a 3lb 10oz rudd, Ryszard Warman has continued his great form, landing a fish of 3lb 6oz, plus an almighty 3lb 14oz specimen. The Cambridgeshire angler was targeting a Fenland Drain, and had the ‘smaller’ fish last Thursday evening. But feeling there were bigger rudd… Read more
Category: Drennan Cup 2022-2023
Lee McManus 17lb 11oz Bream
Lee McManus is no stranger to big bream, a fish that, when big, are notoriously one of the hardest to target. This 17lb 11oz slab is his latest, and he managed it after arriving at the lake early in the morning and targeting spots he’d previously caught from. But rather… Read more
Simon Daley 7lb 4oz Eel
Current Drennan Cup champion Simon Daley has really taken to eel fishing over the past few seasons, with this 7lb 4oz specimen being his latest reward. The venue had no history of producing eels until recently, when a carp angler caught one by mistake. Simon decided to give the venue… Read more
Lewis Kennedy 3lb 1oz Roach
14 year old Lancashire angler Lewis Kennedy had ventured out on a carp session recently but decided to also bring a float rod and a box of lighter tackle to keep him interested whilst waiting for a run. After getting his carp rods out, he decided to set his float… Read more
Bruce Elston 33lb 13oz Pike
It’s safe to say Devon based angler Bruce Elston has been having a great time in recent months at Chew Valley, having landed a 33lb 13oz PB pike back in May. He was happy with his lot, but after a friend of his landed an even bigger fish, he couldn’t… Read more
Adam O’Donnell 4lb 4oz Crucian
With the majority of big crucian carp reported, being caught on feeder tactics, it was refreshing to see this 4lb 4oz specimen banked on the float. Adam O’Donnell had seen a few good fish show on his local park lake and decided on an early morning session the following day…. Read more