Since the start of autumn, there’s been loads of reports from predator anglers, who’ve been out in force. Few have had a better start to their campaigns than Gloucestershire angler Luke Jordan who.. ..after landing numerous 4lb perch from midlands reservoirs, turned his attention to zander, landing this 17lb 5oz… Read more
Category: Drennan Cup 2023-2024
Roger Carswell 7lb 10oz Chub
The River Severn is best known for its barbel, but there are a few superb chub kicking about too, as venue expert Roger Carswell proved when he landed this 7lb 10oz fish . Roger has had mixed results lately and admits to arriving at the river with little enthusiasm…. Read more
Chris Nash 19lb 5oz Barbel
The River Trent is Britain’s most popular barbel river, but there are certain stretches better associated with match angling, such as at Burton Joyce. It’s where the RiverFest final is held, but Chris Nash highlighted its big barbel credentials when he landed this belting 19lb 5oz fish from there. … Read more
Duncan Hayward 19lb 4oz Barbel
Over 20 sessions and 100 hours on the bank were what it took for Duncan Hayward to land his second Thames barbel of the season, but his persistence paid off when it tipped the needle of his scales to 19lb 4oz. The Surrey angler was targeting a stretch where… Read more
Tony Kay 18lb 3oz Barbel
Tony Kay has enjoyed some superb sport on the Trent lately, landing over 20 double-figure fish topped by this 18lb 3oz warrior. The St Helens angler had enjoyed a memorable session a few weeks ago, landing 12 doubles topped by a 15lb 1oz fish that was just shy of… Read more
Paul Elt 15lb 8oz Zander
All rounder Paul Elt enjoyed a superb day afloat on a midlands stillwater recently, where he smashed his zander PB by over 2lb with this 15lb 8oz specimen. He was fishing with his son, Jordan, and employed vertical jigging tactics in a strong westerly wind. The conditions made the… Read more