Whilst the logic of ‘big baits for big fish’ often rings true, sometimes a much smaller offering can produce the goods. That’s what Jon Care found on a trip to the Lower Severn, when he had this 17lb 12oz specimen on a small flavoured 10mm pellet, which he wrapped in… Read more
After capitalising on a mild spell with the capture of a 16lb 1oz barbel from a small southern river, Adam Riches was keen to return. But, when he arrived this time, he the Northamptonshire Specimen Group member was greeted with low, clear conditions – far from ideal for the species…. Read more
After having six months off fishing, James Hook returned with a bang, landing this 8lb 8oz chub on a bit of link legered breadflake. He was fishing a low-stock stretch of the River Thames where there are some very big fish. In his first swim he snagged up, so James… Read more
On a weekend trip to the Thames, Gareth James found conditions improving, with air temperature rising and the water clarity increasing. He started the day targeting a slack in which he missed a take, so he returned to the area just before dusk. This time, his strike was met with… Read more
Whilst the predator season on some of Britain’s big reservoirs has drawn to a close, a few anglers managed to get out and sneak a final big fish, and it was no different for Tom Flynn as be bagged himself this lovely 4lb 14oz perch. On a trip for his… Read more
Perch have always been a challenge for Surrey angler Duncan Hayward, but his efforts with the species paid off on a recent session, when he landed this 4lb 9oz specimen on a float-fished roach livebait. He was fishing the River Thames, targeting an area where a shaded treeline overlooks a… Read more
