May is regarded by many as prime time for tench, and two-times Drennan Cup winner Dai Gribble proved exactly why with this 11lb 9oz specimen landed on his very first cast of a recent trip. Having taken his time getting his kit sorted and a spot baited on a Kent… Read more
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Darren Starkey 3lb 4oz Rudd
Yorkshire isn’t known for big rudd, but Darren Starkey has highlighted the county’s potential with this impressive 3lb 4oz specimen. It was caught from a stillwater in North Yorkshire and is likely the largest example of the species ever landed from the region. Darren had the fish on waggler tactics,… Read more
Justin Stoddart 6lb 3oz Eel
Love them or hate them, there’s something very special about eel fishing. Perhaps it’s the excitement of not knowing what’s in front of you, is there even an eel there? Or is there a beast? With the odds stacked against the anglers targeting them, credit must be given when a… Read more
Dean Macey 16lb 14oz Bream
TV star and gold medal winning decathlete Dean Macey set out to catch his PB bream this spring and it’s safe to say he smashed the target out the water with this 16lb 14oz slab. He arrived at a busy lake that restricted his options on swim choice, but found… Read more
Simon Bull 4lb 3oz Crucian
The ‘go to tactic’ and one that the majority of big crucian carp are reportedly caught on is the Method feeder, but Simon Bull has shown that the pole still has its place and can still produce the very largest of fish with this 4lb 3oz specimen. He was fishing… Read more
Dave Robinson 5lb 4oz warrior and 5lb 1oz brace of Perch
Many anglers dream of landing a big perch, with some anglers lucky enough to break the magical 5lb mark but nothing could prepare Dave Robinson on a recent session.. .. as he banked a stunning 5lb 4oz warrior, backed up with another of 5lb 1oz! Dave told us “They say… Read more