ORecently, Ian Petch has been going through treatment following a previously unrelated illness, and had lost his mojo to go fishing. But, with a break in the treatment, he decided to go for a 24-hour eel session on a water where he’s had success with the species in the past…. Read more
Early in the season, Roger Mellon located a shoal of big roach on a stretch of the Thames and caught fish to 2lb 3oz on maggots and small pellets. But in between those larger fish, he was also landing much smaller ones. So to single out the larger residents, he… Read more
Having the patience to feed your target fish, allowing them to lose their natural caution and feed confidently, can swing the odds of capture massively in your favour, as Paul Brooks proved with this gorgeous 3lb 1oz rudd. He’d located a group of good fish on a Fenland river and… Read more
After spotting a large perch in the margins of a southern stillwater, Scott Sheperd returned with the float rod and and wasn’t left disappointed as he landed this stunning 5lb 7oz perch. He’d seen the fish patrolling a weedbed and was up at first light to try and catch it…. Read more
When it comes to catching big eels, most anglers will tell you that the south of England is the place to be. But Neil Hardy proved they can be caught from much further north, when he landed this fish of 7lb 3oz from an East Yorkshire pit. The Wakefield angler… Read more
Having heard rumours of a monster perch in a lake at Clawford Lakes holiday park, Darren Simpkin headed over there for a week to see if they were true. He soon found that this fish was no myth, after landing this 5lb 2oz stripey.. As the venue is a carp… Read more
